Characters
This goddess, known for her wisdom, is often depicted with an owl and is the daughter of Zeus.
Athena
A major theme in Tanglewood Tales, this type of transformation happens when characters are changed into animals or other forms.
What is metamorphosis?
These creatures, with the bodies of horses and the heads of men, are also seen in popular franchises such as Harry Potter.
What are Centaurs?
The son of Daedalus, he flew too close to the sun, causing his wings to melt.
Who is Icarus?
In Tanglewood Tales, Nathaniel Hawthorne combines Greek mythology with this type of writing, often used for teaching moral lessons.
What is allegory?
This monstrous creature with the body of a lion and the head of a woman is featured in the myth retold in Tanglewood Tales.
What is the Sphinx?
This hero, who ventured into the labyrinth to defeat the Minotaur, is one of the central figures in Tanglewood Tales.
Who is Theseus?
In Tanglewood Tales, this is the term for the concept of pride that leads to downfall, as seen in the myth of Narcissus and others.
What is hubris?
This multi-headed serpent-like creature is slain by Hercules in one of his twelve labors, as recounted in Tanglewood Tales.
What is the Hydra?
This beautiful woman, whose vanity led to her demise, is featured in the myth of Narcissus.
Who is Echo?
The concept of heroism and the journey of self-discovery are key themes in Tanglewood Tales, particularly in the myths of Theseus and Hercules. This type of narrative is often referred to as a ___ story.
What is a hero's journey?
this terrifying half-bull, half-man, was encountered by Theseus in the Labyrinth.
What is the Minotaur?
In Tanglewood Tales, the myth of this beautiful woman, whose abduction led to the Trojan War, is briefly retold.
Who is Helen of Troy?
In Tanglewood Tales, the gods frequently involve themselves in mortal lives, a theme that reflects the power and influence of higher beings over humans' actions.
What is divine intervention?
Cadmus builds an army from the teeth of this vicious beast.
What is a dragon?