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==== Rules of the Mythology Quiz ====
 
==== Rules of the Mythology Quiz ====
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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.'''  
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*'''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.'''  
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*'''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.'''
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*'''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.'''  
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*'''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.'''  
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*'''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.'''
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*'''Answer #3.''' Eumachia
  
  
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::''c.    Jupiter Tonans''  
 
::''c.    Jupiter Tonans''  
 
::''d.    Jupiter Taranis''  
 
::''d.    Jupiter Taranis''  
*'''Answer #1.'''  
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*'''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.'''
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*'''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.'''
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*'''Answer #3.''' The Dioscuri, Heracles, Helen, Bacchus,
  
  
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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.'''  
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*'''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?''
*'''Answer #2.'''  
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*'''Answer #2.''' Erebus
  
 
'''''Question #3.''' Who were the Roman demigods of the Underworld?''
 
'''''Question #3.''' Who were the Roman demigods of the Underworld?''
*'''Answer #3.'''
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*'''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
 
Pluto?''
 
Pluto?''
*'''Answer #4.'''
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*'''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.'''  
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*'''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.'''  
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*'''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.'''  
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*'''Answer #1.''' Matronalia, b.) lambs & cattle,
  
 
'''''Question #2.''' Identify the meaning of Juno Sospita?''
 
'''''Question #2.''' Identify the meaning of Juno Sospita?''
*'''Answer #2.'''  
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*'''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.'''
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*'''Answer #3.''' Saturnia
  
 
'''''Question #4.''' Name three children Juno gave birth to?''
 
'''''Question #4.''' Name three children Juno gave birth to?''
*'''Answer #4.'''
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*'''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.'''  
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*'''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.'''  
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*'''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.'''
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*'''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.'''  
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*'''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?''
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the god of?''  
 
::''a.    Cat''  
 
::''a.    Cat''  
 
::''b.    Ox''  
 
::''b.    Ox''  
 
::''c.    Bird''  
 
::''c.    Bird''  
 
::''d.    Horse''  
 
::''d.    Horse''  
*'''Answer #2.'''  
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*'''Answer #2.''' D-Horse
  
 
'''''Question #3.''' Which saltwater goddess was Neptune paired with?''
 
'''''Question #3.''' Which saltwater goddess was Neptune paired with?''
*'''Answer #3.'''
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*'''Answer #3.''' Salacia
  
===== Bonus Questions =====
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===== The Sea (Dies 5) --- Bonus Questions =====
  
 
'''''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.'''  
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*'''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?''  
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shipwrecks?''
*'''Answer #2.'''  
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*'''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?''
*'''Answer #3.'''
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*'''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.'''
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*'''Answer #4.''' Mermaid
  
  
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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.'''  
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*'''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.'''  
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*'''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.'''
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*'''Answer #3.''' Suffimen
 
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==== Vulcanus (Dies 7) ====
 
==== Vulcanus (Dies 7) ====
  
'''''Question #1.''' Give the location of the forge of Volcanus?''
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'''''Question #1.''' Give the location of the forge of Vulcanus?''
*'''Answer #1.'''  
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*'''Answer #1.''' Mount Etna
  
'''''Question #2.''' Who was the mother of Volcanus?''
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'''''Question #2.''' Who was the mother of Vulcanus?''
*'''Answer #2.'''  
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*'''Answer #2.''' Juno
  
'''''Question #3.''' Which goddess did Volcanus father Cupid with?''
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'''''Question #3.''' Which goddess did Vulcanus father Cupid with?''
*'''Answer #3.'''
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*'''Answer #3.''' Venus
  
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==== Bacchus (Dies 8) ====
 
==== Bacchus (Dies 8) ====
  
'''''Question #1.'''  
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'''''Question #1.''' True or False. Bacchus is the Patron Deity of Agriculture and Theatre?''
*'''Answer #1.'''  
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*'''Answer #1.''' True
  
