Who am I?
I am one of three beings who control the thread of life.
The Fates
What happens when Orpheus looks back at Eurydice?
She is taken back to the Underworld.
Which myth most clearly explores pride and arrogance?
Arachne and Athena
Who is the king of the Greek gods?
Zeus
I belong to Zeus. I come from the sky. I can strike with thunder.
Lightning bolt
I am a talented weaver who becomes so confident in my abilities that I challenge a goddess.
Arachne
What happens to Arachne after her contest with Athena?
She is transformed into a spider.
Which TWO myths most clearly explore fate and whether humans can control their own lives?
The Fates and Meleager
What do the Fates control?
The length/destiny of human life.
What is the name of the famous boar that Meleager helps hunt?
The Calydonian Boar
I am a musician who travels to the Underworld to retrieve the person I love.
Orpheus
Why does Pyramus believe Thisbe has been killed?
He sees her blood-stained veil and assumes the lion killed her.
Which myth most clearly shows how miscommunication can have tragic consequences?
Pyramus and Thisbe
Which goddess is known as the goddess of love and beauty?
Aphrodite
What is the difference between Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos? (their individual jobs)
Clotho spins, Lachesis measures, Atropos cuts
I am a mother whose decision involving a piece of wood ultimately causes my son's death.
Althaea
What happens when the piece of wood connected to Meleager's life is burned?
Meleager dies.
Orpheus knows exactly what he is supposed to do but fails to follow the rule. What theme does this demonstrate?
Choices and consequences / temptation / trust
I am known for carrying a winged pair of sandals and delivering messages for the gods. Who am I?
Hermes
I am a creature with three heads, and my job is not to attack heroes but to prevent the dead from leaving the Underworld. Who am I?
Cerberus
I am one half of a couple whose tragic misunderstanding eventually explains why a mulberry tree has red fruit.
Pyramus or Thisbe
Put these events in the correct order:
A. Orpheus looks back
B. Eurydice dies
C. Orpheus travels to the Underworld
D. Orpheus is allowed to take Eurydice back
B → C → D → A
Name THREE themes that appear in at least two of the five myths.
Which statement best describes Greek mythology's view of fate?
A. Humans have complete control over everything that happens.
B. The gods have complete control over every human decision.
C. Fate can determine certain outcomes, but characters still make choices that affect what happens.
D. Fate only affects heroes.
C. Fate can determine certain outcomes, but characters still make choices that affect what happens.
Which goddess is associated with wisdom, warfare, and strategy rather than the chaotic side of battle—and which God represents the opposite?
Athena; she represents strategic warfare and wisdom, while Ares represents the more violent and chaotic aspects of war.