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Greek Mythology Scavenger Hunt
Using the National Geographic Website on Greek Mythology,
answer each question. Then write a story that is inspired by the
myths we have read.
1. Which Greek mythological king killed the monster known
as Scylla?
2. What feature of Scylla is the most remarkable and
dangerous?
3. What other danger did the king and his men face?
4. What is the name of the mythological beast that was
killed by Theseus?
5. Where did this beast live?
6. How did Theseus lead the children out of the beast’s
home and to safety?
7. Who was Hercules’ father?
8. Who helped Hercules defeat the terrible hydra?
9. Perseus killed the Medusa, a monster that had unusual
hair. What was different about Medusa’s hair?
10. What would happen to someone who looked at the Medusa?
11. How did Perseus kill the Medusa if looking at her
would have turned him to stone?
12. Describe the mythological beast known as the Chimera?
13. Who killed the Chimera?
(from 10 Facts about Ancient Greeks)
14. How long ago is it believed that Greek civilizations
were formed?
15. What food did the ancient Greeks not eat, and why
didn’t they eat them?
16. They gates to the underworld were guarded by what kind
of animal, and what was that animal’s name?
17. The Olympic games were probably named after what
mountain?
18. What were 2 things that made wrestling particularly
difficult in the first Olympics?
19. How did the Greeks conquer the city of Troy? What
sneaky and cunning trick did they pull on Troy?
20. What did the ancient Greeks invent that we still enjoy
today?
**As we have learned, Greek myths are often stories that
celebrate courage and strength. Write a story inspired by
a Greek myth. Do not write about a specific Greek god or
monster. Make up your own monster and hero. Have fun!