The Beginning of Things
Who were the first beings to emerge from Chaos?
Gaia (Earth) and Uranus (Heaven)
What did Prometheus steal from the gods to give to humans?
Fire.
Who created Pandora, and why?
Zeus, to punish humans for Prometheus’s actions.
What did Queen Hecuba dream about her baby Paris?
That he would grow into a burning torch and destroy Troy.
What event started the Trojan War?
Paris taking Helen from Sparta.
Why did Uranus trap his children underground?
He feared their power and hated their appearance.
Why did Zeus not want humans to have fire?
He thought they would become too powerful and stop respecting the gods.
What was Pandora told not to do?
Open the sealed box (jar) given to her by the gods.
What did King Priam do instead of killing Paris?
He ordered a shepherd to leave him on a mountainside (Mount Ida).
Which two Greek kings led the attack on Troy?
Menelaus and Agamemnon.
How did Cronus try to prevent his children from overthrowing him?
He swallowed them when they were born.
How did Prometheus trick Zeus during the sacrifice?
He wrapped bones and fat to look like a good offering, disguised the meat as a bad offering.
What happened when Pandora opened the box?
All the evils and suffering of the world escaped.
Which three goddesses asked Paris to judge who was the most beautiful?
Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite.
What role did the gods play in the war?
They took sides, helping or harming mortals based on personal grudges.
How did Rhea protect her youngest child, Zeus?
She hid him and gave Cronus a stone wrapped in cloth instead.
What punishment did Zeus give Prometheus?
He was chained to a rock where an eagle ate his liver every day.
What remained in the box after everything else escaped?
Hope.
What did each goddess offer Paris?
Hera – Power and riches
Athena – Wisdom and respect
Aphrodite – Love and the most beautiful woman
Who came up with the plan of the Trojan Horse?
Odysseus.
After the Titans were defeated, how did the three brothers divide the world?
Zeus ruled the sky, Poseidon the sea, and Hades the underworld.
What are the two main purposes of the Prometheus myth?
To explain the origin of fire and to teach about sacrifice, rebellion, and punishment.
What theme or lesson does Pandora’s story teach?
Curiosity can bring trouble, but hope helps humanity endure.
What is the main theme or moral of this story?
Pride and selfish desire can lead to disaster.
What is the main lesson or theme of the Trojan War myth?
Pride and revenge can destroy even the greatest cities.