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==== Rules of the Mythology Quiz ====  | ==== Rules of the Mythology Quiz ====  | ||
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'''''Question #1.''' Who was the Consort of Mars?  And what was her name?''  | '''''Question #1.''' Who was the Consort of Mars?  And what was her name?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #1.'''    | + | *'''Answer #1.''' Nerio, Nerine, or Valour  | 
'''''Question #2.''' What was the name of the Priesthood that Mars was called upon to drive off rust?''  | '''''Question #2.''' What was the name of the Priesthood that Mars was called upon to drive off rust?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #2.'''    | + | *'''Answer #2.''' Priesthood of the Arval Brothers  | 
'''''Question #3.''' Which two animals were sacred to Mars?''  | '''''Question #3.''' Which two animals were sacred to Mars?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #3.'''  | + | *'''Answer #3.''' Woodpecker and Wolf  | 
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'''''Question #1.''' Which pair of Deities was Concordia associated with?''  | '''''Question #1.''' Which pair of Deities was Concordia associated with?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #1.'''    | + | *'''Answer #1.''' Pax & Salus  | 
'''''Question #2.''' Which Aedile erected a Bronze Shrine to Concordia in 304 B.C?''  | '''''Question #2.''' Which Aedile erected a Bronze Shrine to Concordia in 304 B.C?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #2.'''    | + | *'''Answer #2.''' Gnaeus Flavius  | 
'''''Question #3.''' In the city of Pompeii which Priestess dedicated a temple to Concordia Augusta?''  | '''''Question #3.''' In the city of Pompeii which Priestess dedicated a temple to Concordia Augusta?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #3.'''  | + | *'''Answer #3.''' Eumachia  | 
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::''c.    Jupiter Tonans''    | ::''c.    Jupiter Tonans''    | ||
::''d.    Jupiter Taranis''    | ::''d.    Jupiter Taranis''    | ||
| − | *'''Answer #1.'''    | + | *'''Answer #1.''' Heavenly, The Best and Greatest, Thunderer, Jupiter equating with the Celtic God Taranis   | 
'''''Question #2.''' What are the words to Iuppiters’ Oath in Latin?''  | '''''Question #2.''' What are the words to Iuppiters’ Oath in Latin?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #2.'''  | + | *'''Answer #2.'''  Si sciens fallo, tum me ,Dispiter salva urbe arceque bonis eiciat ut ego hunc lapidem.  | 
'''''Question #3.''' Name three demigods Fathered by Iuppiter?''  | '''''Question #3.''' Name three demigods Fathered by Iuppiter?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #3.'''  | + | *'''Answer #3.''' The Dioscuri, Heracles, Helen, Bacchus,   | 
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'''''Question #1.''' What are the names of the Five Rivers of Hades? And what are their  | '''''Question #1.''' What are the names of the Five Rivers of Hades? And what are their  | ||
meanings?''  | meanings?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #1.'''    | + | *'''Answer #1.'''  Acheron- River of sorrow, Cocytus-River of lamentation, Phlegethon-River of fire, Lethe River of oblivion, Styx-River of Hate  | 
'''''Question #2.''' Name the abode of Pluto?''  | '''''Question #2.''' Name the abode of Pluto?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #2.'''    | + | *'''Answer #2.'''  Erebus  | 
'''''Question #3.''' Who were the Roman demigods of the Underworld?''  | '''''Question #3.''' Who were the Roman demigods of the Underworld?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #3.'''  | + | *'''Answer #3.''' Minos, Rhadamanthus, and Aeacus, or Inferii Di  | 
'''''Question #4.''' How many pomegranate seeds did Prosperina eat to seal her marriage to  | '''''Question #4.''' How many pomegranate seeds did Prosperina eat to seal her marriage to  | ||
