Exploring Greek Mythology Allusions

The video explores Greek mythology, focusing on heroes like Hercules and Perseus, and epic tales such as the Iliad and the Odyssey. It covers the Trojan War, the story of the Trojan Horse, and Odysseus' journey home. The video also highlights key characters and events, providing insights into Greek myths and their cultural significance.

What is Hercules most known for in Greek mythology?

• Inventing the Trojan Horse

• Being a king

• Defeating Medusa

• His strength and courage

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How did Perseus avoid being turned to stone by Medusa?

• He closed his eyes

• He used a mirror

• He looked at her reflection in his shield

• He wore a blindfold

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What are the Iliad and the Odyssey?

• Greek epic poems

• Roman myths

• Philosophical texts

• Historical documents

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What was the main strategy used by the Greeks to enter Troy?

• The Trojan Horse

• A peace treaty

• A secret tunnel

• A surprise attack

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Who was Helen originally married to?

• Menelaus

• Achilles

• Agamemnon

• Paris

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Why did Agamemnon want to attack Troy?

• To retrieve Helen

• To avenge Achilles

• To rescue his brother

• To expand his kingdom

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Who killed Hector in the Iliad?

• Agamemnon

• Menelaus

• Achilles

• Paris

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What was Achilles' only weakness?

• His heart

• His hand

• His head

• His heel

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What is the main focus of the Odyssey?

• The Trojan War

• Odysseus's journey home

• The life of Achilles

• The fall of Troy

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How did Penelope test the suitors to prove their worthiness?

• By asking them to bring her a rare flower

• By challenging them to shoot an arrow through twelve axe handles

• By making them solve a riddle

• By asking them to lift a heavy stone

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