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Folk literature primarily originates from written texts.
Folk literature primarily originates from written texts.
False (B)
Mythology is limited to stories from one specific cultural tradition.
Mythology is limited to stories from one specific cultural tradition.
False (B)
Myths always have a factual basis that can be historically verified.
Myths always have a factual basis that can be historically verified.
False (B)
Anthropomorphism attributes non-human characteristics to humans.
Anthropomorphism attributes non-human characteristics to humans.
Flood myths typically feature widespread destruction and a small number of survivors.
Flood myths typically feature widespread destruction and a small number of survivors.
In the Epic of Gilgamesh, Humbaba is Gilgamesh's best friend.
In the Epic of Gilgamesh, Humbaba is Gilgamesh's best friend.
Ishtar sent a dragon to attack Gilgamesh after he rejected her advances.
Ishtar sent a dragon to attack Gilgamesh after he rejected her advances.
Gilgamesh consulted Enkidu about immortality.
Gilgamesh consulted Enkidu about immortality.
In 'The Children of Lir,' the children were transformed into eagles.
In 'The Children of Lir,' the children were transformed into eagles.
The curse in 'The Children of Lir' lasted for exactly 600 years.
The curse in 'The Children of Lir' lasted for exactly 600 years.
The Unicorn from Celtic mythology can be captured by anyone who is pure of heart.
The Unicorn from Celtic mythology can be captured by anyone who is pure of heart.
Aswangs are mythological creatures from Japanese folklore known for shapeshifting abilities.
Aswangs are mythological creatures from Japanese folklore known for shapeshifting abilities.
Marduk is a Greek god who overthrew the Titans to create the world.
Marduk is a Greek god who overthrew the Titans to create the world.
Sun Wukong's journey is primarily motivated by his desire for immortality
Sun Wukong's journey is primarily motivated by his desire for immortality
Osiris was killed by Seth, who was married to Nephthys.
Osiris was killed by Seth, who was married to Nephthys.
Titanomachy describes a battle where the Titans defeated the Olympian gods.
Titanomachy describes a battle where the Titans defeated the Olympian gods.
In Greek mythology, the Elysium is a region in the underworld reserved for punishment.
In Greek mythology, the Elysium is a region in the underworld reserved for punishment.
Poseidon is typically depicted without his iconic trident.
Poseidon is typically depicted without his iconic trident.
Athena is known as the goddess of hearth and home.
Athena is known as the goddess of hearth and home.
Prometheus was rewarded by the gods for giving fire to humanity.
Prometheus was rewarded by the gods for giving fire to humanity.
Folk literature encompasses only written works that reflect the oral traditions of a people.
Folk literature encompasses only written works that reflect the oral traditions of a people.
Anthropomorphism attributes human characteristics exclusively to animal figures, excluding inanimate objects or natural phenomena.
Anthropomorphism attributes human characteristics exclusively to animal figures, excluding inanimate objects or natural phenomena.
In flood myths, the cause of the flood is always attributed to divine reward for human piety.
In flood myths, the cause of the flood is always attributed to divine reward for human piety.
The Epic of Gilgamesh explores themes exclusively related to heroic adventures, with no focus on existential questions.
The Epic of Gilgamesh explores themes exclusively related to heroic adventures, with no focus on existential questions.
In Celtic mythology's 'The Children of Lir', the children are transformed into eagles by Aoife.
In Celtic mythology's 'The Children of Lir', the children are transformed into eagles by Aoife.
The curse in 'The Children of Lir' lasts for a total of 600 years, divided equally among three distinct bodies of water.
The curse in 'The Children of Lir' lasts for a total of 600 years, divided equally among three distinct bodies of water.
Unicorns are creatures of Norse mythology, symbolizing untamed wilderness and brute strength.
Unicorns are creatures of Norse mythology, symbolizing untamed wilderness and brute strength.
A 'Kitsune' from Japanese folklore is exclusively depicted as a malevolent spirit, bringing misfortune and chaos.
A 'Kitsune' from Japanese folklore is exclusively depicted as a malevolent spirit, bringing misfortune and chaos.
Tell tales focus on mundane events, aiming to highlight the ordinary aspects of human existence.
Tell tales focus on mundane events, aiming to highlight the ordinary aspects of human existence.
In the Philippine folktale 'The Carabao and the Shell,' the carabao triumphs over the shell due to its superior strength.
In the Philippine folktale 'The Carabao and the Shell,' the carabao triumphs over the shell due to its superior strength.
Marduk, in Mesopotamian mythology, destroys the old gods to establish a harmonious world order.
Marduk, in Mesopotamian mythology, destroys the old gods to establish a harmonious world order.