Pluto?''  | Pluto?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #4.'''  | + | *'''Answer #4.''' six  | 
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'''''Question #1.''' Prosperina is closely associated with what ancient Fertility goddess?''  | '''''Question #1.''' Prosperina is closely associated with what ancient Fertility goddess?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #1.'''    | + | *'''Answer #1.''' Libera  | 
'''''Question #2.''' Who was the poet who asked Prosperina to bring his wife back to the  | '''''Question #2.''' Who was the poet who asked Prosperina to bring his wife back to the  | ||
land of the living?''    | land of the living?''    | ||
| − | *'''Answer #2.'''    | + | *'''Answer #2.'''  Orpheus  | 
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'''''Question #1.''' Name the Festival held in honor of Juno during March?  Name the  | '''''Question #1.''' Name the Festival held in honor of Juno during March?  Name the  | ||
animals sacrificed in her honor?''  | animals sacrificed in her honor?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #1.'''    | + | *'''Answer #1.'''  Matronalia, b.) lambs & cattle,  | 
'''''Question #2.''' Identify the meaning of Juno Sospita?''  | '''''Question #2.''' Identify the meaning of Juno Sospita?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #2.'''    | + | *'''Answer #2.'''  The Saviour  | 
'''''Question #3.''' In Virgil’s Aeneid what name is Juno referred as?''  | '''''Question #3.''' In Virgil’s Aeneid what name is Juno referred as?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #3.'''  | + | *'''Answer #3.''' Saturnia  | 
'''''Question #4.''' Name three children Juno gave birth to?''  | '''''Question #4.''' Name three children Juno gave birth to?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #4.'''  | + | *'''Answer #4.''' Vulcan, Ares, Juventas (Hebe)  | 
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'''''Question #1.''' Minerva is worshipped as one of the Capitoline Triad with what other two gods?''  | '''''Question #1.''' Minerva is worshipped as one of the Capitoline Triad with what other two gods?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #1.'''    | + | *'''Answer #1.''' Iuno & Iuppiter  | 
'''''Question #2.''' Identify three things Minerva is known to be goddess of?''  | '''''Question #2.''' Identify three things Minerva is known to be goddess of?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #2.'''    | + | *'''Answer #2.''' Wisdom, Weaving, Strategic War, Music, (many different answers can apply)  | 
'''''Question #3.''' Minerva is closely associated with what Celtic goddess?''  | '''''Question #3.''' Minerva is closely associated with what Celtic goddess?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #3.'''  | + | *'''Answer #3.''' Sulis Minerva  | 
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'''''Question #1.''' On what day is Neptunalia held?''  | '''''Question #1.''' On what day is Neptunalia held?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #1.'''    | + | *'''Answer #1.''' July 23rd  | 
'''''Question #2.''' Besides being the god of water and the sea, which animal is Neptune  | '''''Question #2.''' Besides being the god of water and the sea, which animal is Neptune  | ||
| − | the god of?''  | + | the god of?''    | 
::''a.    Cat''    | ::''a.    Cat''    | ||
::''b.    Ox''    | ::''b.    Ox''    | ||
::''c.    Bird''    | ::''c.    Bird''    | ||
::''d.    Horse''    | ::''d.    Horse''    | ||
| − | *'''Answer #2.'''    | + | *'''Answer #2.''' D-Horse  | 
'''''Question #3.''' Which saltwater goddess was Neptune paired with?''  | '''''Question #3.''' Which saltwater goddess was Neptune paired with?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #3.'''  | + | *'''Answer #3.''' Salacia  | 
