Wednesday, January 26, 2011

From Twitter 01-25-2011



  • 12:37:37: This is @Macha_Power conducting Greek Mythology quiz @kweezz .
  • 12:38:25: So how many are awake for this quiz ?
  • 12:41:46: Only couple of them . I thought people were insanely with Greek mythology . Or they are not ?
  • 12:44:07: Cool . This would be a quiz comprising of 15 questions . Simple . Note : This is based on Greek Mythology and not Roman . Very different
  • 12:45:07: Points would 10 for 1st . 5 for second . and 3 for third . So lets start up with a few warm up questions No points for this
  • 12:46:02: A good audience already . Warm up questions coming up .
  • 12:46:40: Warm up : Which animal's breast milk did Zeus drink ?
  • 12:48:52: So people are awake . The answer is goat . Any more warm ups ? Or should we get started with the quiz ?
  • 12:50:12: Easy one to start with ,
    Q1. Who is the mother of the wife of Poseidon, according to Apollodorus ?
  • 12:52:07: One right answer till now
  • 12:53:05: No its not Doris . Will close the question in a minute .
  • 12:53:47: Ok . Question closed . The answer is Tethys .
  • 12:54:36: People who got it right @kcgadiyar 10
    @scorpiusmaximus 5
    @aaptakanaiya 3
  • 12:55:28: Q2:Whose wish changed Hermes son into an androgynous ?
  • 12:56:00: RT @azaxacavabanama: @kweezzz Tethys is the wife of Oceanus
  • 12:57:51: Question closed . A lot of people got it right . Its the water nymph , Salmacis
  • 12:58:34: The people who got it . @adityamorarka 10
    @8bitregister 5
    @chayanpahari 3
  • 12:59:49: A bit tough
    Q3:Which horse according to Greek Mythology is regarded to as The Shining and who did it feed on as one of its last victims ?
  • 13:01:17: People are getting one half of the question right . I need the full answer .
  • 13:03:33: Closing the question in a minute .
  • 13:05:12: Alright . A lot of correct answers already . The answer is Lampon and Diomedes himself was fed to it by Heracules
  • 13:05:49: The people who got it right @chaits89 10
    @adityamorarka 5
    @unnamedentity 3
  • 13:06:41: The next question is based on an image . An easy one .
    Q4:Whose sister is she ? http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/2771/38578694.jpg .
  • 13:10:19: Question closed. Ans : Artemis twin-sister of Appollo.Note:Every mythological picture which has a bow and arrow is neither cupid or Arjuna .
  • 13:11:06: These people got it right . @ameyc 10
    @adityamorarka 5
    @aaptakanaiya 3
  • 13:12:54: Q5:Which three weapons were released from the dark pits of Tartarus to defeat the Titans ? (This might test typing speed of people)
  • 13:14:22: Again, partial answers wont be considered .
  • 13:15:30: Very very few are getting it right .
  • 13:17:45: I want the exact weapons and not the brothers who came out of the pit .
  • 13:20:06: Closing the question now . The answer is Zeus Thunderbolt , Hades Helmet of invisibility and Poseidon's tident
  • 13:20:46: People who got it right . @8bitregister 10
    @adityamorarka 5 @snidekick 3
  • 13:21:53: A special mention of @kirandhanwada who got the names of the Cyclopes right , but not the weapons that they provided .
  • 13:23:34: Q6: Which myth about Perseus and Medussa was not showed in the movie Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief ? (A bit controversial )
  • 13:25:13: RT @ScorpiusMaximus: My Republic Day special @kweezzz on the Indian Army up tomorrow at 11 PM IST, please be there and RT.
  • 13:26:42: A typo : Its Medusa . #plissexcuse
  • 13:27:53: Nobody has got it . Hints ?
  • 13:29:45: Hint: This question completely based on the relationship that Perseus has with Medussa ? How is he related to her ? (Can't make it simpler)
  • 13:31:42: Not a single right answer yet .
  • 13:33:07: Answer is very simple and is considered one of the biggest reasons why Perseus was able to behead Medusa when she was asleep .
  • 13:33:33: No correct answers yet . Question closing in a minute .
  • 13:37:13: Answer is closed . Perseus is considered as the husband of Medusa in a lot of literature . have to give it to the ones who said "incest"
  • 13:38:34: Two people got it right . @gunmaster_g9 10
    @snidekick 5 .
  • 13:39:12: A special mention of @chef_ah_lee who pointed out a glaring fact but didn't get the right answer .
  • 13:39:57: Now a easier one .
    Q7: Which three were in charge of the ferry of the underworld ?
  • 13:43:39: Note: I am not talking about the ferryman here . I am talking about the people who used to allow them to cross the river .
  • 13:44:08: A couple of right answers already .
  • 13:48:17: Clarification has to be made . I am not talking about the ferryman here . So its not charon .
