Greek Mythology Scavenger Hunt

Name __________________________________________

1. Ask someone to tell you a story from Greek mythology. What story did they tell you? Ask them to sign to
verify that they told you this story.
2. Find something from a newspaper or magazine that refers to Greek Mythology. Cut it out and attach.
3. Find a map of Ancient Greece. Copy and attach.
4. Who is Zeus father?
5. Find and attach a picture of the Parthenon.
6. List two facts about the Parthenon.
7. Which woman was blamed for the Trojan War?
8. Where was Athena born?
9. Which character from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets resembles Cerebus in Greek Mythology?
10. Find and attach a poem (by an acclaimed poet) about a character(s) in Greek Mythology.
11. What was the name of the blood coursing through the Gods veins to make them immortal?
12. Socrates was a Greek philosopher who taught by asking questions. When teachers ask questions that
encourage students to draw conclusions, they are using the "___________ ____________" of teaching.
13. List the 9 muses.
14. Name a TV show that relates to Greek Mythology?
15. Who was the Goddess of agriculture and fertility?
16. The Olympic Games began when?
17. Provide 3 examples of name brands or companies whose name or logo relates to Greek Mythology.
18. Find 2 architectural examples from Ancient Greece and attach copies.
19. If a woman is described as a siren, what does that mean?
20. When someone says they have opened a Pandoras box, what does that mean and what does it refer to?
21. Who did Narcissus fall in love with?
22. Why was Achilles heel the only place he was vulnerable?
23. Name a song (and the line) where a reference to Greek Mythology is used.
24. Find and attach a picture that represents a symbol of one of the 12 Olympians.
25. Ask an adult if and why they think it is important to learn about Greek Mythology. Have them sign your
answer sheet.

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Greek Mythology Scavenger Hunt Answer Sheet

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