'''''Question #2.'''  
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'''''Question #2.''' The nymphs known to follow Bacchus are called?''
*'''Answer #2.'''
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*'''Answer #2.''' Bacchae, Maenades,Thyades,Mimallones, Mimallonides, (any answr is applicable)
 
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'''''Question #3.'''  
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*'''Answer #3.'''
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'''''Question #3.''' Which gods are known to be associated with Bacchus?''
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*'''Answer #3.''' Liber & Dionysus
  
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==== Venus (Dies 9) ====
 
==== Venus (Dies 9) ====
  
'''''Question #1.'''  
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'''''Question #1.''' As Mother of Aeneas what Gens claims to descend from the goddess Venus?''
*'''Answer #1.'''
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*'''Answer #1.''' Gens Iulii, Gens Julia (both acceptable)
 
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'''''Question #2.'''  
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*'''Answer #2.'''  
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'''''Question #3.'''  
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'''''Question #2.''' Venus is the mother of which winged god?''
*'''Answer #3.'''
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*'''Answer #2.''' Cupid
  
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'''''Question #3.''' On April 1st  which Festival is celebrated in honor of Venus Verticorida?''
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*'''Answer #3.''' Veneralia
  
  
 
==== Apollo (Dies 9) ====
 
==== Apollo (Dies 9) ====
  
'''''Question #1.'''  
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'''''Question #1.''' What “mythical” creature was sacred to Apollo?''
*'''Answer #1.'''  
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*'''Answer #1.''' Griffin
  
'''''Question #2.'''  
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'''''Question #2.''' Who was Apollo’s famous twin?''
*'''Answer #2.'''
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*'''Answer #2.''' Diana
 
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'''''Question #3.'''  
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*'''Answer #3.'''
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'''''Question #3.''' Name three things Apollo is the god of?''
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*'''Answer #3.''' light, poetry, Music, Medicine, Prophecy (many answers do apply)
  
  
 
==== The Nine Muses (Dies 9) ====
 
==== The Nine Muses (Dies 9) ====
  
'''''Question #1.'''  
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'''''Question #1.''' Who were the parents of the Nine Muses?''
*'''Answer #1.'''  
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*'''Answer #1.''' Jupiter & Mnesomyne
  
'''''Question #2.'''  
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'''''Question #2.''' What other name were the Muses called in Roman Myth?''
*'''Answer #2.'''
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*'''Answer #2.''' The Camenae
 
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'''''Question #3.'''  
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*'''Answer #3.'''
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'''''Question #3.''' Name the Nine Muses and their patron arts?''
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*'''Answer #3.''' Callope-Epic Poetry, Clio-History, Erato-Love Poetry, Euterpe-Lyrical Poetry, Melpomene-Tragedy,Polyhymnia-Sacred Poetry,
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Terpschiore-Dance, Thalia-Comedy, Urania-Astronomy,
  
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==== Ceres (Dies 10) ====
 
==== Ceres (Dies 10) ====
  
'''''Question #1.'''  
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'''''Question #1.''' The seven day Festival of Cerealia included what popular Ludi?''
*'''Answer #1.'''  
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*'''Answer #1.''' Ludi Ceriales
  
'''''Question #2.'''  
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'''''Question #2.''' The changing of the seasons is based off the kidnapping of which daughter of Ceres?''
*'''Answer #2.'''  
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*'''Answer #2.''' Prosperina
  
'''''Question #3.'''  
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'''''Question #3.''' Which goddess is associated with Ceres?''
*'''Answer #3.'''
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*'''Answer #3.''' Tellus
  
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===== Pomona (Dies 10) --- Bonus Questions =====
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'''''Question #1.''' True or False.  Pomona has a Greek counterpart?''
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*'''Answer #1.''' False
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'''''Question #2.''' Pomona rejected the love of which fertility god?''
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*'''Answer #2.''' Silvanus
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'''''Question #3.''' What kind of knife is associated with Pomona?''
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*'''Answer #3.''' Pruning knife
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==== Diana (Dies 11) ====
 
