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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2020 23:06:32 GMT
Myth and Legend .... Usual rules apply
1 In Roman mythology, who was the messenger of the gods ?
2 To whom did Apollo bestow the gift of prophecy ?
3 Which Titan carried the world on his shoulders ?
4 What ship carried Jason on his quest for the golden fleece ?
5 What was the name of the Roman slave who befriended a lion which later saved his life ?
6 In Greek mythology, where do the souls of the righteous go after death ?
7 Who was the Greek and Roman god of the moon, music and poetry ?
8 Who was the Greek god of wine ?
9 In Egyptian mythology, Ra was the god of what ?
10 Which Norse warrior killed the Grendel in a wrestling match ?
11 The mythical creature the centaur is half man, half what ?
12 Who turned Atlas into stone when he showed him the head of Medusa ?
13 What was the name of the vast maze built by Daedalus at Knossos ?
14 Which Ancient Greek king was murdered by his wife, Clytemnestra ?
15 In Greek mythology, what was the food of the gods ?
16 What were Tisiphone, Alecto and Megaera collectively known as ?
17 Who was the Roman god of the sea ?
18 Who were the Dioscuri ?
19 In Greek mythology, which giant had 100 eyes ?
20 Marduk was the king of the gods in which ancient civilisation ?
Good luck !
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Post by gandalf the untidy on Apr 4, 2020 5:50:03 GMT
3 hercules
4 the argo
9 sun
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2020 11:29:00 GMT
3 hercules 4 the argo 9 sun 3 incorrect. Hercules was strong, but not that strong ! 4 correct, 1pt 9 correct, 1pt
Gandalf 2pts
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Post by gandalf the untidy on Apr 4, 2020 14:54:15 GMT
3 hercules 4 the argo 9 sun 3 incorrect. Hercules was strong, but not that strong ! 4 correct, 1pt 9 correct, 1pt Gandalf 2pts
what about Atlas |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2020 20:17:00 GMT
Yep, Atlas correct for a point
Gandalf 3pts
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Post by gandalf the untidy on Apr 4, 2020 23:45:15 GMT
10 beowolf
14 agamemnon
17 neptune
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2020 19:38:34 GMT
10 beowolf 14 agamemnon 17 neptune All correct for another 3pts
Gandalf 6pts
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Post by Chunky Monkey on Apr 5, 2020 21:23:46 GMT
11- Horse
12- Perseus
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2020 21:39:53 GMT
Yes, both correct, 2pts to the Chunky one.
Gandalf 6pts ChunkyMonkey 2pts
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Post by milhouse on Apr 11, 2020 16:19:47 GMT
1 - Hermes - is that where the parcel company got their name from?
13 - Labyrinth
15 - Ambrosia
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2020 19:37:17 GMT
1 - Hermes - is that where the parcel company got their name from? 13 - Labyrinth 15 - Ambrosia 1 You've given the Greek equivalent - so 0.5pt 13 correct, 1pt 15 correct, 1pt, couldn't give you a bonus for 1) so will award a 0.5 "creamed rice" bonus. 
Leaderboard: Gandalf 6pts Milhouse 3pts
ChunkyMonkey 2pts
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Post by bigtj on Apr 12, 2020 7:21:25 GMT
8) Not sure of spelling but Dyonises
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Post by milhouse on Apr 12, 2020 11:34:58 GMT
1 - Hermes - is that where the parcel company got their name from? 13 - Labyrinth 15 - Ambrosia 1 You've given the Greek equivalent - so 0.5pt 13 correct, 1pt 15 correct, 1pt, couldn't give you a bonus for 1) so will award a 0.5 "creamed rice" bonus. Leaderboard: Gandalf 6pts Milhouse 3pts
ChunkyMonkey 2pts
1 - Mercury? Kind of a cheat here as it's just come up while watching the film Escape to Victory  |
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Post by gandalf the untidy on Apr 12, 2020 17:49:09 GMT
8 must be Baccus just like the old offy group
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2020 20:37:13 GMT
8) Not sure of spelling but Dyonises 8 correct, Dionysus, 1pt. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2020 20:38:08 GMT
1 - Mercury? Kind of a cheat here as it's just come up while watching the film Escape to Victory 1 Correct, 1pt |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2020 20:42:06 GMT
8 must be Baccus just like the old offy group 8) You've named the Roman equivalent for Dionysus (= the correct answer) so you get a Bamsey (Bacchus) Bonus ! 0.5pt
Leaderboard:
Gandalf 6.5pts
Milhouse 4pts
ChunkyMonkey 2pts BigTJ 1pt
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Post by gandalf the untidy on Apr 18, 2020 18:48:01 GMT
2 the oracle of delphi
5 damacles
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2020 19:30:39 GMT
2 the oracle of delphi 5 damacles 2 Not entirely accurate as an answer: Pythia the 'Oracle of Delphi' was a high priestess of Apollo, but would have developed her powers possibly from birth. The correct answer is someone who both had the gift of accurate prophesy bestowed by Apollo but it came with the curse that no-one would be willing to believe her ! 1pt though for a plausible answer. 5. Sorry, no. that was the person who had a dangly swordy thing hanging above his bonce by a thread.
Leaderboard:
Gandalf 7.5pts
Milhouse 4pts
ChunkyMonkey 2pts
BigTJ 1pt
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Post by gandalf the untidy on May 3, 2020 16:55:28 GMT
7 how about Apollo, appropriate for the American moon landing rocket program
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2020 21:05:42 GMT
7 how about Apollo, appropriate for the American moon landing rocket program Correct, answer worth 1.5pts Leaderboard: Gandalf 9pts Milhouse 4pts ChunkyMonkey 2pts BigTJ 1pt |
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2020 21:59:54 GMT
Some cryptic clues to help you get these that remain:
2 Rodney's wife
5 He pulled a thorn from the lion's paw
6 A road in France leading to the Arc de Triomphe should help you get this
16 Billy the pop singer leads you to these
18 Twins
19 Wishbone Ash album
20 Boney M's rivers
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Post by gandalf the untidy on May 13, 2020 22:03:12 GMT
2 kissandra
18 Gemini
20 babylon
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2020 19:57:28 GMT
2 kissandra 18 Gemini 20 babylon 3 more points to Gandalf keeps the momentum going. It's Cassandra, btw.
Leaderboard:
Gandalf 12pts
Milhouse 4pts
ChunkyMonkey 2pts
BigTJ 1pt
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Post by bigtj on May 19, 2020 6:53:51 GMT
5) Androlocues
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Post by gandalf the untidy on May 19, 2020 20:28:43 GMT
5 Androcles  19 sure the answer will be in the evening paper |
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2020 21:14:27 GMT
1pt to TJ despite the spelling. |
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2020 21:19:29 GMT
5 Androcles 19 sure the answer will be in the evening paper 5) 0.5pt for the "assist". 19) 1pt for the cryptic answer (of course, Argus)
........and I think 0.5 bonus to the quizmeister for understanding what the f*** you're on about ! 
Leaderboard:
Gandalf 13.5pts
Milhouse 4pts
ChunkyMonkey 2pts
BigTJ 2pts tommo 0.5pt
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2020 22:57:14 GMT
A reminder of the clues given to help with the last two:
6 A road in France leading to the Arc de Triomphe should help you get this
16 Billy the pop singer leads you to these
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Post by daveuk1 on May 21, 2020 23:47:43 GMT
16. Furies??
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