Roman Mythology--A to Z Research Journey (Round 2)

B is for BONA DEA: Which things were critical during the December Ritual?

• Every male resident was expelled

• Any male animals were expelled

• Busts and portraits depicting males were covered

• Removal of myrrh

• Pontifex Maximus would oversee the celebration

F is for FORNAX: Select the correct celebration/date pairs.

• Fornacalia/

  February 17

• Fordicidia/

  February 17

• Fordicidia/April 19

• Fornacalia/April 19

H is for HERMAPHRODITUS: Salmacis is which type of creature?

• harpy

• gorgon

• nymph

• siren

M is for MELLONA: Identify the correct name/mythology for other bee deities.

• Colel Cab/Mayan

• Ah-Muzen-Cab/Lithuanian

• Bhramari/Hindu

• Aristeus/Norse

• Melissa/Minoan

R is for RUMINA: What is the Ficus Ruminalis?

• A wild pomegranate tree

• A wild fig tree

• A wild peach tree

• A wild olive tree

X is for...well, X: In addition to X standing for the number 10, what other things does the X stand for?

• The multiplication sign

• Mark for an incorrect answer

• The classic symbol for an unknown

• Railroad crossing