WorksheetsDeity Presentation - Hermes
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Who were Hermes's parents?
Zeus & Hera
Zeus & Maia
Zeus & Gaia
Pan & Maia
What symbols were Hermes most associated with?
Tortoise, warrior helmet, winged sandals
Quiver, winged sandals, caduceus
Winged sandals, caduceus, tortoise
Caduceus, winged tortoise, spear
What was one of Hermes's nicknames/epithets that was mentioned?
"god of the wings"
"god with the swift feet"
"guider of souls"
"immortal guide"
What were two of Hermes's main lovers?
Aphrodite and Hera
Daeria and Persephone
Peitho and Hera
Athena and Brimo
What was the lyre made from and who did Hermes give it to?
Tortoise shell; Apollo
Seashell; Apollo
Tortoise shell; cattle
Tortoise shell; Jupiter
What was the name of the many-eyed giant that Hermes earned the nickname "giant-killer" for?
Polyphemus
Otis
Argos
Enceladus
What was the supposed birthplace of Hermes?
Mount Cyllene
Mount Olympus
Pelion
Mount Parnassus
The Greeks performed animal sacrifices, athletic contests, and gymnastics during the celebration of Hermes, otherwise known as _____.
the Olympic Games
Mardi Gras
Dionysia
Hermaea
In addition to being worshipped in the sanctuary of the Twelve Gods of Olympia, Hermes also had _____.
an Olympic event named after him
his statues placed in gyms
a Greek healing plant named after him
a shrine in the middle of Athens dedicated to him
Hermes was the patron of ____.
thieves, water, & fighting
flight, the gym, & fighting
the gym, thieves, & fighting
transcripts, thieves, & the gym
The Caduceus had the power to heal anyone at will.
True
False
What is something that Hermes would most likely specialize in today?
Being a crossing guard
Being a soldier in the military
Being a swim instructor
Being a postman for FedEx
Hermes was associated by the Greeks with ____.
tweeting
food
luck
war
The Greeks would sacrifice lambs, cakes, and honey to Hermes.
True
False
Hermes guided souls to the Underworld.
True
False
In The Odyssey, Hermes was appointed by Athena to ____.
be a guide for King Priam to find his dead son Hector's body
tell Telemachus that Odysseus had arrived in Ithaca
go to Calypso's island and tell her to free Odysseus
tell Zeus that Athena was going to be late to the meeting with the council of the gods because of a hair appointment
How did Hermes manage to steal Apollo's cattle as an infant?
He carried them in his golden chariot back to his house.
He made them walk backwards and tied reeds to their tails.
He made them jump down into a hole and follow him.
He made them swear an oath to be loyal to only him and not to Apollo.
Who was one of Hermes's children?
Pan
Aphrodite
Demeter
Eileithyia
What is another name for the Caduceus? (This name was NOT used by the ancient Greeks, but it is used today)
"The Healing Spear"
"The Staff of Life"
"The Star of Life"
"The Scepter of Luck"
Where is the Caduceus mainly used (in the U.S.) today?
Communications signs
Restaurant logos
Drone brand logos
Medical signs
