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TwoCaps_Symbolic
30) On this coin's reverse you see two "caps" either side of a cornucopia. These two caps are symbols representing a pair of gods. a) Who are they? b) By what joint name are they known?
Date: 10/27/2006
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another_god_Lyre
31) On this British mosaic appears another mythological figure with a lyre. He could sing beautifully and charm wild beasts. a) What is his name ( 7 letters) b) What is the name of his wife who died from a serpent bite?
Date: 10/18/2006
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Neptune
32) This is the god Neptune shown on a coin of Septimius Severus. Neptune had a giant son who was a mighty hunter, but he was killed and then placed among the stars. a) Who is he ? b) What is the name of his dog?
Date: 10/18/2006
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Greek_Aulos
33) This shows an aulos, a Greek reedpipe. A mythological satyr was an expert at playing it and challenged Apollo to a musical contest, but Apollo won and killed him. Who was this unfortunate musical satyr?
Date: 10/27/2006
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Persephone_Lokris
34) On the reverse of this coin from Lokris is a famous hero who is featured in Homer's Iliad. He was the King of Salamis and his name has 4 letters. Who is he?
Date: 10/28/2006
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A_leavesTroy
35) On this coin Aeneas is portrayed leaving Troy and carrying his father. What was his father's name?
Date: 10/27/2006
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UlyssesGreeted
36) On this Roman Republican coin the returning Ulysses is greeted by his dog who still remembered him. What was the dog's name?
Date: 10/27/2006
Views: 406
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ABullbabe
37) Tie Breaker #1: This mythic child with a bull's head was supposedly born in Crete. a) Who was the mother? b) Who was the child?
Date: 10/28/2006
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Cretan_Labyrinth
38) Tie Breaker #2: a) At the command of which king was this labyrinth designed? b) Who designed it? c) what was the name of his son who flew too close to the sun?
Date: 10/29/2006
Views: 371
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OdysseusresistsSiren
39) Tie Breaker #3 - Odysseus is here shown as tied to a mast to resist a Siren, however there was a witch whom he did not resist. a) What was her name? b) On which island did she live? c) into which animals did she turn Odysseus' crew?
Date: 10/29/2006
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