Laughing Lemurs
How did Narcissus react to his admirers?
He cruelly shunned them.
Echo's talent was __________.
talking
What did Phaethon pull through the sky?
sun
Why was it important for Icarus to listen to his father's instructions when told not to fly too high or too low?
If he flew too low, the ocean would wet the wings making them too heavy and impossible to fly. If he flew too high, the sun would melt the wax, and the wings would fall apart.
Who killed Phaethon and how?
Zeus struck Phaethon with one of his lightning bolts.
What does the name "Prometheus" mean?
"Forethought"
Daedalus made wings and they flew off the island.
What does the name "Epimetheus" mean?
"Afterthought"
Which river did Phaethon fall into and die?
Eriadanos River
Narcissus turned into a flower when he died, what is the flower known to us as?
Daffodil
How does Zeus intervene in Phaethon's journey?
He strikes Phaethon with a lightning bolt to stop the chaos.
Why did Helios swear on the River Styx?
He promised to give Phaethon anything he wanted to prove that he (Helios) was his true father.
In the Judgement of Paris, why did Zeus refuse to decide who was the fairest?
He did not want to anger any of the goddesses.
According to the text, what was Zeus's intention for humans?
To ensure they were completely dependent on the gods.
Who commissioned the creation of Pandora?
Zeus
How does the story of Pandora connect to the theme of consequences?
It illustrates that curiosity can lead to dire consequences for oneself and others.
What does the jar symbolize in the Story of Pandora?
The evils and hardships of the world, along with hope.
Who actually created Pandora?
Hephaestus
Athena, Aphrodite, and other gods/goddesses
What was Aphrodite's argument for deserving the golden apple?
She was the most beautiful.
What did Athena believe made her the fairest?
Her wisdom and justice.
Who birthed the minotaur?
Pasiphae/Cretan Queen
Who was Helen married to?
King Menelaus
How does the story of Daedalus and Icarus reflect themes of freedom and loss?
It illustrates the joy of freedom but also the pain of losing loved ones.
Phaethon's sisters were turned into what while mourning the death of their brother.
poplar trees
Why was Pandora created?
Zeus wanted to enact revenge on Prometheus and the humans.