Questions and Answers
How many times was the Olympian god/goddess of fire and metalworking thrown out of heaven?
Which is not one of the 12 Olympian Gods?
How did Heracles first reveal his true nature?
Who was the character most affected by the thalamus chalceos?
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What was the 'real' source of the name 'Allan Water'?
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What was it that Zeus pursued when not at his day job?
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Why is the story of Robin Hood not considered a myth?
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What two conflicting qualities was Heracles known for?
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Which is not one of the 12 Olympian Gods?
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Why did Heracles have to perform the 12 labors?
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The myth of Harpocrates as god of silence was the result of misunderstanding statues of which other god?
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What was strange about the character who may have raised the youngest child of Cronus and Rhea?
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Which is not one of the 12 Olympian Gods?
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According to lecture, a certain fox had a supernatural power. What was it?
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Which is not one of the 12 Olympian Gods?
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Which famous evil-doer offended against the law of Xenia and also chained death?
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The Roman name of an Olympian may be connected with a word meaning 'desire'. Which Olympian?
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According to two different versions of the story, which Olympian male god was raised as a female?
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The Greek name of an Olympian may be connected with a word meaning 'shining'. Which Olympian?
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The name of which Greek Olympian may have originally meant 'bright sky god'?
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Our hero was punished by being sentenced to serve as the slave of a certain queen. What was this queen's name?
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Which famous evil-doer tried to feed his son to the gods?
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The Greek name of an Olympian may contain a word related to a Russian river. Which Olympian?
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Who taught the eventual husband of Hippodamia how to drive a chariot like a pro?
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The Greek name of an Olympian may be connected with a word meaning 'mother'. Which Olympian?
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5000 years ago, the precursor of a common English word was *bhreH2ter. What is this word now?
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The Greek name of an Olympian may be connected with a word meaning 'bear'. Which Olympian?
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According to lecture, who was the mother of the gods in Palike?
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Study Notes
Olympian Deities and Mythology
- The Olympian god of fire and metalworking was expelled from heaven twice.
- Amphitrite is not one of the 12 Olympian Gods.
- Heracles revealed his true nature by killing snakes as an infant.
Myths and Tales
- The character most affected by the thalamus chalceos in the discussed story is Danae.
- The myth of Harpocrates as the god of silence resulted from misunderstandings of Horus statues.
- A certain fox in mythology possessed the supernatural ability never to be captured.
Heracles and His Labors
- Heracles had to perform the 12 labors because he killed his wife and kids.
- Conflicting qualities associated with Heracles are strength and appetite.
- He was punished by serving as a slave to Omphale, a queen.
Mythological Connections
- Dionysus, a male Olympian, was raised as a female in two different versions of his story.
- The Greek name for Zeus translates to "bright sky god", while Jupiter is his Roman name linked with "shining".
- The name Aphrodite connects to a word meaning "desire".
Symbols and Icons
- The symbol of a vulture represents one Olympian whose identity requires clarification.
- Thaleia is recognized as the mother of the gods in Palike.
Additional Figures and Concepts
- Hades is misunderstood through the character of Harpocrates, relating to silence.
- Tantalus is noted for trying to feed his son to the gods, a portrayal of greed and punishment.
- The trumpeted story of Robin Hood is not classified as a myth because it is set in a historical time.
Language and Etymology
- The word bhreH2ter, from 5000 years ago, has evolved into the English word brother.
- An Olympian god's name may mean "mother"; Ceres is the Roman equivalent.
- The Greek name linked to a word meaning "bear" corresponds to Diana.
Understanding Xenia
- Sisyphus is the infamous figure known for offending the law of Xenia and chaining death.
- Charon, Rhea, and Triton are noted as figures who are not part of the 12 Olympian Gods.
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