Famous Greek Mythological Monsters

Question 1

What three-headed dog guarded the gates of the Underworld for Hades?

Accepted Answer

Cerberus

Question 2

What monstrous woman with snakes for hair could turn a person to stone with a single glance?

Accepted Answer

Medusa

Question 3

This creature, with the body of a lion and the head of a woman, was famous for posing a riddle to travelers.

Accepted Answer

Sphinx

Question 4

What creature, half-man and half-bull, was imprisoned in the Labyrinth on Crete and slain by Theseus?

Accepted Answer

Minotaur

Question 5

What nine-headed serpentine water monster grew two new heads for each one that was severed?

Accepted Answer

Lernaean Hydra

Question 6

These beautiful but dangerous creatures lured sailors to their deaths with their enchanting music and voices.

Accepted Answer

Sirens

Question 7

What fire-breathing monster had the head and body of a lion, the head of a goat on its back, and a serpent for a tail?

Accepted Answer

Chimera

Question 8

What race of one-eyed giants famously forged Zeus's thunderbolts?

Accepted Answer

Cyclopes

Question 9

This sea monster, often paired with Charybdis, had six heads on long necks to pluck sailors from passing ships.

Accepted Answer

Scylla

Question 10

What creatures had the head and torso of a woman and the body of a bird, and were known as the 'hounds of Zeus'?

Accepted Answer

Harpies

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