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Mythology Trivia
In ancient times, both the Romans and Greeks believed in gods and goddesses.The duties of
these gods and goddesses were similar, but the names were different. Use the chart to
answer the questions.
GODS AND GODDESSES
Roman Names
Jupiter
Duties
Lord of the sky and ruler of all the gods
Zeus
Juno
Wife of Jupiter/Zeus and protector of marriage
Hera
Mars
God of war
Ares
Minerva
Goddess of wisdom, arts, and battle
Neptune
Ruler of the seas
Pluto
Ruler of the underworld and wealth
Diana
Goddess of hunting and youth
Venus
Goddess of love and beauty
Mercury
Messenger of the gods
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For the Romans, who was the leader of all the gods?
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What was Minerva’s function?
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In ancient Greece, who was the ruler of the underworld?
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For the Greeks, who was the goddess of love?
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Who was the messenger of the gods in these two different cultures?
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What was Diana’s duty in ancient Rome?
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Greek Names
Athena
Poseidon
Hades
Artemis
Aphrodite
Hermes
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ANSWER KEY
CHART: Mythology Trivia
(page 22)
1. Jupiter
2. Goddess of wisdom, arts, and battle
3. Hades
4. Aphrodite
5. Mercury in Rome; Hermes in Greece
6. Goddess of hunting and youth
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