Golden Hind

Question 1

Why was the hind special?

Answer 1

It was said to be larger than a bull and golden from horns to hooves

Question 2

What is a hind?

Answer 2

A deer

Question 3

Who was it sacred to?

Answer 3

Artemis

Question 4

Although the task wasn’t as dangerous why was it still difficult?

Answer 4

The animal was very swift

Question 5

How long did Heracles hunt it and how did he catch it?

Answer 5

He spent a year following the animal and caught it by snaring it

Question 6

Who did Heracles bump into on his way back?

Answer 6

Apollo and his sister Artemis, who was very angry

Question 7

Why was Artemis angry and how did Heracles calm her down?

Answer 7

She loved the Hind but Heracles told her he was only borrowing it