Here are the answers to this month’s five quiz questions. If in doubt, all should be able to be easily verified online.

Classical & Ancient World

1. What is the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet?  Delta
2. Which English city was once known as Duroliponte?  Cambridge
3. What prized object comprises the coat of the winged ram that flew Phrixus to safety?  Golden Fleece
4. Name the Sun-god of Ancient Egypt?  Ra
5. In Greek mythology the Little Owl traditionally represents which goddess?  Athena

Answers were correct when questions were compiled in late 2023.

Each month we’re posing five pub quiz style questions, with a different subject each month. As before, they’re not difficult, but it is unlikely everyone will know all the answers – so hopefully you’ll learn something new, as well as having a bit of fun.

Classical & Ancient World

1. What is the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet?
2. Which English city was once known as Duroliponte?
3. What prized object comprises the coat of the winged ram that flew Phrixus to safety?
4. Name the Sun-god of Ancient Egypt?
5. In Greek mythology the Little Owl traditionally represents which goddess?

Answers will be posted in 2 weeks time.