Introduction/CH 1
Primative vs. Classical Mythology
Ugliness vs. Civilized
What planet represents Zeus?
Jupiter
What epic poem is about Hell?
Dante's Inferno
Lost their daughter
Demeter
Why was Zeus not just a good guy?
- Constant affairs
- Sly behavior
- Failure to stand by one-time lovers
Why are there different stories of the same God?
Different views/time periods/authors
Who represents Earth?
Gaea/Gaia
How many layers of Hell are there?
7
Godess of Corn
Why did a country want their princess to sleep with Zeus?
The country went under patronage of the God.
God of Fire
Hephaestus
Hades is represented by what planet?
Pluto-which is not a planet any more
Half man, half horse, savage beast, 4 legs
Centaur
God of Vine
Dionysus
How was Zeus able to get away with all his actions?
Don't ask; just go with it
Leader of the Titans
Cronos
Zodiac sign represented by a ram and The Golden Fleece?
Aries
Has an enchanting voice.
Siren
Dies every winter and reborn in the spring.
Dionysus
What did it take to become a Greek Hero?
- Male
- Off-spring of a God
- Warrior
- Mortal
It all started with who?
Chaos
Name of the Zodiac sign represented by goat-god Pan.
Capricornus
Creature with nine heads and lived in the swamp.
Hydra
Who suffers?
Both, Demeter and Dionysus
Name two Greek Heroes we have looked at.
Perseus and Hercules