Greek Myths-General
True or False--many civilizations created myths.
True
What did Zeus tell Prometheus to make?
Humans/people
What is Hades the god of?
The Underworld/the dead
Who was Sisyphus?
A rich, clever king.
What kinds of food do people get during the harvest?
pumpkins, corn, beans, apples, squash, etc.
Where is Greece?
Greece is in Europe.
What problem did the humans have?
They were cold!
Why does Hades take Persephone?
He loves her and wants to marry her.
What happened when Hades was captured?
No one could die.
What is the word for when you are very hungry?
Starved
Did the Ancient Greeks believe that the gods were perfect?
No, they did not.
What did Prometheus take from Zeus? What did he give the humans?
Fire
How does Demeter feel when Persephone goes away?
She's sad.
Why did Sisyphus's wife give him no funeral?
Because Sisyphus wanted to trick Hades.
Which word means "very smart" or "very intelligent"?
Clever
Did the Ancient Greeks write their myths in a book?
No, they did not. They told the stories.
Who did Zeus create to punish Prometheus?
The woman, Pandora
What happens on Earth when Demeter is sad?
There is no food. No crops grow. The people are starving.
He had to push a big rock forever.
Which word means "tradition"?
Custom
Why did people create myths?
People created myths to help explain things that happened in the world.
What was one good thing that came out of Pandora's box?
Hope
Why must Persephone stay with Hades for 6 months?
Because she ate 6 seeds from the pomegranate.
What can people learn from this myth?
Do not try to trick the gods.
Which word means "very angry"?
Furious