The Monkey King's journey is primarily motivated by a quest for personal power, rather than spiritual enlightenment.
The Monkey King's journey is primarily motivated by a quest for personal power, rather than spiritual enlightenment.
In Egyptian mythology, Set is revered as the god of wisdom and knowledge.
In Egyptian mythology, Set is revered as the god of wisdom and knowledge.
The Titanomachy was a conflict where the Titans ultimately defeated the Olympian gods, leading to a new world order.
The Titanomachy was a conflict where the Titans ultimately defeated the Olympian gods, leading to a new world order.
In Greek mythology, the Asphodel Meadows are depicted as a vibrant and joyful region of the Underworld.
In Greek mythology, the Asphodel Meadows are depicted as a vibrant and joyful region of the Underworld.
Hera, in Greek mythology, is primarily known as the goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare.
Hera, in Greek mythology, is primarily known as the goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare.
Caduceus, wielded by Hermes, is a weapon used for battle.
Caduceus, wielded by Hermes, is a weapon used for battle.
Hestia, as the goddess of the hearth, received offerings at the beginning of battles.
Hestia, as the goddess of the hearth, received offerings at the beginning of battles.
The Judgement of Paris was spurred by Zeus who was seeking the most beautiful goddess to be his wife.
The Judgement of Paris was spurred by Zeus who was seeking the most beautiful goddess to be his wife.
Achilles was invulnerable everywhere except for his head, making him nearly impossible to defeat in battle.
Achilles was invulnerable everywhere except for his head, making him nearly impossible to defeat in battle.
In Homer's Odyssey, Poseidon is a strong ally and a protector of Odysseus, helping him return home safely.
In Homer's Odyssey, Poseidon is a strong ally and a protector of Odysseus, helping him return home safely.
The Golden Fleece was located in Thessaly and guarded by King Pelias before Jason retrieved it.
The Golden Fleece was located in Thessaly and guarded by King Pelias before Jason retrieved it.
Oedipus' adoptive parents were King Pelias and Queen Thetis of Corinth.
Oedipus' adoptive parents were King Pelias and Queen Thetis of Corinth.
In Norse mythology, Valhalla is a battlefield where dead heroes are resurrected to fight alongside Odin in every battle.
In Norse mythology, Valhalla is a battlefield where dead heroes are resurrected to fight alongside Odin in every battle.
Thor's hammer is called Gungnir and is used to forge weapons.
Thor's hammer is called Gungnir and is used to forge weapons.
Folk literature strictly encompasses written works that have been passed down through generations, explicitly excluding any form of oral transmission.
Folk literature strictly encompasses written works that have been passed down through generations, explicitly excluding any form of oral transmission.
The defining characteristic of a 'myth,' as a narrative form, is its grounding in verifiable historical facts, thereby serving as an unadulterated account of past events.
The defining characteristic of a 'myth,' as a narrative form, is its grounding in verifiable historical facts, thereby serving as an unadulterated account of past events.
Anthropomorphism, in its literary application, strictly confines itself to attributing solely physical human traits onto non-human entities, thereby eschewing any conveyance of human emotions or behaviors.
Anthropomorphism, in its literary application, strictly confines itself to attributing solely physical human traits onto non-human entities, thereby eschewing any conveyance of human emotions or behaviors.
In flood myths, the presence of a rainbow is universally interpreted across cultures as a divine indication of perpetual condemnation, signifying the irrevocable end of terrestrial life.
In flood myths, the presence of a rainbow is universally interpreted across cultures as a divine indication of perpetual condemnation, signifying the irrevocable end of terrestrial life.
The Epic of Gilgamesh explores themes centered exclusively on mortal combat and heroic conquests, purposefully omitting any introspective examination of existential inquiries.
The Epic of Gilgamesh explores themes centered exclusively on mortal combat and heroic conquests, purposefully omitting any introspective examination of existential inquiries.
In the context of the Gilgamesh epic, Humbaba's role is primarily that of Gilgamesh's most trusted confidant, offering indispensable counsel throughout his journey.
In the context of the Gilgamesh epic, Humbaba's role is primarily that of Gilgamesh's most trusted confidant, offering indispensable counsel throughout his journey.
Ishtar's disposition toward Gilgamesh is characterized primarily by indifference, thereby negating any interactions or influence in the epic narrative.
Ishtar's disposition toward Gilgamesh is characterized primarily by indifference, thereby negating any interactions or influence in the epic narrative.
The narrative arc of Gilgamesh concludes with his successful attainment of immortality, thereby fulfilling his quest and eradicating his fear of mortality.
The narrative arc of Gilgamesh concludes with his successful attainment of immortality, thereby fulfilling his quest and eradicating his fear of mortality.
