Cyclops
Describe the Cyclops
One-eyed giant
Where is Odeysseus coming form?
the trojan war
This character is the mortal (human) in the story.
Arachne
What is Zeus god of?
all gods
What did Prometheus give to humans?
Fire
Who is the cyclops father?
Poseidon
What does Odysseus give Polyphemus to put him to sleep?
Wine
this character is the goddess in the story
Minerva
Why did Zeus not want to give fire to humans?
Thought humans would become prideful - and want to be gods themselves
Why did Prometheus want to give humans fire?
He thought humans were not living a full life. And fire would give humans a better quality of life.
What is the Cyclops read name?
Polyphemus
What is the name Odysseus gives the Cyclops?
No one
Why was Minerva mad at Arachne and her weaving skills?
Arachne claimed her weaving skills as hers and did not give credit to the gods
Without fire, how did Zeus feel humans were?
Happy - no cares in the world
What was Prometheus punishment?
He was chained to a rock and every day birds came and ate part of his liver. This was for eternity
What does the Cyclops do to Odysseus' men?
Kill or eat them
After harming Polyphemus, Odysseys and his men escape the cave by ____?
By hiding under sheep
What is a woven picture called
Tapestry
Where does Zeus live?
Mt Olympis
What did humans begin to do with the fire?
Heat food, warmth, weapons, etc.
What does the Cyclops pray (or makes a curse) will happens to Odysseus?
His home will be destroyed or he'll never make it home
How does Odysseus show that he was allowing his pride to get in the way of his safe return home?
He mocks the Cyclopes daring him to hit his boat with boulders
Minerva feel sorry for Arachne by doing what to her?
Turned her into a Spider
Why is Zeus considered a mythological character?
He is made up to explain unknown or unexplained world situations during ancient times.
How did Prometheus allow his pride to get the better of him?
He gave fire to humans without permission from Zeus.