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Greek mythology quiz

Gods, symbols, and stories from ancient Greece.

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Greek mythology quiz: the full question sheet

Gods, symbols, and the stories behind them. See how well you know the ancient Greek pantheon.

By Quizpen · September 8, 2026

  1. Who rules the Olympian gods?

    A. Ares • B. Zeus • C. Hermes • D. Apollo

    Reveal answer

    Zeus. Zeus is the ruler of the Olympian gods.

  2. Which god carries a trident?

    A. Apollo • B. Hephaestus • C. Poseidon • D. Dionysus

    Reveal answer

    Poseidon. The trident is associated with Poseidon, god of the sea.

  3. Which goddess is associated with wisdom?

    A. Athena • B. Aphrodite • C. Hera • D. Artemis

    Reveal answer

    Athena. Athena is associated with wisdom, crafts, and warfare.

  4. Who is the messenger of the gods?

    A. Ares • B. Zeus • C. Apollo • D. Hermes

    Reveal answer

    Hermes. Hermes is the gods’ messenger and a protector of travelers.

  5. Which goddess is Apollo’s twin?

    A. Hera • B. Artemis • C. Athena • D. Aphrodite

    Reveal answer

    Artemis. Apollo and Artemis are twins, children of Zeus and Leto.

  6. Which god is associated with wine?

    A. Poseidon • B. Ares • C. Dionysus • D. Hermes

    Reveal answer

    Dionysus. Dionysus is associated with wine and revelry.

  7. Which bird is a symbol of Athena?

    A. Owl • B. Swan • C. Peacock • D. Dove

    Reveal answer

    Owl. The owl is one of Athena’s best-known symbols.

  8. Which goddess is associated with love and beauty?

    A. Demeter • B. Hestia • C. Hera • D. Aphrodite

    Reveal answer

    Aphrodite. Aphrodite is associated with love and beauty.

  9. Which god is closely associated with war?

    A. Hermes • B. Ares • C. Apollo • D. Dionysus

    Reveal answer

    Ares. Ares is the Greek god associated with war.

  10. Which tree did Athena give Athens in its founding myth?

    A. Pine • B. Oak • C. Olive • D. Cypress

    Reveal answer

    Olive. Athena’s gift of an olive tree won her patronage of Athens.

Answer key

  1. Zeus. Zeus is the ruler of the Olympian gods.
  2. Poseidon. The trident is associated with Poseidon, god of the sea.
  3. Athena. Athena is associated with wisdom, crafts, and warfare.
  4. Hermes. Hermes is the gods’ messenger and a protector of travelers.
  5. Artemis. Apollo and Artemis are twins, children of Zeus and Leto.
  6. Dionysus. Dionysus is associated with wine and revelry.
  7. Owl. The owl is one of Athena’s best-known symbols.
  8. Aphrodite. Aphrodite is associated with love and beauty.
  9. Ares. Ares is the Greek god associated with war.
  10. Olive. Athena’s gift of an olive tree won her patronage of Athens.

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