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Hephaestus
Aphrodite
Prometheus
Pandora
Midas
100
Why was Hera disappointed when Hephaestus was born?
Hephaestus was ugly.
100
What was Aphrodite's domain?
Love/Beauty/Desire
100
How does Prometheus convince the men that fire is a good thing?
He cooks a deer on the fire.
100
Why was Pandora formed?
Zeus wanted to punish mankind for accepting the gift of fire.
100
Why is Midas angry at Apollo?
Apollo allows everyone to enjoy the sun.
200
Where is Hephaestus raised?
In the sea.
200
How was Aphrodite formed?
She came from the remains of Oranos' dead body mixed with the sea foam.
200
After mankind has accepted the gift of fire, name at least three things that Zeus sees when he looks down on earth.
"Man had come out of his cave. Zeus saw woodmen's huts, farm houses, villages, walled towns, even a castle or two. He saw men cooking their food, carrying torches to light their way tat night. He saw forges blazing, men beating out ploughs, keels, swords, spears. They were making ships and raising white wings of sails and daring to use the fury of the winds for their journeys. They were wearing helmets, riding out in chariots to do battle, like the gods themselves" (58).
200
Who gives Pandora the golden box?
Hermes
200
When/how does Apollo first visit Midas?
In a dream
300
What does Hera see that convinces her to allow Hephaestus back on Olympus?
Hera sees a necklace on Thetis' neck.
300
Who does Aphrodite end up marrying?
Hephaestus
300
Give at least two reasons Zeus does not want mankind to have fire.
- With every gift comes a penalty. - Mankind does not know disease, warfare, old age, worry, etc. - Mankind is innocent. - He has the capacity for worship. - He will forget his humility and think he is a god.
300
What do the creatures in Pandora's box represent?
"The ills that beset mankind."
300
How does this myth teach us to be careful what we wish for?
Midas wishes for all that he touches to turn to gold, but that ends up being a curse, as he freezes his daughter and cannot eat or drink.
400
What does Hera give to Hephaestus?
Hera gives Hephaestus a broken mountain and the Cyclopes. She also promises to give him Aphrodite as a bride.
400
What does Apollo offer Aphrodite?
A throne and crown made of sun gold, and a golden chariot
400
What does Zeus do to punish Prometheus?
Prometheus is chained to a mountain with vultures eating his liver.
400
What is the name of Pandora's husband?
Epimetheus
400
How does this myth teach us to appreciate the things we have?
Apollo tells Midas to enjoy the roses and that "life is the only gift."
500
What part of nature does the myth of Hephaestus explain?
Volcanoes.
500
What does Hephaestus say to Aphrodite when all the gods are courting her?
"I would make a good husband for a girl like you. I work late."
500
What does Fire represent in this myth?
Civilization, knowledge, evolution
500
What is the last creature that Pandora traps in the box called?
Foreboding
500
How does this myth teach us a lesson in mercy/forgiveness?
Apollo forgives Midas and takes away the "fatal wish." Midas then forgives the barber and doesn't have him killed.