1.
Hvem er Hera datter af?
Correct Answer
B. Kronos og Rhea
Explanation
Hera is the daughter of Kronos and Rhea. In Greek mythology, Kronos is a Titan and the father of the gods, while Rhea is a Titaness and the mother of the gods. Hera is one of the major goddesses in Greek mythology and is known as the queen of the gods and the goddess of marriage and childbirth.
2.
Hvad betyder "Hera"?
Correct Answer
C. Herskerinde
Explanation
The word "Hera" refers to the Greek goddess of marriage and childbirth. She is often depicted as a powerful and authoritative figure, hence the translation "Herskerinde" which means "ruler" or "mistress". This choice aligns with the traditional portrayal of Hera as a dominant and influential deity in Greek mythology.
3.
Hvad våger Hera over?
Correct Answer
A. Hjem og ægteskab
Explanation
Hera, the Greek goddess, is known for being the protector of marriage and the home. She is often depicted as a loyal and devoted wife to her husband Zeus. Therefore, it makes sense that she would watch over and be concerned with the well-being of homes and marriages. The answer "Hjem og ægteskab" (Home and marriage) aligns with Hera's role and responsibilities in Greek mythology.
4.
Hvad hersker Poseidon over?
Correct Answer
C. Havet
Explanation
Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea, so it is fitting that he rules over the ocean. In Greek mythology, Poseidon is often depicted as a powerful deity who controls the waves, storms, and all creatures that dwell in the sea. He is also associated with earthquakes and horses. Therefore, the correct answer is "Havet" (the sea).
5.
Hvad hedder Poseidons søn, der er halv menneske, og halv fisk?
Correct Answer
B. Triton
Explanation
Triton is the correct answer because he is known in Greek mythology as the son of Poseidon and Amphitrite. He is often depicted as a merman, with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a fish. Triton is also associated with the sea and is often depicted as a powerful and skilled sea god.
6.
Hvilken forfatter fra ca 700 fvt. beskrev Poseidon som "jordrysteren"?
Correct Answer
C. Homer
Explanation
Homer is the correct answer because he is known for his epic poems, including the Iliad and the Odyssey, which feature various gods and goddesses from Greek mythology, including Poseidon. In these poems, Poseidon is often referred to as the "earth-shaker" or "earth-encircler," which can be interpreted as "jordrysteren" in Danish. Therefore, Homer is the most likely author to have described Poseidon in this way.
7.
Hvilke to navne havde Deméters datter, der blev bortført af Hades?
Correct Answer
C. Kore og Persofone
Explanation
Kore og Persofone var de to navne, som Deméters datter havde, før hun blev bortført af Hades.
8.
Deméter er:
Correct Answer
B. Kornets gudinde
Explanation
Deméter er kendt som kornets gudinde i græsk mytologi. Hun er ansvarlig for landbrug, høst og frugtbarhed. Deméter er ofte afbildet med en kornetaks og symboliserer vækst og rigdom. Hendes tilknytning til kornet og landbruget gør hende til en vigtig figur i det gamle græske samfund, hvor landbruget var en central del af økonomien.
9.
Hvem fandt Kore, Deméters datter?
Correct Answer
A. Hermes
Explanation
Hermes found Kore, Demeter's daughter.
10.
Hvordan mener de gamle grækere at "mælkevejen" opstod?
Correct Answer
B. Hera spildte sin guddommelige modersmælk
Explanation
According to the ancient Greeks, the "mælkevejen" or Milky Way was believed to have been formed when Hera, the wife of Zeus and the queen of the gods, spilled her divine breast milk across the sky. This explanation is rooted in Greek mythology and their belief in the actions and powers of the gods and goddesses.