Myths
What is a myth?
A myth is a traditional story that explains the beliefs, customs, or natural phenomena of a culture.
What is the name of the winged horse in Greek mythology?
Pegasus
According to the ancient Greeks, what did the universe begin with?
Chaos
What is a simile?
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as."
What is the capital of Greece?
Athens
What is cosmogony?
Cosmogony refers to stories or myths about the creation of the universe or world.
What was Medusa’s appearance in Greek mythology?
Medusa was a Gorgon with snakes for hair, and anyone who looked at her would turn to stone.
Who were Gaia’s two sons that she created on her own?
Pontus (the Sea) and Ouranos (the Sky).
What is a metaphor?
Saying something is something else, comparing to things are unlike each other.
Who gave fire to human beings?
Prometheus
What do myths often explain about the world?
Myths often explain natural events, human behavior, and the origins of the world.
Name a famous Greek philosopher.
Plato
What two beings sprang from Chaos?
Erebus and Nyx.
What is a thesis?
A complex sentence that sums up your argument.
How old is the oldest story ever written down?
3500 years
What role do heroes play in myths?
Heroes in myths often undertake significant quests, face challenges, and sometimes help bring balance to the world.
What is the name of the three headed dog in Greek mythology?
Cerberus
What modern-day scientific theory contrasts with the Greek idea of Chaos?
The Big Bang theory.
What is a protagonist?
One of the major characters in a narrative.
What is Odysseus famous for?
His intelligence
What is an example of a creation myth?
The First Order - Stephen Fry
What is the name of Cerberus in Harry Potter?
Fluffy
What did the Greeks believe Chaos brought forth into the universe?
Life and substance, as well as the basic elements of the universe.
What is an antagonist?
A villain
What does it mean to "have an Achilles heel"?
To have a weakness