64 Questions
What did Cronos swallow, thinking it was his son?
A stone
What did Zeus do with the stone after Cronos vomited it up?
He set it fast in the wide-pathed earth at Pytho
What did the brothers of Zeus' father provide to him as a token of gratitude?
Thunder and the glowing thunderbolt
How long did the war between the Olympian gods and the Titans last?
10 years
Who were the allies of Zeus in the Titanomachy?
The Hecatonchires and the Cyclopes
What was the punishment of Atlas in the Titanomachy?
He was given the task of holding up the sky
What is the name of the treasury in Delphi where a depiction of the Gigantomachy can be found?
The Siphnian Treasury
What was the greatest characteristic of the first creatures on earth, according to the text?
Their high intelligence
Why did Cronos swallow his children as they were born?
Because he was afraid of being overthrown by his own son
What did Rhea do to prevent Cronos from swallowing their youngest child, Zeus?
She tricked Cronos into eating a stone instead of Zeus
What was the prophecy that motivated Cronos' actions?
That he would be overthrown by his own son
Who helped Rhea devise a plan to conceal the birth of Zeus?
Her dear parents, Earth and starry Heaven
What did Earth do to help Rhea's plan?
She received Zeus from Rhea and hid him in a remote cave
Why did Rhea seek help from her parents?
Because she wanted to prevent Cronos from swallowing Zeus
What did Cronos do to his children as they were born?
He swallowed them as they were born
What was the consequence of Cronos' actions on Rhea?
She was filled with unceasing grief
How long did the children of the silver race stay with their mothers?
100 years
What was the main reason for the downfall of the silver race?
Their wanton arrogance and refusal to worship the gods
What was the material used to make the arms and homes of the bronze race?
Bronze
What was the nature of the bronze race?
Terrible and mighty
What happened to the bronze race after they were destroyed?
They went down into the dark house of Hades without leaving a name
What was the characteristic of the silver race in their adulthood?
They lived for a short time and in distress
What did the silver race lack in their worship of the gods?
They lacked the willingness to sacrifice to the gods
What was the result of the bronze race's violent deeds?
They were destroyed by their own hands
What was the outcome of the battles fought by the demigods in the land of Cadmus?
They were destroyed by evil war and dread battle.
Where did some of the demigods live after being led by Zeus?
The Islands of the Blessed
What is the characteristic of the earth in the Islands of the Blessed?
It bears honey-sweet fruit that ripens three times a year.
Who rules over the demigods in the Islands of the Blessed?
Cronus, the king of the gods
What is the nature of the fifth generation of humans, according to the text?
They are iron-hearted, and never cease from toil and woe.
What will be the fate of the fifth generation of humans, according to the text?
They will be destroyed by Zeus when they are born with gray hair.
What is the relationship between parents and children in the fifth generation of humans, according to the text?
They are in conflict with each other, and dishonor their parents.
What is the consequence of the fifth generation of humans not knowing respect for the gods, according to the text?
They will find fault with their parents and blame them with harsh words.
Which divine figure is associated with the creation of man by mixing seeds with rainwater?
Prometheus
What characteristic differentiates man from other animals according to Ovid?
Ability to stand erect and look at the stars
In the Age of Gold described by Hesiod, who was the ruler of heaven?
Cronus
Which of the following best describes the life of humans during the Age of Gold?
Carefree and without toil
What eventually happened to the golden race of humans described by Hesiod?
They were covered over by the earth
According to Hesiod, how did the land provide for the golden race?
Bore fruit ungrudgingly
What role do the spirits of the golden race play after their time ended?
They guard and protect mortal beings
How is Prometheus's creation of man different from the account given by Hesiod?
Prometheus created man from divine seed, while Hesiod's gods created a golden race
Who is the father of Prometheus?
Iapetus
Where is the depiction of the myth of Prometheus depicted in art?
Musei Vaticani
What is the name of the punishment that Zeus gave to humankind?
Pandora's Box
Who is the goddess that taught Pandora the skills of weaving?
Athena
What was Prometheus' action that angered Zeus?
Giving fire to humans
Who gave Pandora a 'mind of a bitch and the character of a thief'?
Hermes
What was Prometheus' father's name?
Iapetus
What was the material used to create Pandora?
Earth and water
Who is the protagonist in the story Prometheus Bound?
Prometheus
What is the common theme found in the myths mentioned in the text?
Flood myths
Which mythological figure is associated with the slaying of Argus?
Hermes
What is the name of the ancient Mesopotamian epic that dates back to around 2800 BC?
The Epic of Gilgamesh
Which artist created the painting 'Deucalion and Pyrrha' in 1636-1637?
Peter Paul Rubens
In which century was the Popol Vuh, a Maya creation story, recorded?
16th century
What is the name of the biblical figure associated with the flood myth?
Noah
What is the name of the Greek playwright who wrote Prometheus Bound?
Aeschylus
Who implanted a voice in Pandora?
The guide and slayer of Argus
What emotion did the immortal gods and mortals feel upon seeing Pandora?
Amazement
What substance do the bees deposit each day until sunset?
White honeycombs
What analogy is used to describe the relationship of women to men?
The bees and the drones
What quality did Hermes implant in Pandora apart from a voice?
A thievish nature
What feature of Pandora's creation caused amazement among gods and mortals?
The sheer trick
What is Pandora a bane to?
Men who work for their bread
How did Zeus intend for women to live with mortal men?
Helpmates in excessive wealth
This quiz is about the story of Cronos from Greek mythology. Learn about the myth of Cronos and his role in the Greek pantheon of gods.
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