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==== Rules of the Mythology Quiz ==== | ==== Rules of the Mythology Quiz ==== | ||
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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 |
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'''''Question #1.''' True or False. Tuesday is called “Dies Mercurii” (Mercury’s Day)?'' | '''''Question #1.''' True or False. Tuesday is called “Dies Mercurii” (Mercury’s Day)?'' | ||
| − | *'''Answer #1.''' | + | *'''Answer #1.''' False |
'''''Question #2.''' Identify at least three of Mercury’s counterparts?'' | '''''Question #2.''' Identify at least three of Mercury’s counterparts?'' | ||
| − | *'''Answer #2.''' | + | *'''Answer #2.''' Wodin (Wotan) Lugh, Hermes |
'''''Question #3.''' In Ovid’s Fasti name the Nymph whom Mercury escorted to the underworld?'' | '''''Question #3.''' In Ovid’s Fasti name the Nymph whom Mercury escorted to the underworld?'' | ||
| − | *'''Answer #3.''' | + | *'''Answer #3.''' Larunda |
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'''''Question #1.''' Who was Fortuna’s Greek counterpart?'' | '''''Question #1.''' Who was Fortuna’s Greek counterpart?'' | ||
| − | *'''Answer #1.''' | + | *'''Answer #1.''' Tyche |
'''''Question #2.''' Fortuna is often described as being veiled or blind depicting which Roman Virtue?'' | '''''Question #2.''' Fortuna is often described as being veiled or blind depicting which Roman Virtue?'' | ||
| − | *'''Answer #2.''' | + | *'''Answer #2.''' Justitia |
'''''Question #3.''' What is the meaning of Fortuna Victrix?'' | '''''Question #3.''' What is the meaning of Fortuna Victrix?'' | ||
| − | *'''Answer #3.''' | + | *'''Answer #3.''' Victory in Battle |
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'''''Question #1.''' Who were the parents of Pax?'' | '''''Question #1.''' Who were the parents of Pax?'' | ||
| − | *'''Answer #1.''' | + | *'''Answer #1.''' Jupiter & Justitia |
'''''Question #2.''' In art Pax is depicted with what three items?'' | '''''Question #2.''' In art Pax is depicted with what three items?'' | ||
| − | *'''Answer #2.''' | + | *'''Answer #2.''' olive branch, cornucopia, and scepter |
'''''Question #3.''' Pax is often associated with what season?'' | '''''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.
Sta. Cornelia Valeriana Iuliana Aeternia
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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