==== Diana (Dies 11) ====
  
'''''Question #1.'''  
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'''''Question #1.''' True or False.  Diana is one of the three virgin goddesses in roman myth?''
*'''Answer #1.'''  
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*'''Answer #1.''' True
  
'''''Question #2.'''  
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'''''Question #2.''' Which Titan goddess associates with Diana?''
*'''Answer #2.'''  
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*'''Answer #2.''' Luna
  
'''''Question #3.'''  
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'''''Question #3.''' When Diana is wearing a crown, which symbol is shown?''
*'''Answer #3.'''
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*'''Answer #3.''' Moon
  
 
   
 
   
  
==== Fortuna (Dies 12) ====
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==== Mercurius (Dies 12) ====
  
'''''Question #1.'''  
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'''''Question #1.''' True or False.    Tuesday is called “Dies Mercurii” (Mercury’s Day)?''
*'''Answer #1.'''  
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*'''Answer #1.''' False
  
'''''Question #2.'''  
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'''''Question #2.''' Identify at least three of Mercury’s counterparts?''
*'''Answer #2.'''  
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*'''Answer #2.''' Wodin (Wotan) Lugh, Hermes
  
'''''Question #3.'''  
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'''''Question #3.''' In Ovid’s Fasti name the Nymph whom Mercury escorted to the underworld?''
*'''Answer #3.'''
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*'''Answer #3.''' Larunda
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==== Mercurius (Dies 12) ====
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==== Fortuna (Dies 12) ====
  
'''''Question #1.'''  
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'''''Question #1.''' Who was Fortuna’s Greek counterpart?''
*'''Answer #1.'''  
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*'''Answer #1.''' Tyche
  
'''''Question #2.'''  
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'''''Question #2.''' Fortuna is often described as being veiled or blind depicting which Roman Virtue?''
*'''Answer #2.'''  
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*'''Answer #2.''' Justitia
  
'''''Question #3.'''  
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'''''Question #3.''' What is the meaning of Fortuna Victrix?''
*'''Answer #3.'''
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*'''Answer #3.''' Victory in Battle
 
   
 
   
 
  
  
 
==== Pax (Dies 13) ====
 
==== Pax (Dies 13) ====
  
'''''Question #1.'''  
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'''''Question #1.''' Who were the parents of Pax?''
*'''Answer #1.'''  
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*'''Answer #1.''' Jupiter & Justitia
  
'''''Question #2.'''  
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'''''Question #2.''' In art Pax is depicted with what three items?''
*'''Answer #2.'''  
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*'''Answer #2.''' olive branch, cornucopia, and scepter
  
'''''Question #3.'''  
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'''''Question #3.''' Pax is often associated with what season?''
*'''Answer #3.'''
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*'''Answer #3.''' Spring
  
  
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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'':
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* ''1st Place'':V.Valerius Volusus
* ''2nd Place'':
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* ''2nd Place'':M.Pompeius Caninus
* ''3rd Place'':
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* ''3rd Place'':G.Solarius Alexander
* ''4th Place'':
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* ''4th Place'':C.Petronius Africanus
* ''5th Place'':
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* ''5th Place'':Ti.Marcius Quadra
  
 
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Rules of the Mythology Quiz

1. Three (3) points are given for each completely correct answer.

2. Whomever has the most points at the end of the contest wins a prize.

3. Submit answers to each day's questions to MusesDream@gmail.com with the subject header "Mythology Trivium".

4. My decision is final in interpreting what is and what is not a correct answer.

Sta. Cornelia Valeriana Iuliana Aeternia


Questions and Answers for Mythology Quiz

Mars (Dies 1)

Question #1. Who was the Consort of Mars? And what was her name?

  • Answer #1. Nerio, Nerine, or Valour

Question #2. What was the name of the Priesthood that Mars was called upon to drive off rust?

  • Answer #2. Priesthood of the Arval Brothers

Question #3. Which two animals were sacred to Mars?

  • Answer #3. Woodpecker and Wolf


Concordia (Dies 1)

Question #1. Which pair of Deities was Concordia associated with?

