Cupid and Psyche
Who is Cupid?
: Cupid is the god of love and the son of Venus.
Who was Arachne?
Arachne was a mortal weaver known for her exceptional skill in weaving.
Who is Pygmalion?
Pygmalion is a sculptor who fell in love with his own statue.
Who raised Romulus and Remus?
A shepherd named Faustulus raised them after they were found in a she-wolf's den.
Demeter
Ceres
What was Psyche's challenge?
Psyche had to complete impossible tasks set by Venus to win back Cupid's love.
What did Arachne weave?
Arachne wove tapestries that depicted the scandals and flaws of the gods.
What did Pygmalion create?
He created a flawless statue of a woman from ivory.
What was Amulius's role?
Amulius was their wicked uncle who tried to kill them to eliminate his brother's lineage.
Eros
Cupid
What did Psyche's sisters advise her?
They advised her to kill her monster-husband, whom they believed to be a beast.
Who challenged Arachne?
Minerva, the goddess of handicrafts, challenged Arachne to a weaving contest.
Why did Pygmalion hate women?
He believed women would lead men to heartbreak and despair.
Why did Romulus and Remus fight?
They fought over where to build their new city.
Hades
Pluto
What happened when Psyche saw Cupid?
After Psyche accidentally spilled oil on Cupid, Cupid fled because love can not exist without trust.
Who won the contest?
Arachne
How did Pygmalion's statue come to life?
Venus granted his wish for a living woman like his statue.
What city did Romulus found?
Romulus founded the city of Rome.
Hera
Juno
What was the outcome of Psyche's journey?
Psyche ultimately became immortal and reunited with Cupid.
What did Arachne become?
Arachne became the first spider, condemned to weave for eternity.
What does Pygmalion's story teach us?
It teaches us about the transformative power of love and the importance of seeing beauty in others.
What is the significance of their story?
Their story symbolizes the founding of Rome and explores themes of brotherhood and rivalry.
Hermes
Mercury