Medusa
What was Medusa's original form before she was cursed by Athena?
A beautiful woman and a priestess of Athena
What was Arachne’s skill that led to her rivalry with Athena
Who is Demeter’s daughter, whose abduction by Hades led to the creation of the seasons?
Persephone.
Who created Pandora and gave her the jar (often referred to as "Pandora's Box")?
Zeus.
Which goddess is associated with wisdom, war, and weaving?
Athena.
Who was the hero that defeated Medusa?And How?
Perseus. Using a reflective shield from the gods to avoid looking at her and beheading her
What was Arachne’s fatal flaw that angered Athena?
Her excessive pride and boastfulness
What does Demeter control in Greek mythology?
The harvest, agriculture, and the fertility of the earth.
What did Pandora let out of the box when she opened it?
all the worlds evils (sickness, death, pain, etc.)
Which goddess is known for her role in childbirth and healing?
Artemis.
What happens to anyone who looks directly at Medusa?
They turn to stone
What happened to Arachne after she lost the weaving contest to Athena?
She was turned into a spider.
What caused Demeter to grieve deeply, leading to the cold winter months?
The abduction of her daughter Persephone by Hades
What remained inside Pandora’s box after she closed it?
hope
who is Artemis twin brother?
Apollo
What did Medusa's head become after her death?
What did Athena weave in the contest to beat Arachne?
A tapestry depicting the gods in their glory, showcasing their power and beauty
How did Demeter role in Greek mythology connect to the seasons?
Demeter's grief over the abduction of her daughter, causes the earth to become barren during the winter months, and her joy at Persephone's return brings spring and summer
What lesson can be learned from the myth of Pandora’s box?
The myth teaches that curiosity can lead to unintended consequences, but even in the face of suffering, hope remains.
How did Artemis react when someone tried to see her bathing?
She punished them by turning them into a stag.
Which god is Medusa’s father?
Poseidon.
What does Arachne’s transformation into a spider symbolize
The consequences of pride and disrespect towards the gods.
How did Hades trick Persephone into returning to the underworld
he tricked her into eating a pomegranate seed
Who created Pandora, and why?
Pandora was created by Hephaestus, as a punishment for humanity after Prometheus stole fire from the gods.
What vow did Artemis take when she was young?
To never marry or fall in love