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In the world of the supernatural (and curling), what is a besom?
The adjective "daedel" comes from Daedalus. What, therefore, does "daedel" mean?
In Arthurian lore, the Fisher King is sometimes called the Maimed King, because he was stabbed with the same spear used to stab somebody else. Who?
Hercules journeyed up to Lake Lerna in Argolis and killed what monster by cauterizing the stumps of its multi-spawning heads?
As punishment for revealing the plans of the gods, Zeus put Thracian king Phineas on an island. There, he was kept from enjoying an ever-replenishing by what half-female creatures?
Known as the Boreads, brothers Calais and Zetes were among the Argonauts. What was odd about them?
What moon of Jupiter is named, not for the Maori creator god, but for the daughter of the Greek river god Inachus?
What massive wooden decoy did Epeius create for Odysseus?
The horse Xanthos foretold the death of its owner, to whom Athena had given it. Who was this?
In Norse mythology, who rode an eight-legged horse named Sleipnir?
Nessus tried to rape Hercules' wife, while Chiron taught Achilles, Jason and other Greek heroes. What were Nessus and Chiron?
What was the Roman name for the Greek demigod Heracles?
Every night, she lit a tower to guide him as he swam to her, but when he drowned in the Hellespont, she threw herself from the lighthouse. Who are they?
Writing for the Canadian magazine Macleans, JW Burns coined what name for Bigfoot by mashing together several Aboriginal words?
The earliest known reference to what monster says that St Columba saved a Pict from it in AD 565?
Looking at her could turn you to stone, but Perseus used a mirrored shield and cut off her head anyway, which he hung on to so he could turn his own enemies to stone. Who?
In Greek myth, the wise old owl was sacred to what goddess of wisdom?
Matt Damon's buddy was Ben Affleck. But who was the buddy of the Damon in Greek myth?
What non-existent animal travels in herds known as blessings?
In Ancient Rome, expectant mothers asked this goddess and huntress to help them give birth. Who was she?
The adjective "daedel" comes from Daedalus. What, therefore, does "daedel" mean?
In Arthurian lore, the Fisher King is sometimes called the Maimed King, because he was stabbed with the same spear used to stab somebody else. Who?
Hercules journeyed up to Lake Lerna in Argolis and killed what monster by cauterizing the stumps of its multi-spawning heads?
As punishment for revealing the plans of the gods, Zeus put Thracian king Phineas on an island. There, he was kept from enjoying an ever-replenishing by what half-female creatures?
Known as the Boreads, brothers Calais and Zetes were among the Argonauts. What was odd about them?
What moon of Jupiter is named, not for the Maori creator god, but for the daughter of the Greek river god Inachus?
What massive wooden decoy did Epeius create for Odysseus?
The horse Xanthos foretold the death of its owner, to whom Athena had given it. Who was this?
In Norse mythology, who rode an eight-legged horse named Sleipnir?
Nessus tried to rape Hercules' wife, while Chiron taught Achilles, Jason and other Greek heroes. What were Nessus and Chiron?
What was the Roman name for the Greek demigod Heracles?
Every night, she lit a tower to guide him as he swam to her, but when he drowned in the Hellespont, she threw herself from the lighthouse. Who are they?
Writing for the Canadian magazine Macleans, JW Burns coined what name for Bigfoot by mashing together several Aboriginal words?
The earliest known reference to what monster says that St Columba saved a Pict from it in AD 565?
Looking at her could turn you to stone, but Perseus used a mirrored shield and cut off her head anyway, which he hung on to so he could turn his own enemies to stone. Who?
In Greek myth, the wise old owl was sacred to what goddess of wisdom?
Matt Damon's buddy was Ben Affleck. But who was the buddy of the Damon in Greek myth?
What non-existent animal travels in herds known as blessings?
In Ancient Rome, expectant mothers asked this goddess and huntress to help them give birth. Who was she?