  • Answer #1. Pax & Salus

Question #2. Which Aedile erected a Bronze Shrine to Concordia in 304 B.C?

  • Answer #2. Gnaeus Flavius

Question #3. In the city of Pompeii which Priestess dedicated a temple to Concordia Augusta?

  • Answer #3. Eumachia


Iuppiter (Dies 1)

Question #1. Give Definition to the following four aspects of Iuppiter

a. Jupiter Caelestis
b. Jupiter Optimus Maximus
c. Jupiter Tonans
d. Jupiter Taranis
  • 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?

  • 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?

  • Answer #3. The Dioscuri, Heracles, Helen, Bacchus,


Pluto (Dies 2)

Question #1. What are the names of the Five Rivers of Hades? And what are their meanings?

  • 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?

  • Answer #2. Erebus

Question #3. Who were the Roman demigods of the Underworld?

  • Answer #3. Minos, Rhadamanthus, and Aeacus, or Inferii Di

Question #4. How many pomegranate seeds did Prosperina eat to seal her marriage to Pluto?

  • Answer #4. six


Prosperina (Dies 2)

Question #1. Prosperina is closely associated with what ancient Fertility goddess?

  • Answer #1. Libera

Question #2. Who was the poet who asked Prosperina to bring his wife back to the land of the living?

  • Answer #2. Orpheus


Iuno (Dies 3)

Question #1. Name the Festival held in honor of Juno during March? Name the animals sacrificed in her honor?

  • Answer #1. Matronalia, b.) lambs & cattle,

Question #2. Identify the meaning of Juno Sospita?

  • Answer #2. The Saviour

Question #3. In Virgil’s Aeneid what name is Juno referred as?

  • Answer #3. Saturnia

Question #4. Name three children Juno gave birth to?

  • Answer #4. Vulcan, Ares, Juventas (Hebe)


Minerva (Dies 4)

Question #1. Minerva is worshipped as one of the Capitoline Triad with what other two gods?

  • Answer #1. Iuno & Iuppiter

Question #2. Identify three things Minerva is known to be goddess of?

  • Answer #2. Wisdom, Weaving, Strategic War, Music, (many different answers can apply)

Question #3. Minerva is closely associated with what Celtic goddess?

  • Answer #3. Sulis Minerva


Neptunus (Dies 5)

Question #1. On what day is Neptunalia held?

  • Answer #1. July 23rd

Question #2. Besides being the god of water and the sea, which animal is Neptune the god of?

a. Cat
b. Ox
c. Bird
d. Horse
  • Answer #2. D-Horse

Question #3. Which saltwater goddess was Neptune paired with?

  • Answer #3. Salacia


The Sea (Dies 5) --- Bonus Questions

Question #1. Name the Sea Queen married to the Ocean Giant Ophion in Book I of the Argonautica?

  • Answer #1. Eurynome

Question #2. Name the two demigods, sailors invoked to protect them against shipwrecks?

  • Answer #2. Dioscuri (Castor & Pollux)

Question #3. Who were the 3, 000 daughters of Titans Oceanus and Tethys?

  • Answer #3. The Oceanids

Question #4. Which mythological creature is often identified with a Siren?

  • Answer #4. Mermaid


Vesta (Dies 6)

Question #1. Which auspicious tree is used in kindling Vestas’ sacred fire?

  • Answer #1. Arbor Felix (Oak Tree)

Question #2. Who was the Vestal Virgin who gave birth to Romulus & Remus?

  • Answer #2. Rhea Silvia

Question #3. What was the task that Vestal’s perform during Parilia?

  • Answer #3. Suffimen


Vulcanus (Dies 7)

Question #1. Give the location of the forge of Vulcanus?

  • Answer #1. Mount Etna

Question #2. Who was the mother of Vulcanus?

  • Answer #2. Juno

Question #3. Which goddess did Vulcanus father Cupid with?

  • Answer #3. Venus


Bacchus (Dies 8)

Question #1. True or False. Bacchus is the Patron Deity of Agriculture and Theatre?

