Greek Mythology Quiz
15 questions, one score, zero sign-ups. This Greek Mythology Quiz mixes easy and tricky questions, and every answer comes with a quick explanation.
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This Greek mythology quiz takes you to Mount Olympus and beyond, with 15 questions on gods, heroes, monsters and the stories the ancient Greeks told to explain their world. You will meet Athena, Hades and Prometheus, follow Perseus, Heracles, Jason and Odysseus on their quests, and test whether you know your Muses from your Titans.
The questions start simple and get harder. Most players will know who slew Medusa, but the Greek mythology quiz gets hard with questions on the first of Heracles' labours or the mother of Apollo and Artemis. One question also checks a Greek god against his Roman name. Every answer comes with a short explanation that retells a piece of the myth, so it doubles as a quick guide to the classic stories.
It suits students reading the Iliad or Odyssey, fans of mythology-based books and games, families looking for a fun trivia night, and teachers who want a ready-made class warm-up. Play once, read the explanations in the answer key, then challenge friends to beat your score.
A fun fact: Pandora never had a box. In the oldest Greek version, by the poet Hesiod, she opened a large storage jar called a pithos. The word 'box' crept in when the scholar Erasmus mistranslated the story in the 1500s.
Greek Mythology questions with answers
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Which goddess of wisdom was born fully grown and armoured from the head of Zeus?
- Hera
- Athena
- Artemis
- Aphrodite
Answer: Athena. Zeus swallowed the pregnant Metis, and Athena later sprang from his head in full armour. In myth, Athens took her name after she beat Poseidon in a contest for the city, and the owl is her symbol.
Which god ruled the underworld, the land of the dead?
- Poseidon
- Ares
- Hermes
- Hades
Answer: Hades. After the Titans were defeated, the brothers drew lots: Zeus took the sky, Poseidon the sea and Hades the underworld. Hades was the god of the dead, not the evil figure of later stories.
Which hero cut off the head of Medusa?
Photo: Unknown (Greek original by Phidias), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Perseus
- Theseus
- Jason
- Achilles
Answer: Perseus. Perseus avoided Medusa's stone-turning gaze by watching her reflection in a polished shield given by Athena. He went on to rescue Andromeda and used the head to turn enemies to stone.
What was the only thing left inside Pandora's jar after she opened it?
Photo: George E. Koronaios, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Love
- Wisdom
- Hope
- Luck
Answer: Hope. Pandora released sickness and sorrow into the world, but Hope stayed inside. In the original myth it was a large jar (pithos); the 'box' came from a 16th-century mistranslation.
According to a later legend, Achilles' mother dipped him in which river to make him invulnerable?
- Lethe
- Acheron
- Alpheus
- Styx
Answer: Styx. Thetis held baby Achilles by the heel when she dipped him in the Styx, so that spot stayed unprotected. That is why a weak point is still called an 'Achilles heel'.
Who built the Labyrinth that held the Minotaur on Crete?
Photo: Moonik, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Daedalus
- Icarus
- Minos
- Hephaestus
Answer: Daedalus. The inventor Daedalus built it for King Minos. He later escaped Crete with his son Icarus on wings of feathers and wax, but Icarus flew too close to the sun and fell.
Which Titan stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans?
- Atlas
- Prometheus
- Cronus
- Hyperion
Answer: Prometheus. As punishment, Zeus chained Prometheus to a rock where an eagle ate his liver every day, and it grew back every night. Heracles eventually set him free.
In the usual telling, what was the first of Heracles' Twelve Labours?
- Capturing Cerberus
- Cleaning the Augean stables
- Slaying the Nemean lion
- Stealing the golden apples
Answer: Slaying the Nemean lion. The Nemean lion had skin no weapon could pierce, so Heracles strangled it and wore its hide as armour. Capturing Cerberus from the underworld was the final labour.
Odysseus spent ten years trying to sail home after the Trojan War. Which island was his home?
- Crete
- Rhodes
- Delos
- Ithaca
Answer: Ithaca. Odysseus was king of Ithaca, where his wife Penelope waited for him. Homer's 'Odyssey' tells the story of his long voyage back.
Jason and the Argonauts sailed in search of what?
- The Golden Fleece
- The Holy Grail
- The Apple of Discord
- The Helm of Darkness
Answer: The Golden Fleece. Jason had to bring the fleece of a golden ram back from Colchis to claim his throne. The princess Medea, a sorceress, helped him win it.
Which of these is NOT one of the Twelve Olympian gods?
Photo: Danbu14, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Apollo
- Hephaestus
- Persephone
- Artemis
Answer: Persephone. Persephone was queen of the underworld and spent part of each year with Hades, which the Greeks used to explain winter. Apollo, Hephaestus and Artemis all lived on Mount Olympus.
Which mountain nymph was cursed so that she could only repeat the last words spoken to her?
- Daphne
- Echo
- Calypso
- Arachne
Answer: Echo. Hera cursed Echo for distracting her with chatter. Echo then fell for Narcissus, who loved only his own reflection, and she faded away until only her voice remained.
How many Muses, goddesses of the arts and sciences, were there?
Photo: Colin, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Three
- Seven
- Nine
- Twelve
Answer: Nine. The nine Muses were daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, the goddess of memory. Calliope was the Muse of epic poetry; the words 'music' and 'museum' come from the Muses.
Who was the mother of the twin gods Apollo and Artemis?
- Leto
- Hera
- Demeter
- Maia
Answer: Leto. Jealous Hera banned Leto from giving birth on any land, so she found refuge on the floating island of Delos. Maia was the mother of Hermes.
Ares, the Greek god of war, was known to the Romans by which name?
- Jupiter
- Mars
- Mercury
- Neptune
Answer: Mars. The Romans matched their gods to Greek ones: Ares became Mars, Zeus became Jupiter, Hermes became Mercury and Poseidon became Neptune. The planet Mars and the month of March are named after him.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find Greek mythology questions with answers?
This page has 15 Greek mythology quiz questions with answers and a short explanation for each. Play the quiz first, then open the answer key below it to see every correct answer.
Is this Greek mythology quiz suitable for kids?
Yes, for older kids roughly 10 and up, especially those who enjoy myth-based stories. The questions are family-friendly, though a few harder ones may need some help from an adult.
What are some hard Greek mythology questions?
Try these from the quiz: who was the mother of Apollo and Artemis (Leto), what was the first of Heracles' Twelve Labours (the Nemean lion), and which river Achilles was dipped in (the Styx).
How many questions are in this Greek mythology quiz?
There are 15 questions on Greek gods, heroes and myths, mixing easy and hard. Most people finish in about four minutes, with no sign-up needed.
Is this a Greek gods quiz too?
Yes. Many of the 15 questions are about the Greek gods and goddesses, such as Athena, Hades, Leto and the Twelve Olympians, along with the Titans, heroes and monsters of their myths.