  • 13:49:08: Though it can be argued that the ferryman used to charge a coin for a soul , it was not under the charge of the souls getting on the boat .
  • 13:49:51: And also these 3 were responsible for over-seeing the rivers . Couple of them have got it right .
  • 13:51:33: Closing this in a minute . Agree a bit confusing but still 2 of them got it right . Last hint : Think of the word Judges .
  • 13:53:49: Ah the answers here . Question closed . The hint gave it away .
  • 13:54:19: people who got it . @kirandhanwada 10
    @snidekick 5
    @aaptakanaiya 3
  • 13:55:34: This quiz has been a close fight with a lot of people almost on the same points . We are mid way . Scores will be declared after this Ques.
  • 13:56:16: Q8:Which constellation is blood related to Troy and How ?
  • 13:59:25: The hint here is "Blood related" . Note: Questions about Troy are not necessarily on how it fell . Think of how it was founded .
  • 14:02:50: Last hint : Think of the sisters .
  • 14:06:26: last hint : Think of the founder of Troy .
  • 14:09:00: ok . Question closed . Its Electra . Unfortunately no one got it right . Though they got Pleiades
  • 14:09:32: Easy one . Q14: Who gave the prophesied about Troy regarding Aeacus ?
  • 14:10:05: Easy one . Q14: Who prophesied about Troy regarding Aeacus ?
  • 14:12:47: Getting a lot right answers . Question is closed . The answer is Apollo .
  • 14:13:03: People who got it : @kirandhanwada 10
    @8bitregister 5
    @snidekick 3
  • 14:14:07: Q12: Which Greek princess would be considered as the Black widow/female fatale of Troy ?
  • 14:16:05: Note: Helen never killed her husband .
  • 14:16:56: Got one correct answer .
  • 14:20:02: question will be closed in a minute .
  • 14:21:39: Question closed Ans :Clytaemnestra
  • 14:22:15: People who got it right .. @aaptakanaiya 10
    @admisra 5
  • 14:22:33: @rabid_squirrel 3
  • 14:23:22: Q13:Who gave the power of prophecy to a famous prophet of Thebus and why ?
  • 14:27:23: Couple of correct answers already . Note: People who are saying Zeus . He was not a Greek Princess . :)
  • 14:30:24: Question closed : Answer:Athena . Tiresias was cursed as he saw her naked taking bath . In return she gave him the power of a prophet .
  • 14:30:50: These people got it right : @admisra 10
    @kirandhanwada 5
    @twiterkima 3
  • 14:31:29: Q14: Which three Greek heroes were taught by a Centaur and name of the Centaur ?
  • 14:34:35: Note: Any three students would do .
  • 14:36:53: Lot of right answers already . Guess I would close the question . Students: Achilles , Asclpleius , Actaeon . Centaur is Chiron .
  • 14:37:57: I had said any 3 would do as he being the only wise and immortal Centaur he had tuted quite a few .
  • 14:38:35: The people who got it right : @admisra 10
    @aaptakanaiya 5
    @twiterkima 3
  • 14:40:35: This question would be very tricky .
    Q11:Who were the two brothers first involved in the abduction of Helen ?
  • 14:43:15: People who are answering Paris should concentrate on the word "First" .
  • 14:45:37: Question closed. Ans:Theseus and Pirithous . They abducted her when she was small and then got busted by Hades .
  • 14:46:21: Google the story . Its damn funny . Scores : @admisra 10
    @kirandhanwada 5
    @rabid_squirrel 3
  • 14:46:57: last question coming up . Easy one .
  • 14:48:13: Q15:Which monster wanted to take bath in one of the rivers of Hades and which mountain was he trapped in ?
  • 14:54:29: Lot of right answers already . Last minute for the last question .
  • 14:56:21: Question Closed. Ans : Typhon . Mount Etna . He is regarded as the father of monsters , defeated by Zeus and captured under Mount Etna .
  • 14:57:05: People who got it : @8bitregister 10
    @kirandhanwada 5
    @admisra 3
  • 14:57:30: Scores coming up in a minute .
  • 15:01:19: @8bitregister came third with 30 points .
  • 15:01:48: @kirandhanwada came second with 35
  • 15:02:39: The person who joined a bit late but pwned it @admishra with 38 fans . *applauds* . You can pat your back
  • 15:04:02: @admisra is the winner . Sorry for the extra H . #plissexcuse .
  • 15:04:48: This is my first quiz . Sorry for the typos , grammar and mistakes .
  • 15:05:58: And also greek mythology are written by a lot of people . So answers might differ a bit , but we all rather to tend to the more famous ones
  • 15:06:44: For further clarifications on any questions , contact @Macho_Power . Signing off . Its been a pleasure . Thank you all for participating .
  • 15:07:32: Clarification : First @admishra 38
    Second @kirandhanwada 35
    Third @8bitregister 30 .
  • 23:46:11: RT @Macha_Power: I will be doing a tennis quiz on @kweezzz on 28th . Be there .


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