Ludi Novi Romani/MMDCCLXIV/Certamen Mythologicum - Revision history

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	==== Rules of the Mythology Quiz ====		==== Rules of the Mythology Quiz ====

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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.''' Mount ~~Aetna~~	+	*'''Answer #1.''' Mount Etna

	'''''Question #2.''' Who was the mother of Vulcanus?''		'''''Question #2.''' Who was the mother of Vulcanus?''

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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'':M.~~Pompeius Caninus~~	+	* ''1st Place'':V.Valerius Volusus
−	* ''2nd Place'':V.~~Valerius Volusus~~	+	* ''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

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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?''
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	'''''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

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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 Aetna

	'''''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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	'''''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?''
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	'''''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?'' ~~Dioscuri (Castor&Pollux)~~	+	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?''

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	'''''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?'' Dioscuri (Castor&Pollux)
	*'''Answer #2.'''		*'''Answer #2.'''

	'''''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.''' 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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−	==== ~~Fortuna~~ (Dies 12) ====	+	==== Mercurius (Dies 12) ====

−	'''''Question #1.'''	+	'''''Question #1.''' True or False. Tuesday is called “Dies Mercurii” (Mercury’s Day)?''
	*'''Answer #1.'''		*'''Answer #1.'''

−	'''''Question #2.'''	+	'''''Question #2.''' Identify at least three of Mercury’s counterparts?''
	*'''Answer #2.'''		*'''Answer #2.'''

−	'''''Question #3.'''	+	'''''Question #3.''' In Ovid’s Fasti name the Nymph whom Mercury escorted to the underworld?''
	*'''Answer #3.'''		*'''Answer #3.'''
−


−	==== ~~Mercurius~~ (Dies 12) ====	+	==== Fortuna (Dies 12) ====

−	'''''Question #1.'''	+	'''''Question #1.''' Who was Fortuna’s Greek counterpart?''
	*'''Answer #1.'''		*'''Answer #1.'''

−	'''''Question #2.'''	+	'''''Question #2.''' Fortuna is often described as being veiled or blind depicting which Roman Virtue?''
	*'''Answer #2.'''		*'''Answer #2.'''

−	'''''Question #3.'''	+	'''''Question #3.''' What is the meaning of Fortuna Victrix?''
	*'''Answer #3.'''		*'''Answer #3.'''

−

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	==== Pax (Dies 13) ====		==== Pax (Dies 13) ====

−	'''''Question #1.'''	+	'''''Question #1.''' Who were the parents of Pax?''
	*'''Answer #1.'''		*'''Answer #1.'''

−	'''''Question #2.'''	+	'''''Question #2.''' In art Pax is depicted with what three items?''
	*'''Answer #2.'''		*'''Answer #2.'''

−	'''''Question #3.'''	+	'''''Question #3.''' Pax is often associated with what season?''
−	*'''Answer #3.'''	+	*'''Answer #3.'''