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Who invented writing, or who taught writing to the mortals, according to Greek myths?

greek myth-identification

asked May 23, 2015 at 19:55

18 votes

1 answer

6k views

Who translated the Iliad or the Odyssey to Latin first?

asked May 12, 2015 at 21:39

14 votes

1 answer

678 views

What myth explains animal sacrifices to the Olympian gods?

greek myth-identification sacrifice

asked Jun 15, 2015 at 14:10

11 votes

2 answers

740 views

Was Horatius Cocles a footman or mounted?

roman

asked May 14, 2015 at 19:38

11 votes

5 answers

325 views

What treasure was made by famous mortal men, who we know by name, in Greek mythology?

greek objects

asked Nov 28, 2017 at 18:46

10 votes

1 answer

200 views

Does the Prose Edda have a Hungarian translation?

norse prose-edda translation

asked Jul 12, 2015 at 21:42

8 votes

2 answers

1k views

Was divination a job reserved to women?

greek roman

asked Jan 31, 2017 at 20:06

8 votes

1 answer

277 views

Did the gods think Poseidōn's vengeance on Odysseus was just excessive, or entirely unfair?

greek odyssey

asked Sep 17, 2017 at 13:19

7 votes

1 answer

377 views

Is a runic manuscript of the Heimskringla realistic?

norse runes

asked Aug 31, 2016 at 20:54

5 votes

1 answer

149 views

Why did Odysseus not sacrifice poultry?

greek odyssey sacrifice

asked Mar 14, 2021 at 22:32

5 votes

2 answers

502 views

Has Herakles been swallowed by a whale?

greek hercules

asked Jan 7, 2021 at 21:02

4 votes

2 answers

128 views

What bird species is associated with Pallas Athēnē?

greek symbolism animals athena

asked Dec 16, 2021 at 17:55

4 votes

2 answers

2k views

How could Heracles ensure the victory of the Olympians against the Titans if he was born mortal?

greek titans

asked Mar 21, 2017 at 18:20

3 votes

1 answer

1k views

Why did Beowulf order to leave his sword to Unferth?

beowulf

asked May 28, 2017 at 2:36

3 votes

1 answer

86 views

Who is the figure holding a cross next to Christ fallen with the cross in the statue at Budapest 2, Pasaréti tér?

christianity iconography

asked Feb 18, 2021 at 22:22

3 votes

0 answers

30 views

Giant guarding Wada's Keep, other sources for the legend

folklore british

asked Oct 24, 2020 at 18:16

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16 Questions

Who invented writing, or who taught writing to the mortals, according to Greek myths?

Who translated the Iliad or the Odyssey to Latin first?

What myth explains animal sacrifices to the Olympian gods?

Was Horatius Cocles a footman or mounted?

What treasure was made by famous mortal men, who we know by name, in Greek mythology?

Does the Prose Edda have a Hungarian translation?

Was divination a job reserved to women?

Did the gods think Poseidōn's vengeance on Odysseus was just excessive, or entirely unfair?

Is a runic manuscript of the Heimskringla realistic?

Why did Odysseus not sacrifice poultry?

Has Herakles been swallowed by a whale?

What bird species is associated with Pallas Athēnē?

How could Heracles ensure the victory of the Olympians against the Titans if he was born mortal?

Why did Beowulf order to leave his sword to Unferth?

Who is the figure holding a cross next to Christ fallen with the cross in the statue at Budapest 2, Pasaréti tér?

Giant guarding Wada's Keep, other sources for the legend