The Beginning
This formless, shapeless nothingness existed before the gods appeared and was the parent of Night and Erebus.
Chaos
Explain it to me like I am 5 -
Who or what are the Titans?
These children of Earth and Heaven were enormous in size and strength, and several of them were beneficent (helpful to the Olympians) rather than purely destructive.
Who are Prometheus and Epimetheus?
These two brothers were delegated by the gods to create mankind; Prometheus means forethought and Epimetheus means afterthought, and their personalities determined how they approached the task.
Why do Pyramus and Thisbe's parents forbid them to marry?
The text does not specify; it only states that their parents forbade it
What instrument does Orpheus play?
A lyre
What is Pygmalion's profession?
He is a sculptor
Who visits Baucis and Philemon disguised as poor travelers?
Zeus (Jupiter) and Hermes (Mercury)
What is Daphne's main characteristic that defines her personality?
She is independent and refuses to marry; she hates love and marriage
This force was born from Night and Erebus and brought order and beauty to the universe.
Eros
othter acceptable responses - love, desire,
Explain it to me like I am 5
What is Tararus?
This is the deepest prison in the underworld, located as far below the earth as heaven is above it, where the defeated Titans were bound in chains.
Why did Zeus create Pandora?
Zeus created Pandora as punishment for mankind because Prometheus had stolen fire for the
What does Pyramus find at the meeting place that makes him believe Thisbe is dead?
Her bloodstained cloak and the tracks of a lioness
What causes Eurydice's death?
A viper sting
Why does Pygmalion refuse to marry?
He is a woman-hater and because of the faults that nature has given to women
Why is Zeus trying to figure out about the town of Phrygia where Baucis and Philemon live?
He wants to find out how hospitable the people are, since all guests and strangers are under his protection
Why is Daphne particularly frightened when she realizes Apollo is chasing her?
Apollo is a god, and she knows that to be loved by a god is hopeless and dangerous; many maidens loved by gods had to kill their children or be killed themselves
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Who are the parents of the 6 Olympians?
Also - name them.
Children -
Boys - Hades, Poseidon, Zeus
Girls - Hestia, Demeter, Hera
What is the name of the war between the Titans and the Olympians?
Titanomachy
What is Prometheus's punishment, and why does he refuse to submit?
Prometheus is bound to a rock in the Caucasus with unbreakable chains; he refuses to submit to Zeus's cruelty because he knows his suffering is unjust and he acted rightly in helping mortals.
*(any variation would work. In addition, Prometheus refused -- at first - to tell Zeus the prophecy.)
How does Pyramus end his life?
He plunges a sword into his side
Analyze Orpheus' decision to look back at Eurydice. What does this reveal about human nature? What's the lesson in the story??
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Orpheus cannot resist his desire to confirm her presence, showing that even the greatest power cannot overcome human doubt and longing
What name does Pygmalion give to his statue after she becomes human?
He names her Galatea
What reward do the gods give Baucis and Philemon for their hospitality?
Their humble hut is transformed into a stately marble temple with a golden roof, and the wicked countryside is flooded
What happens to Daphne as a result of her plea to her father to help her escape APollo??
She is transformed into a laurel tree; her feet become rooted, bark encloses her, and leaves sprout forth
These creatures were born from the blood of Heaven and had the office of pursuing and punishing sinners.
Erinyes or Furies
Who ruled the Greek universe in the Golden Age
Cronus -
What is in Pandora's box and what is its significance?
The box contained plagues, sorrows, and misfortunes for mankind, but also Hope, which remains humanity's sole comfort in misfortune after Pandora opened the lid out of curiosity.
Explain why Thisbe's death was not actually caused by the lioness, and what this reveals about the tragedy.
The lioness only tore her cloak; Thisbe died by her own sword after finding Pyramus dead.
This shows how misunderstanding and miscommunication lead to unnecessary tragedy.
One of the Muses. - specifically Calliope
What sign does Venus give Pygmalion that she will help him?
The flame on the altar leaps up
Explain the significance of Baucis and Philemon being transformed into two trees growing from a single trunk.
The transformation symbolizes their eternal unity and devotion to each other; they remain together even in death, never separated, fulfilling their wish to never live alone
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There is a stone in the city of Delphi that was anointed daily with oil by priests as proof of the myth's truth.
Why did the Greeks honor this big stone?
They believed it to be the stone that Cronus ate, thinking it was baby Zeus.
Who is Typhon and how was he defeated?
Typhon was a flaming monster with a hundred heads created by Earth as her most frightful offspring; Zeus defeated him using thunder and lightning, and Typhon now lies beneath Mount Aetna in Sicily.
According to the video and reading, what does Pandora's name literally mean?
all-gifted or all-giving
What is the lasting memorial - symbol - of Pyramus and Thisbe's love?
The deep red berries of the mulberry tree (which were originally white)
How do the Muses honor Orpheus after his death?
They find his severed head, bury it in the sanctuary of the island of Lesbos, gather his limbs and place them in a tomb at the foot of Mount Olympus, and the nightingales sing more sweetly there than anywhere else
What does Pygmalion do to try to comfort himself about his love for the statue?
He dresses the statue in rich robes, brings her gifts (birds, flowers, amber), and tucks her into bed at night, pretending she is pleased
(Psycho anyone?)
How does this myth illustrate the gods' values and the consequences of human behavior?
The story shows that the gods reward humility, piety, and hospitality while punishing pride and inhospitality; it demonstrates that virtue is rewarded and vice is punished
What is the significance of the laurel tree becoming sacred to Apollo, and how does this change the meaning of Daphne's story?
By making the laurel sacred to him, Apollo immortalizes Daphne and gives her a form of power and honor; her transformation, while tragic, becomes a symbol of victory and achievement rather than merely an escape from pursuit