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'''''Question #1.''' Name the Sea Queen married to the Ocean Giant Ophion in Book I of the  | '''''Question #1.''' Name the Sea Queen married to the Ocean Giant Ophion in Book I of the  | ||
Argonautica?''  | Argonautica?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #1.'''    | + | *'''Answer #1.''' Eurynome  | 
'''''Question #2.''' Name the two demigods, sailors invoked to protect them against  | '''''Question #2.''' Name the two demigods, sailors invoked to protect them against  | ||
| − | shipwrecks?''    | + | shipwrecks?''    | 
| − | *'''Answer #2.'''    | + | *'''Answer #2.''' Dioscuri (Castor & Pollux)  | 
'''''Question #3.''' Who were the 3, 000 daughters of Titans Oceanus and Tethys?''  | '''''Question #3.''' Who were the 3, 000 daughters of Titans Oceanus and Tethys?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #3.'''  | + | *'''Answer #3.''' The Oceanids  | 
'''''Question #4.''' Which mythological creature is often identified with a Siren?''  | '''''Question #4.''' Which mythological creature is often identified with a Siren?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #4.'''  | + | *'''Answer #4.''' Mermaid  | 
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'''''Question #1.''' Which auspicious tree is used in kindling Vestas’ sacred fire?''  | '''''Question #1.''' Which auspicious tree is used in kindling Vestas’ sacred fire?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #1.'''    | + | *'''Answer #1.''' Arbor Felix (Oak Tree)  | 
'''''Question #2.''' Who was the Vestal Virgin who gave birth to Romulus & Remus?''  | '''''Question #2.''' Who was the Vestal Virgin who gave birth to Romulus & Remus?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #2.'''    | + | *'''Answer #2.''' Rhea Silvia  | 
'''''Question #3.''' What was the task that Vestal’s perform during Parilia?''  | '''''Question #3.''' What was the task that Vestal’s perform during Parilia?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #3.'''  | + | *'''Answer #3.''' Suffimen  | 
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'''''Question #1.''' Give the location of the forge of Vulcanus?''  | '''''Question #1.''' Give the location of the forge of Vulcanus?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #1.'''    | + | *'''Answer #1.''' Mount Etna  | 
'''''Question #2.''' Who was the mother of Vulcanus?''  | '''''Question #2.''' Who was the mother of Vulcanus?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #2.'''    | + | *'''Answer #2.''' Juno  | 
'''''Question #3.''' Which goddess did Vulcanus father Cupid with?''  | '''''Question #3.''' Which goddess did Vulcanus father Cupid with?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #3.'''  | + | *'''Answer #3.''' Venus  | 
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'''''Question #1.''' True or False. Bacchus is the Patron Deity of Agriculture and Theatre?''  | '''''Question #1.''' True or False. Bacchus is the Patron Deity of Agriculture and Theatre?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #1.'''    | + | *'''Answer #1.''' True  | 
'''''Question #2.''' The nymphs known to follow Bacchus are called?''  | '''''Question #2.''' The nymphs known to follow Bacchus are called?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #2.'''    | + | *'''Answer #2.''' Bacchae, Maenades,Thyades,Mimallones, Mimallonides, (any answr is applicable)  | 
'''''Question #3.''' Which gods are known to be associated with Bacchus?''  | '''''Question #3.''' Which gods are known to be associated with Bacchus?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #3.'''  | + | *'''Answer #3.''' Liber & Dionysus  | 
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'''''Question #1.''' As Mother of Aeneas what Gens claims to descend from the goddess Venus?''  | '''''Question #1.''' As Mother of Aeneas what Gens claims to descend from the goddess Venus?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #1.'''    | + | *'''Answer #1.''' Gens Iulii, Gens Julia (both acceptable)  | 
