Creatures in Greek Mythology

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Creatures in Greek Mythology

Part One – Related to Harry Potter

1. There are five figures in Greek Mythology with the name “Argus”. Research three of them, and give a short description. (10)
2. Why could it be said that JK Rowling gave Filch the first name Argus, when looking at it from the perspective of Greek Mythology? (5)
3. What was Cerberus and how is he linked to Harry Potter? (5)
4. What happened between Heracles and Cerebrus? (5)
5. The sphinx in Greek mythology was said to be the daughter of which two other creatures? (5)
6. What is the famous riddle the sphinx asked all passersby when it sat outside Thebes? (5)
7. Who eventually solved this riddle? (5)

Total points available for part one: 40

Part Two – Homer’s Odyssey

1. Briefly describe the encounter between the Cyclops Polyphemus and the hero Odysseus. (10)
2. Name the three creatures that Odysseus encountered in Book XII of The Odyssey, when he was trying to sail on the sea. (10)
3. Find a picture which depicts a scene from the Odyssey. (5)

Total points available for part two: 25

Part Three

Choose two Greek Mythological Creatures and write at least one hundred words on each, describing who they are, what they looked like and what they did in the Greek legends.

Points available for part three: 35

Total points available: 100


Remember to cite your sources (website used), and no copy and pasting!

Completed thus far by:

Hufflepuff
Cookiemonster
Jennifer Williams

Ravenclaw
LilyFlower

Slytherin
Dark Dealer
Pillowloverchick
Raistlin the Wizard
Fated4HP

Well done to everyone who has completed this class, the answers were great to read. :

Hufflepuff
Cookiemonster: 37
Jennifer Williams: 32

Ravenclaw
LilyFlower: 38

Slytherin
Dark Dealer: 2
Pillowloverchick: 34
Raistlin the Wizard: 40
Fated4HP: 35

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