Cupid and Psyche
Who is Venus? (two attributes)
The Goddess of Love and Beauty
Cupid's Mother
Why did Prometheus love humans.
He created them.
Awe
Fear and wonder
Describe Silenus
A satyr - horns ,ears and legs of a goat
All the mortals were paying _________ to Psyche and not Venus.
homage
Who did Psyche's father travel far to meet?
the Oracle of Apollo
What was the nugget?
A hot piece of coal
Humility
Modesty/Free from pride
Who is Baccus?
The god of wine and revelry
Wrapping her robe round her, she sat down and faced the great __________ below.
abyss
Fill in the blank:
"I first was attracted by your lovliness. But now after knowing you, I realize how much I love you for your _________?"
Spirit
What was Zeus suspicious of Prometheus?
He had been tricked before.
Abyss
Deep pit/canyon
When did King Midas realize his wish was a mistake?
When he tried to drink his wine and it turned into gold.
As the flame _______in her shaking hand, Psyche tiptoed back to bed.
wavered
What did Zephyr do in the myth?
Transportated mortals
What were two attributes of Hephesteus?
He had a limp
He was the god of Metalwork
He was the son of Zeus and Hera
He was ugly
Somber
Gloomy/dark
What lesson did King Midas learn?
It is better to be poor man with a full belly rather than rich and starving.
Psyche wondered if her sisters were happy. Had they stopped __________for her?
mourning
What does conviction mean? What conviction did Psyche have after being in the palace for some time?
A firmly held belief or opinion
That someone was following her
Why didn't Zeus "set the whole world ablaze" when he discovered man had fire?
Answer - The revenge would be his because he believed humans would self destruct.
Plight
Difficult situation
Who knew about King Midas' plight?
The barber
The moon ___________ Psche's lovely face.
illuminated