Mythology Facts
This type of story is passed down verbally, explains things in nature, and communicates moral lessons.
What is a myth?
This young lady was transformed into a monster with a head full of snakes by the goddess Athena.
Who was Medusa?
This curious first woman brought evil and misfortune into the world.
Who was Pandora?
The purpose of Gilgamesh's journey alone is to seek for this.
What is immortality?
The hero's adventure begins when he receives this call.
What is the "call to adventure"?
This is the name of the first known epic in the world.
What is The Epic of Gilgamesh?
He was a Titan who ate all of his children (except one) to keep them from overthrowing him.
Who is Cronus?
This little lady just couldn't keep from wandering away to sniff some flowers and snacking on pomegranate seeds.
Who was Persephone?
This is the number of trials Hercules had to go on in order to repent for killing his family.
What is twelve?
This archetypal character is meant to provide a hero with guidance on his journey.
What is a mentor or wise old man?
This is the name of the world's longest epic?
What is The Mahabharata?
This creature with the face of a lion was murdered by Gilgamesh and Enkidu even after he begged for his life.
Who is Humbaba?
This jealous goddess viciously punished the women and children of her cheating husband.
Who was Hera?
This character's destiny was to protect his people, but instead, he mistreated them.
Who was Gilgamesh?
When heroes encounter this deep dark place, it represents hitting their lowest moment.
What is "the abyss" or "the underworld"?
The word myth comes from this Greek word.
What is "mythos"?
This god disguised himself as an arrogant hawk in order to test a king's dharma.
Who is Indra?
This temptress (or priestess) caused the animals to reject Enkidu after 7 days (and nights) in her tent.
Who is Shahmat?
This warrior faced a spiritual journey where he was challenged to fulfill his dharma and fight in battle.
Who was Arjuna?
An epic hero is supposed to be favored by the gods. This god favored Gilgamesh throughout his journey.
Who is Shamash?
Name a myth you're familiar with that we DID NOT read this year.
What is ____________________?
This vengeful Mesopotamian god sent a flood to destroy all of mankind.
Who was Enlil?
This jealous goddess sent the bull of heaven to kill Gilgamesh when he rejected her love.
Who is Ishtar?
This character was fated to kill his father and marry his mother.
Who was Oedipus?
The end of the epic hero's journey is supposed to inspire this feeling in the reader/audience.
What is hope?