'''''Question #2.''' Venus is the mother of which winged god?''  | '''''Question #2.''' Venus is the mother of which winged god?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #2.'''    | + | *'''Answer #2.''' Cupid   | 
'''''Question #3.''' On April 1st   which Festival is celebrated in honor of Venus Verticorida?''  | '''''Question #3.''' On April 1st   which Festival is celebrated in honor of Venus Verticorida?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #3.'''  | + | *'''Answer #3.''' Veneralia  | 
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'''''Question #1.''' What “mythical” creature was sacred to Apollo?''  | '''''Question #1.''' What “mythical” creature was sacred to Apollo?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #1.'''    | + | *'''Answer #1.''' Griffin  | 
'''''Question #2.''' Who was Apollo’s famous twin?''  | '''''Question #2.''' Who was Apollo’s famous twin?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #2.'''    | + | *'''Answer #2.''' Diana  | 
'''''Question #3.''' Name three things Apollo is the god of?''  | '''''Question #3.''' Name three things Apollo is the god of?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #3.'''  | + | *'''Answer #3.''' light, poetry, Music, Medicine, Prophecy (many answers do apply)  | 
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'''''Question #1.''' Who were the parents of the Nine Muses?''  | '''''Question #1.''' Who were the parents of the Nine Muses?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #1.'''    | + | *'''Answer #1.''' Jupiter & Mnesomyne  | 
'''''Question #2.''' What other name were the Muses called in Roman Myth?''  | '''''Question #2.''' What other name were the Muses called in Roman Myth?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #2.'''    | + | *'''Answer #2.''' The Camenae  | 
'''''Question #3.''' Name the Nine Muses and their patron arts?''  | '''''Question #3.''' Name the Nine Muses and their patron arts?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #3.'''  | + | *'''Answer #3.''' Callope-Epic Poetry, Clio-History, Erato-Love Poetry, Euterpe-Lyrical Poetry, Melpomene-Tragedy,Polyhymnia-Sacred Poetry,  | 
| + | Terpschiore-Dance, Thalia-Comedy, Urania-Astronomy,  | ||
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'''''Question #1.''' The seven day Festival of Cerealia included what popular Ludi?''  | '''''Question #1.''' The seven day Festival of Cerealia included what popular Ludi?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #1.'''    | + | *'''Answer #1.''' Ludi Ceriales  | 
'''''Question #2.''' The changing of the seasons is based off the kidnapping of which daughter of Ceres?''  | '''''Question #2.''' The changing of the seasons is based off the kidnapping of which daughter of Ceres?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #2.'''    | + | *'''Answer #2.''' Prosperina  | 
'''''Question #3.''' Which goddess is associated with Ceres?''  | '''''Question #3.''' Which goddess is associated with Ceres?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #3.'''  | + | *'''Answer #3.''' Tellus  | 
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'''''Question #1.''' True or False.  Pomona has a Greek counterpart?''  | '''''Question #1.''' True or False.  Pomona has a Greek counterpart?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #1.'''    | + | *'''Answer #1.''' False  | 
'''''Question #2.''' Pomona rejected the love of which fertility god?''  | '''''Question #2.''' Pomona rejected the love of which fertility god?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #2.'''    | + | *'''Answer #2.''' Silvanus  | 
'''''Question #3.''' What kind of knife is associated with Pomona?''  | '''''Question #3.''' What kind of knife is associated with Pomona?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #3.'''  | + | *'''Answer #3.''' Pruning knife  | 
