42 Questions
What is the reason for Demeter's eternal winter on earth?
She had eaten pomegranate seeds and had to remain in the underworld
What is Athena's Roman name?
Minerva
What is Athena's realm?
Goddess of defensive warfare, wisdom, and handicrafts
What is a symbol of Athena?
Owl
How was Athena born?
She was born from Zeus's head fully grown
What is Aphrodite's Roman name?
Venus
What is Aphrodite's realm?
Goddess of love, beauty, and sexuality
What is a symbol of Aphrodite?
Mirror
Who is Aphrodite married to?
Hephaestus
Who is the son of Aphrodite?
Eros (Cupid)
What is the primary focus of the Etymological Theory?
The explanation of the origin of words
Which theory is closely allied with the research of linguists?
Structuralism Theory
What is the significance of gods and goddesses in the Etymological Theory?
They are associated with the origins of words
What is the concept referred to as 'FOOD CODE'?
A code that distinguishes humans from animals and Gods
According to Ferdinand de Saussure, what is the characteristic of human behavior?
It is patterned into codes
What is the primary goal of the Etymological Theory in understanding the meaning of words?
To find the true meaning of words by tracing their origins
Which goddess was responsible for causing the Trojan War?
Aphrodite
Who was the Roman counterpart of Ares?
Mars
What is Apollo's role in terms of the sun?
He is sometimes said to drive the sun chariot, but others give this job to Helios.
What was the outcome when Phaeton tried to drive the sun chariot?
He burned part of the earth.
How is Apollo typically depicted in pictures?
As a young, beardless man.
Who is the twin sister of Apollo?
Artemis
What is the realm of Artemis?
Goddess of the moon, the hunt, and sometimes witchcraft.
Who is the mother of Eros (Cupid)?
Aphrodite
What is a symbol associated with Ares?
Dogs of war and vultures.
Why is Ares unpopular?
Because he is unpredictable and violent.
What is the relationship between Aphrodite and Hephaestus?
They are husband and wife
Who is the father of Aeneas?
Anchises
What is a characteristic of Athena in war?
She is strategic and wise.
Who is associated with beauty?
Aphrodite
Who shares Adonis with Aphrodite every year?
Persephone
Who is the mother of Hermaphrodites?
Aphrodite
Who is the daughter of Atlas?
Maia
Who is the goddess of the fields and mountains?
Maia
Who is the father of Macaria?
Hades
Who is the mother of Arion?
Demeter
What form did Poseidon take to rape the nymph?
Stallion
What was the outcome of Daphne's refusal to love Apollo?
She was turned into a Laurel Tree
What was Cassandra's punishment from Apollo?
No one believing in her prophecies
Who was Cassandra's brother?
Paris and Hector
What was Daphne's transformation a result of?
Apollo's love
What was Cassandra's ability?
Seeing the future
Study Notes
Etymological Theory
- Explains the origin of a word and its true meaning by examining ancient mythology.
- Associated with gods and goddesses who helped coin words.
Structuralism Theory
- Studies the historical development of language and is closely allied with linguists.
- States that all human behavior is patterned into codes which have characteristics of language.
Allegorical Theory
- MAIA, daughter of Atlas, goddess of fields and mountains.
- SEMELE, mortal princess of Thebes, mother of Dionysus.
- DIONE, daughter of Oceanus, associated with beauty, mother of Aphrodite.
Gods and Goddesses
- APHRODITE, goddess of love, beauty, and sexuality.
- Roman name: Venus
- Symbols: shell, mirror, dove, swan
- Married to Hephaestus, son Eros (Cupid)
- ARES, god of war.
- Roman name: Mars
- Symbols: dogs of war, vulture, weapons
- Son of Zeus and Hera, very unpopular
- APOLLO, god of light, music, and shepherds.
- Roman name: Apollo
- Symbols: bow and arrow, sun chariot, lyre
- Some myths say he drove the sun chariot
- ARTEMIS, goddess of the moon, hunt, and witchcraft.
- Roman name: Diana
- Symbols: crescent moon, bow and arrow, short hunting robes
- Twin sister of Apollo, daughter of Zeus and Leto
Affairs of Other Gods and Goddesses
- APHRODITE had affairs with Ares, Adonis, and Anchises.
- PERSEPHONE shared Adonis with Aphrodite.
- HADES had an affair with Minthe, and Poseidon raped Medusa.
- POSEIDON also had an affair with Demeter disguised as a mare, resulting in the divine horse Arion.
Children of Zeus
- ATHENA, goddess of defensive warfare, wisdom, and handicrafts.
- Roman name: Minerva
- Symbols: armor, owl, olive tree
- Emerged from Zeus's head fully grown, city of Athens named after her
This quiz explores the etymological theories behind words, including their origins and meanings in ancient mythology. It covers the theories of etymological, structuralism, and allegorical theories, and their associations with gods and goddesses.
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