Psychological Conditions from the Gods
Named for a nymph who could not stop looking at his reflection
What is narcissism?
The phrase "Don't fly too close to the sun " was inspired by the story about this character
Who is Icarus?
Her story tells us the reasons for the seasons
Who is Persephone?
He grew up in Chiron's cave and is the father of medicine
Who is Asclepius?
Her face launched a thousand ships
Who is Helen?
What is an Oedipus (Oedipal) Complex?
"never look back" comes from the story about these two characters
Who are Orpheus and Eurydice?
His forges where he works with the Cyclopes are one of the explanations for volcanoes.
Who is Haephestus?
This regal creature sprung from Medusa's neck when she was beheaded
Who is Pegasus?
She was born from her father's head and is the favorite daughter of the King of the gods.
Who is Athena?
This phrase means refers to someone's greatest vulnerability
What is an Achilles heel?
"Be careful what you wish for" is the lesson this king learns too late
Who is King Midas?
Rainbows carry this messenger of the gods from Olympus to earth
Who is Iris?
This man was promised immortality if only he could push a boulder to the top of a steep hill. He remains in Hades still, attempting this feat for all eternity
Who is Sisyphus?
She follows Zeus and throws an apple of discord to create argument and strife among both friends and enemies
Who is Eris?
If you are ever-changing, impulsive or unpredictable, you are this (we also get the name for the element used in thermometers from the same god)
What is mercurial?
This means things are arranged in the order of occurrence, derived from the god of time
What is chronological?
When you fall in love at first sight, it is because this god of love has struck you with his arrow
Who is Eros?
This mortal had the blessing of Hera but as captain of the Argos he abandoned Heracles, fooled the harpies, stole the golden fleece, and won the heart of Medea but forgot his promise to her when she had been changed by the angry gods into an ugly witch and died unhappy and alone
Who is Jason?
She was the fastest woman on earth, and challenged her suitors to a footrace and killed those who lost. She was finally bested when the apples of love were used
Who is Atalanta?
If you have this disease, you have a fatal disease, rabies, or a fear of water
What is hydrophobia?
If you open this, you are unleashing dangerous things into the world
What is Pandora's Box?
Hera's anger with this nymph caused her to be unable to speak except to repeat what was said to her. It explains the phenomenon that goes by her name.
Who is Echo?
This man was literally in the water but cursed to never be able to drink
Who was Tantalus?
Zeus made this descendent of Io a crown of gold and jewels and changed himself into a white bull to transport her across the seas
Who is Europa?