The Children of Lir are central figures in a Mesopotamian myth, chronicling their aquatic transformation resulting from divine retribution.
The Children of Lir are central figures in a Mesopotamian myth, chronicling their aquatic transformation resulting from divine retribution.
Tuatha De Danann, as depicted in Celtic lore, denote a lineage of mortals destined to endure a perpetual cycle of swan transformations, symbolizing eternal penance.
Tuatha De Danann, as depicted in Celtic lore, denote a lineage of mortals destined to endure a perpetual cycle of swan transformations, symbolizing eternal penance.
Bodb Dearg's contest with Lir culminated in Lir's triumph, bestowing upon him absolute dominion over the Tuatha De Danann and ushering in an era of unparalleled prosperity.
Bodb Dearg's contest with Lir culminated in Lir's triumph, bestowing upon him absolute dominion over the Tuatha De Danann and ushering in an era of unparalleled prosperity.
Aoife's transformation of the children of Lir into swans symbolizes an act of profound benevolence, aimed at bestowing upon them eternal beauty and freedom.
Aoife's transformation of the children of Lir into swans symbolizes an act of profound benevolence, aimed at bestowing upon them eternal beauty and freedom.
The curse endured by the Children of Lir encompassed a temporal span of precisely 600 years, distributed uniformly across terrestrial landscapes, thereby fostering ecological equilibrium.
The curse endured by the Children of Lir encompassed a temporal span of precisely 600 years, distributed uniformly across terrestrial landscapes, thereby fostering ecological equilibrium.
Mochua's anointment of the swans in "The Children of Lir" signifies a ritualistic imposition of perpetual avian form, ensuring their eternal detachment from humanity.
Mochua's anointment of the swans in "The Children of Lir" signifies a ritualistic imposition of perpetual avian form, ensuring their eternal detachment from humanity.
Unicorns, as depicted in Celtic mythology, could be readily subdued by anyone possessing merely a mundane iron bridle and demonstrated aptitude in equestrianism.
Unicorns, as depicted in Celtic mythology, could be readily subdued by anyone possessing merely a mundane iron bridle and demonstrated aptitude in equestrianism.
The Phoenix's cyclical combustion and subsequent regeneration epitomizes the entropic decay inherent in all cosmological entities, reflecting their inevitable dissolution into primordial chaos.
The Phoenix's cyclical combustion and subsequent regeneration epitomizes the entropic decay inherent in all cosmological entities, reflecting their inevitable dissolution into primordial chaos.
Kitsune, denizens of Japanese folklore, primarily manifest as grotesque, malevolent entities, devoid of shape-shifting capacities or aesthetic allurements.
Kitsune, denizens of Japanese folklore, primarily manifest as grotesque, malevolent entities, devoid of shape-shifting capacities or aesthetic allurements.
Tengu, in Japanese mythology, are exclusively revered as paragons of humility and benevolence, devoid of any mischievous inclinations or association with arrogance.
Tengu, in Japanese mythology, are exclusively revered as paragons of humility and benevolence, devoid of any mischievous inclinations or association with arrogance.
Tikbalang, exclusively endemic to Philippine folklore, embody equine quadrupeds renowned for their docility and nurturing guidance of lost travelers through treacherous terrains.
Tikbalang, exclusively endemic to Philippine folklore, embody equine quadrupeds renowned for their docility and nurturing guidance of lost travelers through treacherous terrains.
Kapres, as integral figures in Philippine folklore, are diminutive sprites dwelling exclusively within urban infrastructures, nurturing mutualistic relationships with human inhabitants through acts of surreptitious benevolence.
Kapres, as integral figures in Philippine folklore, are diminutive sprites dwelling exclusively within urban infrastructures, nurturing mutualistic relationships with human inhabitants through acts of surreptitious benevolence.
The Aswang's transformative abilities are solely confined to inanimate objects, explicitly precluding any alteration of its biological framework into animalistic or alternative human physiognomies.
The Aswang's transformative abilities are solely confined to inanimate objects, explicitly precluding any alteration of its biological framework into animalistic or alternative human physiognomies.
Trolls' aversion to direct sunlight stems from their inherent vulnerability to celestial energies rendering them susceptible to spontaneous combustion upon exposure.
Trolls' aversion to direct sunlight stems from their inherent vulnerability to celestial energies rendering them susceptible to spontaneous combustion upon exposure.
Chimera's fire-breathing capability is governed by a complex enzymatic reaction involving the combustion of ingested ferrous compounds, resulting in the expulsion of superheated plasma.
Chimera's fire-breathing capability is governed by a complex enzymatic reaction involving the combustion of ingested ferrous compounds, resulting in the expulsion of superheated plasma.
