26 Questions
What prompted Orpheus to decide to enter Hades and fetch back Eurydice?
The fear of losing his wife forever
Which instrument did Orpheus carry with him when he set out to fetch Eurydice from Hades?
Lyre
Why did search parties go out to look for Eurydice in the woods?
Midnight had passed with no sign of her return
How did Orpheus spend his time after Eurydice went missing?
Thinking only of his lost love
Why did most people try to dissuade Orpheus from going to the Underworld?
It was considered impossible to bring back someone from the dead
How did the searchers transport Eurydice's body back to the palace?
By carrying her on a stretcher made of saplings
What was the condition set by Persephone for Eurydice to return to earth?
Eurydice must follow behind Orpheus without looking back.
Why was Orpheus greatly tempted during the climb up to the surface of the earth?
To ensure that Eurydice was actually following him and not some trickery of the shades.
What made Orpheus feel a great joy as they neared the surface of the earth?
The realization that his wild dream had come true.
Why did Orpheus never look back during their climb out of Hades?
He was afraid he would lose Eurydice if he did.
What ultimately caused Eurydice to fade away before Orpheus could embrace her?
Orpheus turned around before she reached the surface.
How did Persephone react when Orpheus and Eurydice crossed the Styx safely?
She looked on with a half-smile, as if already doubting her decision.
Why did Orpheus resist the temptation to look back at Eurydice during their climb?
To ensure she safely reached the upper air and stay with him.
What did Orpheus hear behind him during the climb out of Hades?
Footsteps that he believed belonged to Eurydice.
Why did Orpheus feel a surge of joy when he saw daylight ahead of them?
It filled him with hope for a new beginning with Eurydice.
What caused Eurydice to vanish before Orpheus could embrace her?
Orpheus turned around before she reached the surface.
What did Odysseus tell Polyphemus as they were escaping from the cave?
To say that his eye was put out by Odysseus
After Odysseus revealed his identity to Polyphemus, what did the Cyclops do?
He prayed to Poseidon to curse Odysseus' journey
What action did Odysseus take to deceive Polyphemus and escape from the cave?
Disguising himself as a sheep among Polyphemus' flock
Why did Odysseus offer wine to the Cyclops?
To make him fall asleep
What was the significance of Odysseus telling the Cyclops that his name was 'Nobody'?
It was part of a deception to protect his identity
How did the Cyclops react after being blinded by Odysseus and his men?
He screamed for help from other Cyclopes
Why did the Cyclops ask Odysseus about the location of his ships?
To assess the threat of any reinforcements arriving.
What strategy did Odysseus use to help deceive the Cyclops?
Blaming the storm for the shipwreck.
Why did Odysseus and his companions decide to make a weapon out of green olive wood?
To blind the Cyclops while he was sleeping.
What triggered the Cyclops's reaction to seize two of Odysseus's companions and dash them to the ground?
The mention of other ships potentially being nearby.
Test your knowledge on the mythological story of Eurydice escaping from Aristaeus. See how well you understand the events leading to her final escape to the summit.
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