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Can you name the elements, given a description of the mythological root of its name?
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EssessNine97
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Mythology
Element
Description of Namesake
Greek
heroic founder of Thebes
Greek
hubristic daughter of Tantalus
Greek
Titan deity and creator of mankind
Roman
messenger and god of trade
Greek
messenger and goddess of rainbows
Greek
Titan goddess of the Moon
Greek
primordial god of the sky
Greek
race of deities overthrown by the Olympians
Roman
god of water and the sea
Mythology
Element
Description of Namesake
Greek
Titan god of the Sun
Greek
abductee and lover of Zeus
Roman
primordial goddess of the Earth
Norse
alternate name of Freyja, goddess of fertility
Greek
immoral ruler and inhabitant of Tartarus
Roman
goddess of agriculture and fertility
Norse
god of thunder and strength
Greek
god of wealth and the underworld
Greek
mysterious epithet adopted by Athena
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Elements and Mythology Quiz
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Created Jan 14, 2011 in
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falenas108
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Jan 15th, 2011 at 06:17 GMT
1 point
Good quiz, but one thing I was really surprised Chromium (Chronos) wasn't included.
EssessNine97
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Jan 16th, 2011 at 05:36 GMT
1 point
Chromium's roots come from the Greek word for "color."
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