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'''''Question #1.''' True or False.  Diana is one of the three virgin goddesses in roman myth?''  | '''''Question #1.''' True or False.  Diana is one of the three virgin goddesses in roman myth?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #1.'''    | + | *'''Answer #1.''' True  | 
'''''Question #2.''' Which Titan goddess associates with Diana?''  | '''''Question #2.''' Which Titan goddess associates with Diana?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #2.'''    | + | *'''Answer #2.''' Luna  | 
'''''Question #3.''' When Diana is wearing a crown, which symbol is shown?''  | '''''Question #3.''' When Diana is wearing a crown, which symbol is shown?''  | ||
| − | *'''Answer #3.'''  | + | *'''Answer #3.''' Moon  | 
| − | ====   | + | ==== Mercurius (Dies 12) ====  | 
| − | '''''Question #1.'''    | + | '''''Question #1.''' True or False.    Tuesday is called “Dies Mercurii” (Mercury’s Day)?''  | 
| − | *'''Answer #1.'''    | + | *'''Answer #1.''' False  | 
| − | '''''Question #2.'''    | + | '''''Question #2.''' Identify at least three of Mercury’s counterparts?''  | 
| − | *'''Answer #2.'''    | + | *'''Answer #2.''' Wodin (Wotan) Lugh, Hermes  | 
| − | '''''Question #3.'''    | + | '''''Question #3.''' In Ovid’s Fasti name the Nymph whom Mercury escorted to the underworld?''  | 
| − | *'''Answer #3.'''  | + | *'''Answer #3.''' Larunda  | 
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| − | ====   | + | ==== Fortuna (Dies 12) ====  | 
| − | '''''Question #1.'''    | + | '''''Question #1.''' Who was Fortuna’s Greek counterpart?''  | 
| − | *'''Answer #1.'''    | + | *'''Answer #1.''' Tyche  | 
| − | '''''Question #2.'''    | + | '''''Question #2.''' Fortuna is often described as being veiled or blind depicting which Roman Virtue?''  | 
| − | *'''Answer #2.'''    | + | *'''Answer #2.''' Justitia  | 
| − | '''''Question #3.'''    | + | '''''Question #3.''' What is the meaning of Fortuna Victrix?''  | 
| − | *'''Answer #3.'''  | + | *'''Answer #3.''' Victory in Battle  | 
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==== Pax (Dies 13) ====  | ==== Pax (Dies 13) ====  | ||
| − | '''''Question #1.'''    | + | '''''Question #1.''' Who were the parents of Pax?''  | 
| − | *'''Answer #1.'''    | + | *'''Answer #1.''' Jupiter & Justitia  | 
| − | '''''Question #2.'''    | + | '''''Question #2.''' In art Pax is depicted with what three items?''  | 
| − | *'''Answer #2.'''    | + | *'''Answer #2.''' olive branch, cornucopia, and scepter  | 
| − | '''''Question #3.'''    | + | '''''Question #3.''' Pax is often associated with what season?''  | 
| − | *'''Answer #3.'''  | + | *'''Answer #3.''' Spring  | 
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The scores for the Mythology Quiz for Ludi Novi Romani 2764 and final positions are:  | The scores for the Mythology Quiz for Ludi Novi Romani 2764 and final positions are:  | ||
| − | * ''1st Place'':  | + | * ''1st Place'':V.Valerius Volusus  | 
| − | * ''2nd Place'':  | + | * ''2nd Place'':M.Pompeius Caninus  | 
* ''3rd Place'':G.Solarius Alexander  | * ''3rd Place'':G.Solarius Alexander  | ||
* ''4th Place'':C.Petronius Africanus  | * ''4th Place'':C.Petronius Africanus  | ||
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Rules of the Mythology Quiz
1. Three (3) points are given for each completely correct answer.
2. Whomever has the most points at the end of the contest wins a prize.
3. Submit answers to each day's questions to MusesDream@gmail.com with the subject header "Mythology Trivium".
4. My decision is final in interpreting what is and what is not a correct answer.
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Questions and Answers for Mythology Quiz
Mars (Dies 1)
Question #1. Who was the Consort of Mars? And what was her name?
- Answer #1. Nerio, Nerine, or Valour
 
