Lesser Gods Of Olympus

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Explore the enchanting domain of lesser-known Greek deities in this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on figures like Cupid, the Graces, and other mythological entities, enhancing your understanding of classical mythology and its cultural significance.

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1.

(Greek/Roman) God of love, usually winged, usually a child or young man with blindfold.
- A.
  
  Neptune
- B.
  
  Hades
- C.
  
  Hestia
- D.
  
  Cupid
- E.
  
  Eros
Correct Answer(s)
D. Cupid
E. Eros

Explanation
Cupid and Eros are both Greek and Roman gods of love who are typically depicted as winged, blindfolded children or young men. They are often associated with the concept of romantic love and are known for shooting arrows into the hearts of people to make them fall in love. Therefore, Cupid and Eros are the correct answers for this question.

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2.

The three Graces are:
- A.
  
  Aglaia
- B.
  
  Naiad
- C.
  
  Euphrosyne
- D.
  
  Nereid
- E.
  
  Thalia
- F.
  
  Proteus
Correct Answer(s)
A. Aglaia
C. Euphrosyne
E. Thalia

Explanation
The three Graces are Aglaia, Euphrosyne, and Thalia. These are the names of the three daughters of Zeus and the Oceanid nymph Eurynome in Greek mythology. The Graces were known for their beauty, charm, and gracefulness, and they were often depicted as attendants of the goddess Aphrodite. Aglaia represented elegance, Euphrosyne represented joy, and Thalia represented festivity and good cheer.

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Goddess of youth, married Hercules, cup bearer to Gods, Zeus and Hera's daughter
- A.
  
  Hebe
- B.
  
  Cilo
- C.
  
  Euterpe
- D.
  
  Erato
- E.
  
  Thalia
Correct Answer
A. Hebe

Explanation
Hebe is the correct answer because she is known as the Goddess of youth, and she was married to Hercules. She also served as the cup bearer to the Gods, which indicates her close relationship with them. Additionally, Hebe is the daughter of Zeus and Hera, further solidifying her connection to the divine world.

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4.

Goddess of rainbow, youth, beautiful female messenger of Gods, had winds like rainbow.
- A.
  
  Iris
- B.
  
  Melpomene
- C.
  
  Polyhymnia
- D.
  
  Amphitrite
- E.
  
  Nereus
Correct Answer
A. Iris

Explanation
Iris is the correct answer because she is known as the goddess of the rainbow, youth, and is considered the beautiful female messenger of the Gods. Additionally, the mention of her having winds like a rainbow further supports the identification of Iris as the correct answer.

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Lesser Gods Of Olympus

(Greek/Roman) God of love, usually winged, usually a child or young man with blindfold.

The three Graces are:

Goddess of youth, married Hercules, cup bearer to Gods, Zeus and Hera's daughter

Goddess of rainbow, youth, beautiful female messenger of Gods, had winds like rainbow.