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The Gorgon's Head

Quiz by Poppy E.

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  • Q1
    What mythical creature was Medusa originally?
    A lion
    A serpent
    A beautiful woman
    A dragon
    30s
  • Q2
    In the myth of The Gorgon's Head, who helped Perseus on his quest to slay Medusa?
    The Furies
    The nymphs
    The gods
    The Titans
    30s
  • Q3
    What material was the Gorgon's head used to create?
    Sword
    Thunderbolt
    Aegis
    Trident
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the nature of Medusa's gaze?
    Blinding
    Petrifying
    Enchanting
    Healing
    30s
  • Q5
    What was the appearance of the Gorgon's Head?
    It had wings and talons
    It had a lion's body and a human head
    It had snakes for hair and a grotesque face
    It had a shimmering golden crown
    30s
  • Q6
    Who was the only one of the three Gorgon sisters who was mortal?
    Athena
    Medusa
    Stheno
    Euryale
    30s
  • Q7
    In the myth of The Gorgon's Head, who was the Gorgon's mortal enemy?
    Achilles
    Odysseus
    Perseus
    Hercules
    30s
  • Q8
    In the myth of The Gorgon's Head, what was the Gorgon's name?
    Euryale
    Scylla
    Medusa
    Stheno
    30s
  • Q9
    In the myth of The Gorgon's Head, what were the Gorgons known for?
    Being half-human, half-snake
    Having wings
    Having fire-breath
    Having snakes for hair
    30s
  • Q10
    In the myth of The Gorgon's Head, what happened to those who looked directly at Medusa's eyes?
    They lost their hearing
    They turned to stone
    They became invisible
    They fell into a deep sleep
    30s
  • Q11
    Who possessed the Gorgon's Head after it was severed?
    Poseidon
    Zeus
    Perseus
    Hercules
    30s
  • Q12
    In the myth of The Gorgon's Head, what did Perseus use to slay Medusa?
    A shield
    A bow and arrow
    A spear
    A sword
    30s
  • Q13
    In Greek mythology, what was the Gorgon's Head capable of?
    Controlling the weather
    Turning people to stone
    Cursing people with bad luck
    Granting eternal life
    30s
  • Q14
    Who was the Gorgon's Head named after?
    Odysseus
    Medusa
    Hercules
    Perseus
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the significance of the Gorgon's Head in Greek mythology?
    It had the power to control minds
    It had the power to grant eternal youth
    It had the power to heal wounds
    It had the power to turn people into stone
    30s

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