Mythological Context
What did Prometheus do after he stole fire from the gods?
He gave it to the humans.
True or False: Prometheus was mortal
False
Where were the humans hiding when Prometheus found them?
A cave
true or false: When Prometheus first brought the fire to the humans, the humans had already known about fire.
false
Whose side did Prometheus take on the topic of humans getting fire or not?
The humans
Why didn't gods give human fire?
They wanted them to stay weak.
True or false: during Cronus rein, no man needed to work for food or clothes?
True
Endless summer
True or false: Was fire originally only for gods?
Why did Prometheus take Zeus's side in the War?
Prometheus thought he could control his fierce anger.
Why is this story important?
It explains how humans got fire and how we have fire today.
A new season, winter, was added
How did HUMANS stay warm?
Animals
Why did Prometheus give fire to humans?
He has sympathy for them and wanted them to grow
What was one of the most precious metals to the gods.
The yellow stalk or reed
Who was Prometheus?
During the war against the titans what side did Prometheus take?
Zeus's side
What stopped the icy winds from reaching Mount Olympus during Cronus's reign?
Great land masses in the north
what does fire mean in greek Mythology?
Knowledge and power
How was life described as while Cronus ruled?
An age of contentment, no one had to work and weather was nice
Seeing the future.
How did the gods receive the secrets of fire, rain, and farming?
From their ancestors
How did the GODS stay warm in the cold weather (2 answers)
They warmed the houses with the secrets of fire and had the women weave them clothes.
What did Prometheus bring to make fire for the humans?
A yellow reed or stalk.
Why did icy winds reach Mt Olympus after the first age of mankind?
The flood that ended the first age of mankind.