DIOYSUS WEEK 4

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Who are the parents of the fifth?

Zeus and Europa

Cadmus and Semele

Nisus and Thyone (correct)

Poseidon and Athena

What did the fifth introduce?

The Trieterid festival

Mysteries and rites and Bacchic revelries (correct)

The Olympic Games

The Eleusinian Mysteries

How many persons do some people believe the fifth to be?

Three (correct)

One

Two

Four

Who is the son of Semele?

Dionysus Signup and view all the answers

Where was Dionysus born, according to some sources?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who is the father of Dionysus?

Zeus Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the festival established by the fifth?

The Trieterid festival Signup and view all the answers

What is the description of Dionysus in the Homeric Hymns?

Loud-crying god, splendid son of Zeus and glorious Semele Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for Dionysus in Roman mythology?

Bacchus Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the hill in Athens where the court that tried cases of deliberate homicide, wounding, and religious matters was located?

Areopagus Signup and view all the answers

Who was the mother of Dionysus?

Semele Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the epithet given to Dionysus?

Dithyrambos Signup and view all the answers

Why was Semele killed by Zeus's power?

She asked him to show his true form Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the court that tried Orestes?

The Areopagus Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of Dionysus's baby after Semele's death?

It was sewn into Zeus's thigh and later born Signup and view all the answers

How many Dionysi are mentioned in the text?

Five Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for taking care of Nysa?

Ino Signup and view all the answers

Sophilos Dinos is known for what significant achievement?

Portraying Dionysus accompanied by his name Signup and view all the answers

In which region did Nysa originate according to the content?

Thrace/Phrygia Signup and view all the answers

The play 'The Bacchae' by Euripides was set in which town?

Thebes Signup and view all the answers

Dionysus is associated with what, becoming the object of a cult following?

Vegetation and the vine Signup and view all the answers

Who is Euripides's play 'The Bacchae' involving, apart from Dionysus?

Pentheus and Agave Signup and view all the answers

Who were the daughters of Cadmos and Harmonia?

Autonoe, Ino, Semele, and Agaue Signup and view all the answers

What did Semele request Zeus to do which led to her demise?

To appear as he did during Hera's courtship Signup and view all the answers

What did Zeus do to save Dionysos after Semele’s death?

Sewed him into his thigh Signup and view all the answers

What name did Ino receive after leaping into the sea with her son?

Leukothea Signup and view all the answers

Which character was turned mad and ended up killing his elder son Learkhos?

Athamas Signup and view all the answers

Who raised Dionysus after he was taken by Hermes?

Ino and Athamas Signup and view all the answers

How did Zeus escape Hera’s anger regarding Dionysus?

By changing Dionysus into a baby goat Signup and view all the answers

What name did the nymphs of Asian Nysa receive from sailors?

Hyades Signup and view all the answers

Who is the son of Jupiter and Proserpine?

The god in human form Signup and view all the answers

To whom is the discovery and cultivation of the vine attributed?

The son of Nile Signup and view all the answers

Which rites are celebrated in honour of the son of Jupiter and Luna?

The Orphic rites Signup and view all the answers

Who is referred to as the fabled slayer of Nysa?

The son of Nile Signup and view all the answers

In whose honour were the Sabazia rites instituted?

The king over Asia Signup and view all the answers

How many Dionysus figures do some people believe there were?

Several Signup and view all the answers

What is the best thing that can happen to men and women according to Plutarch?

Not to be born Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Attic Kylix (drinking cup) in the context of Dionysus?

It represents the popularity of Dionysus as an artistic motif Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Athena in the alternate birth story of Zagreus?

She saves the heart of Zagreus Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the dual nature of man in the context of Zagreus's story?

It represents the evil body with a pure soul Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between the story of Zagreus and the concept of sin and immortality?

The story of Zagreus explores the idea of sin and immortality as a way to understand human nature Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Titans in the story of Zagreus's birth?

They are the ones who kill Zagreus Signup and view all the answers

What practice involves the consumption of raw flesh in Dionysian rituals?

Omophagy Signup and view all the answers

Who are the older, more lecherous versions of satyrs in the Dionysian entourage?

Sileni Signup and view all the answers

What character trait is common among satyrs in Dionysian myth?

Perpetual state of sexual excitement Signup and view all the answers

Which character is known as the tutor of Dionysus?

Silenus Signup and view all the answers

Which group is led by the female Maenads?

Thiasus Signup and view all the answers

What did Silenus claim was the best thing for mankind to have?

Ignorance of their own woes Signup and view all the answers

What does Melampus use to cure the daughters of Proetus?

Herbs and therapeutic dancing Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the daughters of Minyas for not participating in Dionysian rituals?

They were driven mad and became winged creatures Signup and view all the answers

What did Melampus teach the Greeks regarding Dionysus?

The name of Dionysus, the sacrifices, and the phallic procession Signup and view all the answers

From whom did Melampus most likely learn about the worship of Dionysus?

Cadmus of Tyre and those from Phoenicia Signup and view all the answers

How did the daughters of Proetus act when they went mad?

Ran around killing children and destroying things Signup and view all the answers

Which festival is tied to the acts of madness caused by resisting Dionysus?

Agrionia Signup and view all the answers

Which daughter of Minyas did not become a winged creature?

Clymene Signup and view all the answers

Which text attributes Melampus with introducing Dionysian practices to the Greeks?

HERODOTUS 2.49 Signup and view all the answers