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Mythology

Edith Hamilton

Study Guide

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Summary
Characters
- Character List
- Zeus
- Odysseus
- Oedipus
- Medea
Literary Devices
- Themes
- Motifs
- Symbols
Quotes
- Important Quotes Explained
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Quick Quizzes

Part One, Chapters 1-2 Quiz

Quick Quizzes Part One, Chapters 1-2 Quiz

1 of 5
Which of the following mythological characters is not a Titan?

Zeus
Prometheus
Ocean
Mnemosyne

2 of 5
How many proper Olympians are there?

Eight
Nine
Twelve
Ten

3 of 5
Who is Hades' wife and queen of the underworld?

Hestia
Hephaestus
Helen
Persephone

4 of 5
Which of the following is not a trio of sisters in Greek myth?

The Fates
The Nyads
The Gorgons
The Graiae

5 of 5
Every winter, Demeter is filled with sorrow: why?

Cold weather
Her husband leaves
Persephone joins her
Persephone goes to Hades

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