Phorcys Quiz

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1. Who are the parents of Phorcys?

   1. Pontus and Gaia
   2. Oceanus and Tethys
   3. Uranus and Gaia
   4. Cronus and Rhea
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   Answer: Pontus and Gaia

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2. Who is Phorcys married to?

   1. Echidna
   2. Ceto
   3. Amphitrite
   4. Thalassa
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   Answer: Ceto

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3. Which of the following is an epithet of Phorcys?

   1. The Sea-Tyrant
   2. The Storm-Bringer
   3. The Wave-Rider
   4. The Tide-Keeper
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   Answer: The Sea-Tyrant

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4. How many heads does Scylla have?

   1. Six
   2. Three
   3. Twelve
   4. Nine
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   Answer: Six

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5. What do the Graeae share among themselves?

   1. One eye and one tooth
   2. One wing and one claw
   3. One tongue and one ear
   4. One horn and one tail
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   Answer: One eye and one tooth

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6. Which ancient text provides detailed accounts of Phorcys's origins?

   1. Hesiod's Theogony
   2. Hesiod's Works and Days
   3. Apollonius's Argonautica
   4. Homer's Iliad
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   Answer: Hesiod's Theogony

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7. Which Roman god serves a similar function to Phorcys as a sea deity?

   1. Neptune
   2. Pluto
   3. Vulcan
   4. Mars
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   Answer: Neptune

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8. In Norse mythology, which creature embodies the perilous aspects of the ocean like Phorcys's offspring?

   1. Sleipnir
   2. Nidhogg
   3. Jörmungandr
   4. Fenrir
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   Answer: Jörmungandr

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