Do You Know The Minotaur In Greek Myths
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Series of tales and myths trails the ancient Greek people, from their demigod living among them to the Minotaur, a being structured like human but bull head with horn. Take a quiz and learn more about the Minotaur
Questions and Answers
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Part of man, part of the bull, a Minotaur was described as a creature with the head of a bull and body of a man was describe by a Roman poet named?
- A.
Ovid
- B.
Emerson
- C.
Shelley
- D.
Michelangelo
Correct Answer
A. OvidExplanation
The correct answer is Ovid. Ovid was a Roman poet who described the Minotaur as a creature with the head of a bull and body of a man in his work, Metamorphoses. Ovid's Metamorphoses is a collection of mythological stories and transformations, and it includes the story of the Minotaur and the labyrinth.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The Minotaur dwelt at the center of the labyrinth which was an elaborate maze-like construction designed by the architect Daedalus and his son named?
- A.
Voltaire
- B.
Lorenzo de Medici
- C.
Da Vinci
- D.
Icarus
Correct Answer
D. IcarusExplanation
The correct answer is Icarus. In Greek mythology, Daedalus and his son Icarus were imprisoned in the labyrinth by King Minos. Daedalus, being a skilled architect, designed the labyrinth to be a complex maze. Icarus is mentioned in the question as the son of Daedalus, making him the most likely answer. Voltaire, Lorenzo de Medici, and da Vinci are unrelated to the story of the Minotaur and the labyrinth.Rate this question:
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- 3.
After getting advice from the oracle at Delphi, had Daedalus construct a gigantic labyrinth to hold the Minotaur, its location was near Minos palace in?
- A.
Knossos
- B.
Macedonia
- C.
Arcadia
- D.
Greece
Correct Answer
A. KnossosExplanation
The correct answer is Knossos. After receiving advice from the oracle at Delphi, Daedalus constructed a gigantic labyrinth to hold the Minotaur. The location of this labyrinth was near the palace of Minos, which was in Knossos.Rate this question:
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- 4.
After Minotaur ascended the throne of the island of Crete, Minos competed with his brothers to rule. Minos prayed to Poseidon, the sea god to send him?
- A.
Thunderstorm
- B.
Fire
- C.
Bull
- D.
Snow-white Bull
Correct Answer
D. Snow-white BullExplanation
Minos prayed to Poseidon, the sea god to send him a snow-white bull. This is because in Greek mythology, Minos made a deal with Poseidon that he would sacrifice any bull that Poseidon sent him. However, when Poseidon sent a magnificent snow-white bull, Minos was so captivated by its beauty that he decided to keep it and sacrificed a different bull instead. This angered Poseidon, leading to a series of events that ultimately caused great suffering for Minos and his kingdom.Rate this question:
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The number of rooms, staircases, and corridors in the palace has led some archaeologists to suggest that the palace itself was the source of?
- A.
Sparta enclave
- B.
Minotaur house
- C.
Crete palace
- D.
Labyrinth myth
Correct Answer
D. Labyrinth mythExplanation
The mention of the number of rooms, staircases, and corridors in the palace suggests a complex and intricate structure. This aligns with the description of the Labyrinth myth, which is known for its intricate maze-like structure. The Labyrinth myth is associated with the story of the Minotaur, a creature that lived in a labyrinth. Therefore, the number of rooms, staircases, and corridors in the palace supports the suggestion that it was the source of the Labyrinth myth.Rate this question:
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According to A. B. Cook, Minos, and Minotaur are only different forms of the same personage, representing the sun-god of the Cretans who depicted the sun as a?
- A.
Animal
- B.
Bull
- C.
Snow
- D.
Warrior
Correct Answer
B. BullExplanation
According to A. B. Cook, Minos and Minotaur are different forms of the same personage, representing the sun-god of the Cretans. The sun was depicted as a bull by the Cretans, hence the correct answer is "Bull".Rate this question:
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- 7.
Minotaur lived in the labyrinth which expanded underneath the court of King Minos in Crete, and he was born from the union of Mino's wife Pasiphae with the?
- A.
Poseidon
- B.
Cretan Bull
- C.
Bull
- D.
Snow white
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B. Cretan BullExplanation
The Minotaur was born from the union of King Minos' wife Pasiphae and the Cretan Bull. The Cretan Bull was a mythical creature that was sent by Poseidon as a punishment to King Minos. Pasiphae, under the influence of a curse, fell in love with the bull and mated with it, resulting in the birth of the Minotaur. The Minotaur was then kept in the labyrinth underneath King Minos' court.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Minotaur was sent as a gift from Poseidon to Minos, in order to support him in his struggle to become the ruler of?
- A.
Athens
- B.
Greece
- C.
Macedonia
- D.
Crete
Correct Answer
D. CreteExplanation
The Minotaur was sent as a gift from Poseidon to Minos, who was the king of Crete. The Minotaur played a significant role in the mythology of Crete, as it was kept in a labyrinth and fed with human sacrifices. Therefore, the correct answer is Crete.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Once continental Greece was free from Crete dominance, the myth of the Minotaur worked to distance the forming religious consciousness of the?
- A.
Virgil
- B.
Dante
- C.
Hellene poleis
- D.
Pope
Correct Answer
C. Hellene poleisExplanation
The myth of the Minotaur, which originated in Crete, would have been seen as a symbol of foreign dominance and oppression by the Hellene poleis (city-states) in continental Greece. As they sought to distance themselves from Crete's influence and establish their own religious consciousness, the myth of the Minotaur would have served as a reminder of the need to resist outside control and assert their own cultural identity. Thus, the correct answer is Hellene poleis.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Labyrinth is a very complex design or architecture with a lot of potential abysses often designed as entrance or enclave, Minotaur labyrinth was designed by?
- A.
Lorenzo
- B.
Daedalus
- C.
Virgil
- D.
Michelangelo
Correct Answer
B. DaedalusExplanation
Daedalus is the correct answer because he is the mythological figure commonly attributed with designing the labyrinth for King Minos of Crete. In Greek mythology, Daedalus was a skilled craftsman and architect who was known for his ability to create intricate and complex structures. The labyrinth was created to house the Minotaur, a half-man, half-bull creature, and was designed in such a way that it was nearly impossible to escape from.Rate this question:
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