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What is the title of the section that deals with the events leading up to the Trojan War?
What is the title of the section that deals with the events leading up to the Trojan War?
- The Fall of Troy
- The Quest of the Golden Fleece
- The Trojan War Prologue (correct)
- The Judgment of Paris
Which hero's adventures are described in Part IV of the book?
Which hero's adventures are described in Part IV of the book?
- Hercules
- Perseus
- Atalanta
- Odysseus (correct)
In which part of the book can the story of the Fall of Troy be found?
In which part of the book can the story of the Fall of Troy be found?
- Part Three
- Part Six
- Part Four (correct)
- Part Five
What is the name of Aeneas' journey in the book?
What is the name of Aeneas' journey in the book?
Who is the main character in the story of the Trojan War Prologue?
Who is the main character in the story of the Trojan War Prologue?
What is the title of the section that deals with the aftermath of the Trojan War?
What is the title of the section that deals with the aftermath of the Trojan War?
Who is considered the head of the list of chief writers of Greek myths?
Who is considered the head of the list of chief writers of Greek myths?
What is the approximate date of the Iliad, according to scholars?
What is the approximate date of the Iliad, according to scholars?
What is the main difference between Hesiod's poem and the Iliad and the Odyssey?
What is the main difference between Hesiod's poem and the Iliad and the Odyssey?
What is the name of Hesiod's poem that tries to show men how to live a good life?
What is the name of Hesiod's poem that tries to show men how to live a good life?
What is the occupation of Hesiod?
What is the occupation of Hesiod?
Which Greek tragedians viewed myths as vehicles of deep religious truth?
Which Greek tragedians viewed myths as vehicles of deep religious truth?
Which of the following plays is an exception to the mythological subject theme?
Which of the following plays is an exception to the mythological subject theme?
Which ancient Greek poet is known for his simple and sincere belief in the gods?
Which ancient Greek poet is known for his simple and sincere belief in the gods?
Who is the first historian of Europe mentioned in the text?
Who is the first historian of Europe mentioned in the text?
What is the name of the story told by Apollonius of Rhodes?
What is the name of the story told by Apollonius of Rhodes?
What is the characteristic of Lucian's writing style?
What is the characteristic of Lucian's writing style?
Why are the Alexandrian poets considered distinct from other writers of mythology?
Why are the Alexandrian poets considered distinct from other writers of mythology?
