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Constellation and Greek Mythology Quiz
This is a 25-question quiz that asks you to identify the stories of heroes, monsters, and gods from Greek mythology tied to the constellations in the night sky. It covers everything from easy-to-find winter constellations to ancient constellations that no longer exist.
ConstellationsGreek MythologyAstronomyMythology
Sample questions
22 more questions in this quiz.1. Which winter constellation, famous for three bright stars lined up like a belt, is named after a giant hunter from myth?
- A. Orion
- B. Perseus
- C. Hercules
- D. Cepheus
2. Which constellation contains Polaris, the North Star, which has barely moved in the northern sky and has long served as a guide for finding direction?
- A. Ursa Major
- B. Ursa Minor
- C. Cassiopeia
- D. Draco
3. Which Greek mythological god, who carries a trident and rules the sea and earthquakes, is it?
- A. Hades
- B. Ares
- C. Poseidon
- D. Hephaestus