Andromeda's Sacrifice

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Why did Cepheus consult the oracle of the god Hammon?

To ask for a blessing for his kingdom
To understand why Neptune was angry and what could be done to appease him (correct)
To find a cure for a plague affecting his people
To seek advice on a political alliance

Perseus arrived before Andromeda was tied to the rock.

False (B)

What was the name of Cepheus's beautiful daughter who was offered to the monster?

Andromeda

Neptune sent a very fierce ______.

monster Signup and view all the answers

Match the Latin words with their English meanings, based on the context of the passage:

saevissimum = fiercest imperata = commands formosissima = most beautiful periculum = danger Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate reaction of the people when they saw the monster approaching?

They were filled with immense fear. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Cepheus willingly decided to sacrifice his daughter without consulting any divine authority.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did the monster do every day that caused panic among the people?

Devoured people Signup and view all the answers

Perseus arrived while they ______ the monster.

were expecting Signup and view all the answers

Match the characters with their roles in the story:

Cepheus = King of the Ethiopians Neptune = God of the sea Andromeda = Daughter offered to the monster Perseus = Hero who arrives unexpectedly Signup and view all the answers

Why did Cepheus ultimately decide to follow the orders of Hammon?

He wished to save his citizens from the great danger. (B) Signup and view all the answers

The people were joyful and in celebratory mood when Andromeda was taken to the shore to be sacrificed.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Perseus seek to learn upon arriving and seeing the people's tears?

The cause of their sorrow/grief Signup and view all the answers

Andromeda was ______ to a rock.

bound Signup and view all the answers

Match the Latin phrases with their closest English translation in the context of the story:

ob hanc causam = for this reason ob eam causam = for that reason post haec = after this ubi haec audivit = when he heard this Signup and view all the answers

Why was Neptune angry with Cepheus?

Cepheus had offended him. (B) Signup and view all the answers

The oracle of Hammon suggested sacrificing animals to appease Neptune.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was regnō's translation?

rule, reign Signup and view all the answers

The people could not hold back the ______ because they felt sadness.

tears Signup and view all the answers

Match each Latin word with its English meaning:

cotidie = daily monstrum = monster fatum = fate dolor = pain Signup and view all the answers

Why did the people mention the whole situation to Perseus?

He asked. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Illō tempore translates to over time.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Whose oracle did Cepheus consult?

the oracle of the god Hammon Signup and view all the answers

Suōs: his ______; reflexive possessive adj. (‘su' as in subject!)

own Signup and view all the answers

Match the Latin words with their meaning in English:

pavor = panic periculum = danger celeritas = quickness omnium = everyone Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

cōnsulō

To consult, seek advice from.

dēvorō

To swallow down, devour.