  • Answer #1. True

Question #2. The nymphs known to follow Bacchus are called?

  • Answer #2. Bacchae, Maenades,Thyades,Mimallones, Mimallonides, (any answr is applicable)

Question #3. Which gods are known to be associated with Bacchus?

  • Answer #3. Liber & Dionysus


Venus (Dies 9)

Question #1. As Mother of Aeneas what Gens claims to descend from the goddess Venus?

  • Answer #1. Gens Iulii, Gens Julia (both acceptable)

Question #2. Venus is the mother of which winged god?

  • Answer #2. Cupid

Question #3. On April 1st which Festival is celebrated in honor of Venus Verticorida?

  • Answer #3. Veneralia


Apollo (Dies 9)

Question #1. What “mythical” creature was sacred to Apollo?

  • Answer #1. Griffin

Question #2. Who was Apollo’s famous twin?

  • Answer #2. Diana

Question #3. Name three things Apollo is the god of?

  • Answer #3. light, poetry, Music, Medicine, Prophecy (many answers do apply)


The Nine Muses (Dies 9)

Question #1. Who were the parents of the Nine Muses?

  • Answer #1. Jupiter & Mnesomyne

Question #2. What other name were the Muses called in Roman Myth?

  • Answer #2. The Camenae

Question #3. Name the Nine Muses and their patron arts?

  • Answer #3. Callope-Epic Poetry, Clio-History, Erato-Love Poetry, Euterpe-Lyrical Poetry, Melpomene-Tragedy,Polyhymnia-Sacred Poetry,

Terpschiore-Dance, Thalia-Comedy, Urania-Astronomy,


Ceres (Dies 10)

Question #1. The seven day Festival of Cerealia included what popular Ludi?

  • Answer #1. Ludi Ceriales

Question #2. The changing of the seasons is based off the kidnapping of which daughter of Ceres?

  • Answer #2. Prosperina

Question #3. Which goddess is associated with Ceres?

  • Answer #3. Tellus


Pomona (Dies 10) --- Bonus Questions

Question #1. True or False. Pomona has a Greek counterpart?

  • Answer #1. False

Question #2. Pomona rejected the love of which fertility god?

  • Answer #2. Silvanus

Question #3. What kind of knife is associated with Pomona?

  • Answer #3. Pruning knife


Diana (Dies 11)

Question #1. True or False. Diana is one of the three virgin goddesses in roman myth?

  • Answer #1. True

Question #2. Which Titan goddess associates with Diana?

  • Answer #2. Luna

Question #3. When Diana is wearing a crown, which symbol is shown?

  • Answer #3. Moon


Mercurius (Dies 12)

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

  • Answer #1. False

Question #2. Identify at least three of Mercury’s counterparts?

  • Answer #2. Wodin (Wotan) Lugh, Hermes

Question #3. In Ovid’s Fasti name the Nymph whom Mercury escorted to the underworld?

  • Answer #3. Larunda


Fortuna (Dies 12)

Question #1. Who was Fortuna’s Greek counterpart?

  • Answer #1. Tyche

Question #2. Fortuna is often described as being veiled or blind depicting which Roman Virtue?

  • Answer #2. Justitia

Question #3. What is the meaning of Fortuna Victrix?

  • Answer #3. Victory in Battle


Pax (Dies 13)

Question #1. Who were the parents of Pax?

  • Answer #1. Jupiter & Justitia

Question #2. In art Pax is depicted with what three items?

  • Answer #2. olive branch, cornucopia, and scepter

Question #3. Pax is often associated with what season?

  • Answer #3. Spring



Final Results

The scores for the Mythology Quiz for Ludi Novi Romani 2764 and final positions are:

  • 1st Place:V.Valerius Volusus
  • 2nd Place:M.Pompeius Caninus
  • 3rd Place:G.Solarius Alexander
  • 4th Place:C.Petronius Africanus
  • 5th Place:Ti.Marcius Quadra
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