Vocab
What is an arachnid?
A spider
What were Atalanta's conditions to marry?
Someone had to beat her in a footrace
What do spectators do?
Watch or observe things
What natural occurrence does the myth Arachne the Weaver try to explain?
How the first spider was created?
Which god/goddess had the skill of creating lighting, thunder, and rain?
Zeus
Is a myth a true story from long ago?
No
What is a sphinx?
A creature with a human, woman head and the body of a lion with wings.
If something is amusing, does that mean it is funny or boring?
Funny
What natural occurrence does the myth Demeter and Persephone try to explain?
Why the seasons change
Which god/goddess had the skill of love and beauty?
Aphrodite
Give an example of a mythical creature from one of the stories we read.
Minotaur, sphinx, etc.
What is a minotaur?
A creature that is half human and half bull
What does it mean to give someone guidance?
To help them
What natural occurrence does the myth Theseus and the Minotaur try to explain?
How the Aegean Sea got its name
Which god/goddess created humans from clay?
Prometheus
What do you do if you resist something?
Say no or turn it down
What were two of the 12 labors that Hercules accomplished?
Defeat the Nemean lion; collect 3 golden apples
What does it mean if a dog retrieves a stick for his owner?
He brings it back for the owner
What two natural occurrences does the myth Prometheus and Pandora try to explain?
Who is the god/goddess of the underworld that fell in love with Persephone?
Hades
Would you feel happy or upset if someone flattered you?
Happy
Explain how 'man' is the answer to the Sphinx's riddle.
Morning is like the beginning of a man's life when he is a baby. Afternoon refers to man as an adult. Evening refers to man when he is old.
How can you provide proof that your math answer is correct?
Show your work
Why was Daedalus trapped in a tower? Why was Icarus trapped in the tower, too?
Daedalus helped Theseus escape the labyrinth. King Minus couldn't punish his daughter, so he punished Daedalus' son.
Who is the god/goddess of harvest?
Demeter