The Heroes of Greek Mythology By Ms. Staples For IB 9

The Heroes Signs: 10pts. Signs: 20pts Signs 30 Symbols: 10 pts. Symbols: 20 pts.Symbols: 20 pts Symbols 30 pts Symbols 40 pts Male Characters 10pts Male characters 10pts Male Characters 20 pts Male characters 30 pts Male Characters 30 pts Male Characters 40 pts Female Characters 10 pt Female Characters 20 pts Female Characters 30 pts Female Characters 40 pts Female Characters 50 pts Mythological Creatures 10 pts Mythological Creatures 20 pts Mythological Creatures 30 pts Quotes 50 Definitions 30 Conclusion

Signs 10 pts If this hero would have remembered to switch his black sail, maybe his father wouldn’t have committed suicide Answer Theseus (Edith pg. 158) Back to page 1

Signs 20 points Beware of the man who wears one sandal and one barefoot….Who is this man? Who has to beware of him? Answer: Jason Pelias Back to page 1

Signs 30 Points Golden showers came from the sky, and “Oh what a surprise!” She was not left alone underground anymore. Who is this, and what story is it from? Answer Danae Perseus Back to page 1

Symbols 10 pts. If you had a ticket, and a friend named Jason. You might be able to travel on this….. Answer Argo Back to page 1

Symbols 20 pts. This place marks where a hero lost his sister. What is the name? Which mythological tale is it from? Answer: Hellespont Jason Back to page 1

Symbols 30 pts Welcome young man. I have a magic bed for you to spend the night on. It is exactly six feet long, but can fit anyone, be they short or tall. What is this? What mythological tale is it from? Answer: Procrustes’ bed Theseus Back to page 1

Symbols 40 pts This gift was not one given out of gratitude. Perhaps, we shouldn’t accept all gifts! What was the gift? Who gave it? What story is this from? All three must be correct! Answer poisoned robe, Madea, and Jason Back to page 1

Male Characters 10 pts This man is called “the greatest Greek hero” Answer Hercules Back to page 1

Male characters 10 pts This man was known as the “greatest Athenian hero” Answer Theseus Back to page 1

Male characters 20 pts This character made “the people’s government.” No, it’s not Bush…. Answer Theseus Back to page 1

Male characters 30 pts This guy was spoiled. He got a magic wallet, and cap… who is this? Answer Perseus Back to page 1

Male characters 30 pts This guy “jumped to conclusions” No, not from the movie Office Space Answer: Aegeus Theseus Back to page 1

Male Characters 40 pts I am skilled. I built the labyrinth for King Minos. Answer Daedulus Back to page 1

Women Characters 10 pts I gave him my all. He still went off with another woman. So I killed his bride, and our children Answer Madea Back to page 1

Female Characters 20pts My father wanted a son, and found out from the oracle that I would have a son who would kill him. So he put me in a bronze house underground. When he found out I was to have a baby, he cast me out in a chest. Answer Danae Back to page 1

Female characters 30pts I will never get married! Men are comrades, and friends. So, if you want to have a chance with me,you better beat me in a foot race. Answer Atalanta Back to page 1

Female Characters 40 pts I hung out with Theseus, and my mother gave birth to the minataur. Answer Aridane Back to page 1

Female Characters 40 pts I carry the head of Medusa on Zeus’s shield. Answer Athena Back to page 1

Female Characters 50 pts I can’t help it that I had I longed to be with my step son. He wouldn’t give me the time of day! Name the female, story and the name of the stepson Answer Phaedra Theseus Hippolytus Back to page 1

Mythological Creatures 10 pts Daedulus built us a lovely home called a labyrinth. We get to have 14 youths sacrificed to us every 9 years. Answer Minataur Back to page 1

Mythological Creatures 20 pts We are not all immortal. I guess I found out the hard way, when Perseus cut off my head! Answer Medusa Back to page 1

Mythological Creatures 30 pts These creatures may have broken up the wedding feast of Pirithous, but as you can see they are not always violent. Answer: Centaur Back to page 1

Daily Double Place your bet Fill in the “blank” and name the story To Question Back to page 1

“Men great of “blank” can bear the blows of heaven and earth” What word is supposed to be in the “blank” Answer “soul” Name the story Theseus Back to page 1

Definitions If a person has arrogant pride, they have…. Name a character in Mythology, and justify it… Answer Hubris Back to page 1

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