Question #2. What was the name of the Priesthood that Mars was called upon to drive off rust?
- Answer #2. Priesthood of the Arval Brothers
 
Question #3. Which two animals were sacred to Mars?
- Answer #3. Woodpecker and Wolf
 
Concordia (Dies 1)
Question #1. Which pair of Deities was Concordia associated with?
- Answer #1. Pax & Salus
 
Question #2. Which Aedile erected a Bronze Shrine to Concordia in 304 B.C?
- Answer #2. Gnaeus Flavius
 
Question #3. In the city of Pompeii which Priestess dedicated a temple to Concordia Augusta?
- Answer #3. Eumachia
 
Iuppiter (Dies 1)
Question #1. Give Definition to the following four aspects of Iuppiter
- a. Jupiter Caelestis
 - b. Jupiter Optimus Maximus
 - c. Jupiter Tonans
 - d. Jupiter Taranis
 
- Answer #1. Heavenly, The Best and Greatest, Thunderer, Jupiter equating with the Celtic God Taranis
 
Question #2. What are the words to Iuppiters’ Oath in Latin?
- Answer #2. Si sciens fallo, tum me ,Dispiter salva urbe arceque bonis eiciat ut ego hunc lapidem.
 
Question #3. Name three demigods Fathered by Iuppiter?
- Answer #3. The Dioscuri, Heracles, Helen, Bacchus,
 
Pluto (Dies 2)
Question #1. What are the names of the Five Rivers of Hades? And what are their meanings?
- Answer #1. Acheron- River of sorrow, Cocytus-River of lamentation, Phlegethon-River of fire, Lethe River of oblivion, Styx-River of Hate
 
Question #2. Name the abode of Pluto?
- Answer #2. Erebus
 
Question #3. Who were the Roman demigods of the Underworld?
- Answer #3. Minos, Rhadamanthus, and Aeacus, or Inferii Di
 
Question #4. How many pomegranate seeds did Prosperina eat to seal her marriage to Pluto?
- Answer #4. six
 
Prosperina (Dies 2)
Question #1. Prosperina is closely associated with what ancient Fertility goddess?
- Answer #1. Libera
 
Question #2. Who was the poet who asked Prosperina to bring his wife back to the land of the living?
- Answer #2. Orpheus
 
Iuno (Dies 3)
Question #1. Name the Festival held in honor of Juno during March? Name the animals sacrificed in her honor?
- Answer #1. Matronalia, b.) lambs & cattle,
 
Question #2. Identify the meaning of Juno Sospita?
- Answer #2. The Saviour
 
Question #3. In Virgil’s Aeneid what name is Juno referred as?
- Answer #3. Saturnia
 
Question #4. Name three children Juno gave birth to?
- Answer #4. Vulcan, Ares, Juventas (Hebe)
 
 
Minerva (Dies 4)
Question #1. Minerva is worshipped as one of the Capitoline Triad with what other two gods?
- Answer #1. Iuno & Iuppiter
 
Question #2. Identify three things Minerva is known to be goddess of?
- Answer #2. Wisdom, Weaving, Strategic War, Music, (many different answers can apply)
 
Question #3. Minerva is closely associated with what Celtic goddess?
- Answer #3. Sulis Minerva
 
Neptunus (Dies 5)
Question #1. On what day is Neptunalia held?
- Answer #1. July 23rd
 
Question #2. Besides being the god of water and the sea, which animal is Neptune the god of?
- a. Cat
 - b. Ox
 - c. Bird
 - d. Horse
 
- Answer #2. D-Horse
 
Question #3. Which saltwater goddess was Neptune paired with?
- Answer #3. Salacia
 
The Sea (Dies 5) --- Bonus Questions
Question #1. Name the Sea Queen married to the Ocean Giant Ophion in Book I of the Argonautica?
- Answer #1. Eurynome
 
Question #2. Name the two demigods, sailors invoked to protect them against shipwrecks?
- Answer #2. Dioscuri (Castor & Pollux)
 
Question #3. Who were the 3, 000 daughters of Titans Oceanus and Tethys?
- Answer #3. The Oceanids
 
Question #4. Which mythological creature is often identified with a Siren?
- Answer #4. Mermaid
 
Vesta (Dies 6)
Question #1. Which auspicious tree is used in kindling Vestas’ sacred fire?
- Answer #1. Arbor Felix (Oak Tree)
 
Question #2. Who was the Vestal Virgin who gave birth to Romulus & Remus?
- Answer #2. Rhea Silvia
 
Question #3. What was the task that Vestal’s perform during Parilia?
- Answer #3. Suffimen
 
 
Vulcanus (Dies 7)
Question #1. Give the location of the forge of Vulcanus?
- Answer #1. Mount Etna
 
Question #2. Who was the mother of Vulcanus?
- Answer #2. Juno
 
Question #3. Which goddess did Vulcanus father Cupid with?
- Answer #3. Venus
 
 
Bacchus (Dies 8)
Question #1. True or False. Bacchus is the Patron Deity of Agriculture and Theatre?
- Answer #1. True
 
Question #2. The nymphs known to follow Bacchus are called?
- Answer #2. Bacchae, Maenades,Thyades,Mimallones, Mimallonides, (any answr is applicable)
 
