Aphrodite's Tasks
What was Psyche's 2nd task
Collect the golden wool from the sheep
What is Psyche's special weapon
What is Aphrodite's Roman name
Venus
How many tasks was Psyche given
4
How was Psyche described as
Extremely Beautiful
Who helped Psyche during the 1st task
The Ants
Psyche stepped off the tower (expecting death) she but was taken to Eros.
While it's true that Psyche was beautiful, why was Aphrodite jealous of (or angry at) Psyche?
People stopped praying or visiting the temple of Aphrodite. Essentially, Aprophodite was ignored.
How did Psyche hurt Cupid
She spilled hot candle wax on him
What happened when Cupid went to shoot Psyche with the bow
He pricked himself by and then fell in love with her.
What was Psyche's 4th task
Go to the underworld a fill a box with some of Persephone's beauty
What is Psyche's transformation?
Eros brings Pregnant Psyche to Olympus, and Zeus agrees to turn her immortal.
Who was Aphrodite's plan?
She wanted her son to make Psyche fall in love with the ugliest man.
Where did Eros go after Psyche broke the spell?
His mother (Aphrodite's castle)
What did Psyche's sisters tell her
Eros is a monster (dragon) and she should cut off his head.
Who helped Psyche during her 3rd task
The Eagle
How is Psyche tempted during the Abyss stage of the hero's myth?
She opens the beauty box that Persephone gave her to bring to Aphrodite.
Why did Aphrodite force Psyche to become her "servant"?
Psyche showed bravery when she visited Aphrodite in her castle and asked for forgiveness
What is Psyche the goddess of
The soul, Suppressed beauty
Who helped Psyche on her 2nd task
The reeds and the river
They told her to shake the bushes to release the gold wool
What was actually in the box that Persephone gave Psyche
Sleep
technically Stygian sleep
Tower
Zephyr
Eagle
Ants
Demeter, Hera, Zeus
Why didn't Venus care about Psyche after she became immortal and married Cupid
Psyche would no longer be on Earth to interfere with Venus
Which goddess made the argument that Eros and Psyche should be wed?
Hera
What is the name of Psyche's baby? (or what is she the goddess of?)
Hedone -
unbridled pleasure.
(think of the word hedonistic)