
Math Meets Myths: Greek Gods & Numbers
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- What number is represented by the number of heads Cerberus had, according to most myths?
- The Golden Ratio is often associated with beauty. Which of these numbers is closest to the Golden Ratio?
- The Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena, has columns in the Doric order. What is the mathematical shape most closely associated with a column?
- If each labor of Heracles involved overcoming one obstacle, and he had twelve labors, what mathematical operation best represents the total number of obstacles?
- Pythagoras, a famous mathematician, is said to have had a profound impact on ancient Greece. Which theorem is he best known for?
- The Greek alphabet is still used in mathematics today. Which Greek letter is commonly used to represent the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter?
- If Zeus had power equal to 10 and Poseidon's power equaled 8, what is the difference in their power?
- Many Greek temples were built with precise angles. What is the measurement, in degrees, of a right angle?
- The labyrinth where the Minotaur lived was designed to be confusing. What geometric concept is related to being difficult to navigate because of twists and turns?
- Archimedes, a Greek mathematician, famously exclaimed 'Eureka!' What mathematical concept did he allegedly discover in his bathtub?


