Hidden Lore of the Ancient Greeks

1. According to Greek mythology, Mykonos was formed from the petrified bodies of which creatures?

Defeated ancient giantsFlying mythical gryphonsWild centaur warriorsSea serpent monsters

2. Which Greek god was regarded as the protector of Mykonos?

ApolloHermesAresHades

3. Which Greek god ruled the Aegean Sea and was also believed to cause earthquakes?

PoseidonZeusHephaestusDionysus

4. The idea of soulmates has roots in Greek mythology. According to one story, how did Zeus create them?

Divided clay figuresSplit humans in halfSeparated twin starsBroke magic hearts

5. What ancient Greek island near Mykonos was considered so sacred that human births and deaths were forbidden there?

DelosNaxosParosMilos

6. The Minoan civilisation flourished on Crete and left its mark across much of the Aegean. What was the main source of its wealth?

Maritime trade networkMassive gold minesExtensive farming landsBronze weapon manufacturing

7. The Palace of Knossos is believed to have inspired which Greek myth?

The Trojan HorseThe Labyrinth and the MinotaurOdysseus and the CyclopsPandora's Box

8. Minoan frescoes often drew inspiration from the natural world. Which animal appears frequently in their artwork?

Ocean dolphinsDesert lionsForest stagsMountain eagles

9. Which mysterious Minoan artefact remains undeciphered to this day?

Phaistos DiscAntikythera MechanismTrojan TabletElgin Marble

10. Which natural event is widely believed to have contributed to the decline of the Minoan civilisation around 1450 BCE?

Volcanic eruptionDesert droughtForest fireWinter freeze

11. Why were the traditional houses of Mykonos coated in lime or whitewash?

Repel summer heatPrevent insect infestationsWaterproof exterior wallsFollow royal decrees

12. The 16th-century windmills of Mykonos once played a vital role in daily life. What were they primarily used for?

Grinding wheatProcessing sea saltPressing olivesDrying spices

13. Today, Little Venice is one of Mykonos' most photographed spots. But who originally owned the waterfront houses there?

Wealthy sea merchantsRoyal palace guardsElite island artistsLocal fishing families

14. The colours of doors and window frames on Mykonos once carried meaning. Blue was associated with sailors and green with farmers. What did red represent?

FishermenMerchantsCitizensClergy

15. Which animal became the official mascot of Mykonos in the 1950s?

PelicanDonkeyDolphinEagle