Olden Times, Hera, Zeus, Hades
Who is the ROMAN goddess of the fire?
Vesta (Greek = Hestia)
Why does Hephaestus invent robots?
Legs don't work (b/c of thrown from Olympus)
Who does Poseidon take over the rule of the sea from?
Nereus (old man of the sea)
Why did Eurydice return to the underworld?
Orpheus looked back
What wild monster did Bellerophon kill?
Chimera--part goat, lion, snake
Who is the GREEK goddess of the harvest?
Demeter (Roman = Ceres)
Who invented the first lyre?
Hermes
Who was put in a jar by the Giants Otus and Ephialtes?
Ares
What was Asclepius known for?
First physician
Who was the wise and kind centaur who lived in a mountain?
Chiron
Where does Zeus grow up as a baby?
Crete
What are Hermes's jobs/people he protects?
Herald, travelers, tricksters, traders, shepherds
Who was born from sea foam?
Aphrodite
Who was responsible for the centaurs?
Ixion
Why was Tantalus punished by never eating or drinking?
What is Hera like as a wife? Why?
Jealous b/c of Zeus' mortal wives.
What animals are associated with Athena?
Why was Dionysus raised in the wilds away from Olympus?
Hera's jealousy
What was Melampus' special skill?
Riding Pegasus & golden bridle
Who eats his children and is then overthrown by them?
Cronus (Roman = Saturn)
Who would lead souls of the dead from the upper world to the underworld?
Hermes
Who does Aphrodite wish she was married to?
Ares
Turned himself into a rock, Aegina into an island
What was Orpheus famous for?
beautiful singer