Family Review
Connected to the story of Bellerophon as his ancestor who was punished to roll a stone up a hill for eternity.
Sisyphus
What are the laws of Xenia?
1. The host must be hospitable to the guest and provide food and shelter.
2. Guests must not threaten or be a burden to the host.
What's one natural phenomenon explained in this story?
Zeus created the horsefly (gadfly) in this story.
Iobates asked Bellerophon to fight this tribe of warriors who were invading the city of Anatolia.
Amazons
Which goddess helped Bellerophon tame Pegasus?
Who is Athena
Another ancestor who made poor choices. The son of Sisyphus who fed his horses human flesh.
Glaucus
What is the definition of hubris?
How is the connection to the myth of Bellerophon?
Hubris is excessive pride.
After he found success in the trials, Bellerophon gained confidence. Then he thought too highly of himself.
Bellerophon's tragic flaw was that he felt equal to the gods and attempted to fly to Olympus.
What's the guest rule that Bellerophon "broke" while staying with King Proteus and his wife?
The queen accused Bellerophon of unwanted sexual advances.
One of the trials of Bellerophon was to kill the Chimera. What part animals make up the parts of a chimera?
Head- lion
Middle - goat
Tail - snake
(some myths have the goat and lion swapped)
Given that Eurynome wasn't having male children with her husband (Glaucus) - this god is believed to be Bellerophon's father
Poseidon
Why didn't King Proitos kill Bellerophon?
What does Bellerophon's name mean?
Killer of Belleros or Bellerophon the Blameless.
In what ways does the myth of Bellerophon teach a lesson about humility?
Due to his hubris, he fell from Pegasus and lived a life of deformity (blind and broken)
Sprung from Medusa's severed head.
What is the relation between Sisyphus, Glaucus and Bellerophon?
What is Bellerophon's father Glaucus, and Glaucus' father Sisyphus
Reminder of the punishments -
He's hoping that King Lycia (the father of Anteia) will kill him.
Why can't Iobates outright kill Bellerophon?
You just don't kill guests, it's against the rule of hospitality.
Ares blessed this tribe of warriors, and after defeating the Chimera- King Iobates sent Bellerophon to invade this tribe. After the defeat, this tribe promised to never attack Lycia again.
Solymoi
What animal serves as a connection among Poseidon, Glaucus, and Bellerophon? Explain the connection
Horses
Who is the mother of Bellerophon?
Eurynome
How is the downfall of Bellerophon similar - yet different- to the downfall of Phaethon?
Both heroes are overly proud and attempt to prove themselves (godlike). Phaethon's death was a necessity as the earth was burning, while Bellerphon's death was due to Zeus' wrath.
How are the Fates involved in Bellerophon's story?
In each quest, Iobates is trying to kill Bellerophon, but the Fates deem he lives. . . .
This woman, the wife of Proetus, took a liking to Bellerophon.
Anteia
Who was married to Bellerophon?
Philonoe