Friday, 25 June 2021

Friday Five: Footballer at the Euros or Figure from Mythology


At a costume fitting and general bonding session (for the play I am directing and co-producing, The Penelopiad), I devised a game to entertain those waiting for their session. I made it as topical as possible, and the rules are simple. Is the character a footballer playing at the Euro 2020 tournament or a character from international mythology? Play along at home (without cheating) and I'll put the answers in the comments.

Six Questions: Football or Myth?
  1. Dolberg - 23-year-old Danish striker who just scored his first ever goal at a major tournament OR Multi-headed  Norse goddess with a beautiful singing voice and wings?
  2. Alastor - Spanish left-winger feared for his combative attitude OR Minor Greek God of family feuds?
  3. Yarmolenko - Left-footed Ukraine forward who plays his football in the English premier league OR Mesopotamian minor wizard god with transformative powers?
  4. Kanté - French central midfielder widely praised for his work rate and defensive acumen OR African deity known for skill and assistance with fertility and childbirth? 
  5. Saraswati - Finnish goalkeeper renowned as a penalty-saving specialist OR Hindu goddess of learning, wisdom and speech?
  6. Dazhbog - 36-year-old Austrian defender with record number of international caps OR Slavic river god in charge of dishing out wealth and bringing in the sun?

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