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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 |
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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 | ||
Latest revision as of 02:23, 22 March 2011
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
