Arachne, The Weaver
Who thought she was a better weaver than Athena?
Arachne
What goddess helped Perseus overcome Medusa?
Athena
What did King Midas wish for?
To have everything he touched turn to gold.
Who is a demi-god/goddess in this myth?
Phaethon
How did Eurydice die?
A poisonous snake bite.
Who taught Arachne how to weave?
What did Perseus steal from the Gray Sisters in order to get information from them?
An eyeball.
Who did King Midas help?
Dionysus/Bacchus
Phaethon's tragedy of dying is considered to be a...?
A punishment
How did Orpheus get past Charon?
He played his lyre and it made him go in a trance.
How did Arachne upset Athena?
She said she was a better weaver than Athena.
What did the king think would happen to Perseus?
He would fail at the quest and never return.
Why did Dionysus/Bacchus grant King Midas a wish?
This myth helps to explain why we have...?
Shooting stars
What deal did Hades make with Orpheus?
He would leave the underworld and not look back at his wife until he saw daylight.
How did Athena punish Arachne?
She turned her into a spider to weave forever.
Why did Athena dislike Medusa?
Medusa disrespected Athena in Athena's temple.
What lesson did King Midas learn from this?
Don't be too greedy, be happy with what you have.
What happened to Helius at the end?
He was too upset to continue driving the chariot, Apollo took over as the Sun God.
What happened to Eurydice at the end of this myth?
What was the lesson of the myth?
Not to brag or be too full of yourself.
What lesson did the myth give about human behavior?
Never give up, believe in yourself, try your hardest.
What did this myth explain about something we have today?
It explained why gold is found under water.
What is the lesson of this myth?
Don't be too ambitious, listen to other's warnings/advice.
What lesson is learned from this myth?
Listen to others advice, be patient and you will be rewarded.