Question #3. Which gods are known to be associated with Bacchus?
- Answer #3. Liber & Dionysus
 
 
Venus (Dies 9)
Question #1. As Mother of Aeneas what Gens claims to descend from the goddess Venus?
- Answer #1. Gens Iulii, Gens Julia (both acceptable)
 
Question #2. Venus is the mother of which winged god?
- Answer #2. Cupid
 
Question #3. On April 1st which Festival is celebrated in honor of Venus Verticorida?
- Answer #3. Veneralia
 
Apollo (Dies 9)
Question #1. What “mythical” creature was sacred to Apollo?
- Answer #1. Griffin
 
Question #2. Who was Apollo’s famous twin?
- Answer #2. Diana
 
Question #3. Name three things Apollo is the god of?
- Answer #3. light, poetry, Music, Medicine, Prophecy (many answers do apply)
 
The Nine Muses (Dies 9)
Question #1. Who were the parents of the Nine Muses?
- Answer #1. Jupiter & Mnesomyne
 
Question #2. What other name were the Muses called in Roman Myth?
- Answer #2. The Camenae
 
Question #3. Name the Nine Muses and their patron arts?
- Answer #3. Callope-Epic Poetry, Clio-History, Erato-Love Poetry, Euterpe-Lyrical Poetry, Melpomene-Tragedy,Polyhymnia-Sacred Poetry,
 
Terpschiore-Dance, Thalia-Comedy, Urania-Astronomy,
 
Ceres (Dies 10)
Question #1. The seven day Festival of Cerealia included what popular Ludi?
- Answer #1. Ludi Ceriales
 
Question #2. The changing of the seasons is based off the kidnapping of which daughter of Ceres?
- Answer #2. Prosperina
 
Question #3. Which goddess is associated with Ceres?
- Answer #3. Tellus
 
Pomona (Dies 10) --- Bonus Questions
Question #1. True or False. Pomona has a Greek counterpart?
- Answer #1. False
 
Question #2. Pomona rejected the love of which fertility god?
- Answer #2. Silvanus
 
Question #3. What kind of knife is associated with Pomona?
- Answer #3. Pruning knife
 
Diana (Dies 11)
Question #1. True or False. Diana is one of the three virgin goddesses in roman myth?
- Answer #1. True
 
Question #2. Which Titan goddess associates with Diana?
- Answer #2. Luna
 
Question #3. When Diana is wearing a crown, which symbol is shown?
- Answer #3. Moon
 
 
Mercurius (Dies 12)
Question #1. True or False. Tuesday is called “Dies Mercurii” (Mercury’s Day)?
- Answer #1. False
 
Question #2. Identify at least three of Mercury’s counterparts?
- Answer #2. Wodin (Wotan) Lugh, Hermes
 
Question #3. In Ovid’s Fasti name the Nymph whom Mercury escorted to the underworld?
- Answer #3. Larunda
 
Fortuna (Dies 12)
Question #1. Who was Fortuna’s Greek counterpart?
- Answer #1. Tyche
 
Question #2. Fortuna is often described as being veiled or blind depicting which Roman Virtue?
- Answer #2. Justitia
 
Question #3. What is the meaning of Fortuna Victrix?
- Answer #3. Victory in Battle
 
Pax (Dies 13)
Question #1. Who were the parents of Pax?
- Answer #1. Jupiter & Justitia
 
Question #2. In art Pax is depicted with what three items?
- Answer #2. olive branch, cornucopia, and scepter
 
Question #3. Pax is often associated with what season?
- Answer #3. Spring
 
Final Results
The scores for the Mythology Quiz for Ludi Novi Romani 2764 and final positions are:
- 1st Place:V.Valerius Volusus
 - 2nd Place:M.Pompeius Caninus
 - 3rd Place:G.Solarius Alexander
 - 4th Place:C.Petronius Africanus
 - 5th Place:Ti.Marcius Quadra
 
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