In Greek mythology, who was king of the gods?
AnswerZeus
Zeus, god of the sky and thunder, ruled the Greek gods.
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7 fact-checked facts about gods and goddesses of mythology, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
On which mountain did the Greek Olympian gods live?
AnswerMount Olympus
The twelve Olympians took their name from Mount Olympus, their home in myth.
Going deeper
What was the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Zeus?
AnswerJupiter
The Romans identified their chief god Jupiter with Zeus.
Which planet is named after the swift Roman messenger of the gods?
AnswerMercury
Mercury, the fastest-orbiting planet, is named for the Roman messenger god.
Which Egyptian god with a jackal's head was linked to mummification and the afterlife?
AnswerAnubis
Anubis was shown with a jackal's head and was said to guard tombs and oversee embalming.
Expert level
Which two-faced Roman god of beginnings gave his name to the month of January?
AnswerJanus
Janus was shown with two faces looking to past and future, fitting the start of the year.
Which ibis-headed Egyptian god was associated with writing and knowledge?
AnswerThoth
Thoth, often shown with the head of an ibis, was the Egyptian god of writing and wisdom.
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