The Quiz: On World Population Day, we’re flying over densely populated Barcelona. According to legend, what mythological figure founded Barcelona?
A Hercules
B Thor
C Jupiter
An ancient myth says that Hercules, along with Jason and the Argonauts, landed in present day Spain and started the settlement that became Barcelona. Another myth suggests that Hamilcar Barca, father of Hannibal, was the first to settle the region. Neither story is believed to be factual.
The correct answer to this quiz is Hercules.