November+11

1. In Norse mythology, the Valkyries were beautiful young women who escorted heroes of the battlefield to a special place. What was that place called? (Valhalla)

2. In ancient Greek myth, who stole the sacred fire from the gods and gave it to man? (Prometheus)

3. In Greek mythology what was unusual about Medusa’s hair? (//It was made of snakes/serpents//)

4. Secret of the Sirens. The Gorgon’s Gaze, Mines of the Minotaur and The Chimera’s Curse are all part of which series by Julia Golding? (//The Companion’s Quartet//)

5. Aphrodite was the Greek goddess associated with love, beauty and fertility. Who was her Roman counterpart? (Venus)

6. How many heads was the Hydra born with? (nine)

7. What is the name of the camp that Percy Jackson, whose father is the God Poseidon, is sent to after he is expelled from 6 different schools for not being able to control his temper? (Camp Half Blood)

8. What is the book called where Ulysses comes home from Troy? (The Odyssey by Homer)

9. In Greek mythology what is the name of the river that separates the world of the living from the world of the dead? (//the Styx)//

10. This twin sister of Apollo was the goddess of chastity. She is often depicted with bow and arrow. Who was she? (Artemis)

11. I am a symbol of rebirth, as I was born many times. I was born of fire. Every 500 years I am set aflame and I rise from my ashes. Who am I? (Phoenix)

12. Who killed his father and married his mother in the Greek story by Sophocles? (Oedipus Rex)

13. What is the Roman name for Zeus? (Jupiter)

14. Name the twins who according to Roman legend founded Rome? (//Romulus and Remus)//

15. What was the name of the group of warriors that King Arthur had gathered at Camelot? (Knights of the Round Table)