#1
Who is considered the father of Greek tragedy?
Aeschylus
ExplanationAeschylus is credited as the father of Greek tragedy, known for his contributions to drama and the introduction of the second actor.
#2
Which Greek hero is known for his tragic flaw of hubris?
Oedipus
ExplanationOedipus, from Sophocles' play, is known for his tragic flaw of hubris, leading to his downfall and self-inflicted blindness.
#3
Who is the mother of Achilles in Greek mythology?
Thetis
ExplanationThetis is the mother of Achilles, attempting to make him invulnerable by dipping him in the River Styx.
#4
Who is the wife of King Agamemnon in Greek mythology?
Clytemnestra
ExplanationClytemnestra is the wife of King Agamemnon, known for her role in his eventual demise.
#5
Which Greek mythological figure is known for being punished by being chained to a rock and having an eagle eat his liver daily?
Prometheus
ExplanationPrometheus is known for being punished by Zeus, chained to a rock, and having his liver eaten by an eagle daily for stealing fire and giving it to humanity.
#6
Which Greek mythological figure is known for creating mankind out of clay?
Prometheus
ExplanationPrometheus, a Titan, is known for creating mankind out of clay and defying Zeus by stealing fire.
#7
In Greek mythology, who is the goddess of wisdom and warfare?
Athena
ExplanationAthena, the daughter of Zeus, is the goddess of wisdom, warfare, and strategic warfare.
#8
Who is the protagonist in the Greek tragedy 'Antigone'?
Antigone
ExplanationAntigone is the protagonist in the Greek tragedy 'Antigone', known for her defiance of Creon's decree.
#9
Which Greek god is often associated with the tragic cycle of fate?
Apollo
ExplanationApollo, the god of prophecy, is often associated with the tragic cycle of fate in Greek mythology.
#10
What is the term for the excessive pride or arrogance often found in tragic heroes?
Hubris
ExplanationHubris refers to the excessive pride or arrogance often found in tragic heroes, leading to their downfall.
#11
In Greek tragedy, what term refers to the moment of recognition or realization by the tragic hero?
Anagnorisis
ExplanationAnagnorisis refers to the moment of recognition or realization by the tragic hero, often leading to a reversal of fortune.
#12
Who is the queen of the underworld in Greek mythology?
Persephone
ExplanationPersephone is the queen of the underworld, abducted by Hades and becoming his wife.
#13
Who is the father of Oedipus in Greek mythology?
Laius
ExplanationLaius is the father of Oedipus, who unwittingly fulfills a prophecy by killing him and marrying his mother.
#14
Which Greek hero is known for his journey to the underworld to rescue his wife, Eurydice?
Orpheus
ExplanationOrpheus, the musician and poet, is known for his journey to the underworld to rescue his wife, Eurydice, through his enchanting music.
#15
Who wrote the Greek tragedy 'Medea'?
Euripides
ExplanationEuripides wrote the Greek tragedy 'Medea', portraying the vengeance of Medea against Jason.