The Harpies' reputation for clairvoyance enabled them to accurately foresee meteorological events, specifically predicting the occurrence of impending hailstorms with unparalleled precision.
The Harpies' reputation for clairvoyance enabled them to accurately foresee meteorological events, specifically predicting the occurrence of impending hailstorms with unparalleled precision.
The Tell-Tales stories' extraordinary characters bear resemblance to ordinary people encountered in everyday life, serving to epitomize the inherent normalcy pervasive within human society.
The Tell-Tales stories' extraordinary characters bear resemblance to ordinary people encountered in everyday life, serving to epitomize the inherent normalcy pervasive within human society.
Flashcards
Folk Literature
Folk Literature
Stories, legends, myths, ballads, songs, riddles, sayings, and other oral works of a people.
Myth
Myth
A traditional story about a being, hero, or event, often explaining a phenomenon of nature or a cultural practice.
Anthropomorphism
Anthropomorphism
Attributing human characteristics to non-human things.
Gilgamesh
Gilgamesh
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Epic of Gilgamesh Theme
Epic of Gilgamesh Theme
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Phoenix
Phoenix
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Kitsune
Kitsune
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Tikbalang
Tikbalang
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Kapre
Kapre
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Aswang
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Centaur
Centaur
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Unicorn
Unicorn
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Tell Tales
Tell Tales
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Carabao and Shell (PH Folktale)
Carabao and Shell (PH Folktale)
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Marduk
Marduk
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Hades
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Demeter
Demeter
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Zeus
Zeus
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Poseidon
Poseidon
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Hera
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Mythology
Mythology
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Pattern of Flood Myths
Pattern of Flood Myths
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Enkidu
Enkidu
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Humbaba
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Children of Lir
Children of Lir
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Troll
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Chimera
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Cerberus
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Minotaur
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Griffin
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Pegasus
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Banshee
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Chupacabra
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Aphrodite
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Hephaestus
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Athena
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Trojan Horse
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Valhalla
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Utnapishtim
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Celtic - Ireland
Celtic - Ireland
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Lake Derravaragh
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Tengu
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Fenrir
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Gorgons
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Jin
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Harpy
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Ghoul
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Marduk- (Enuma Elish)
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THE ILIAD
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Hermes
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Ithaca
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achilles river styx
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Odin
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Study Notes
- Folk Literature: Stories, legends, myths, ballads, songs, riddles, and sayings from oral traditions worldwide.
- Mythology: A collection of myths, belonging to a religious or cultural tradition.
- Myth: A traditional story about beings, heroes, or events, often explaining practices or natural phenomena, involving deities.
- Anthropomorphism: Ascribing human form, characteristics, or behavior to nonhuman things. Human and definite shape
Pattern of Flood Myths
- Cause: Punishment, triggered by human actions.
- Size: Floods covering entire lands.
- Survivors: A few good people are spared.
- Signs: Hope, often symbolized by a rainbow.
Gilgamesh
- Gilgamesh: Mesopotamian hero, son of Ninsun, stories told in Sumerian and Babylonian poems.
- Epic of Gilgamesh (Sîn-lēqi-unninni) Theme: Explores meaning of life, identity, relationships, mortality, and immortality.
- Enkidu: Gilgamesh's best friend.
- Humbaba: The epic's villain.
- Ishtar: A goddess who sent a bull after Gilgamesh.
- Gilgamesh quote: "Shall I die too? ...I am afraid of death."
- Utnapishtim: Consulted by Gilgamesh about immortality.
The Children of Lir
- Setting: Celtic, Ireland.
- Tuatha De Danann: Tribe in the story.
- Bodb Dearg vs Lir: Bodb Dearg won.
- Aebh: Bodb's daughter, married to Lir.
- Children: Fionnuala, Aodh, Fiachra, Conn, turned into swans.
- Aoife: Turned Lir's children into swans. Replaced Aebh
Curse timeline
- 1st 300 years: Lake Derravaragh.
- 2nd 300 years: Icy Sea of Moyle.
- 3rd 300 years: Bay of Erris.
- Mochua: Baptized the swans, reverting them to humans.
Mythological Creatures
- Unicorn: Celtic symbol of purity and grace, tamable only by a virgin.
- Phoenix: Egyptian mythical bird which dies and reborn from ashes.
- Kitsune: Japanese shape-shifting fox, often appearing as a woman.
- Tengu: Supernatural being, possibly proud spirits reincarnated.
- Tikbalang: Humanoid horse creature, tall and bony.
- Kapre: Philippine tree giant, tall, dark, hairy and muscular.
- Aswang: Shape-shifter, transforms into animals (dog, cat, pig), eats people.
- Troll: Lives in caves, turns to stone in sunlight.
- Chimera: Lion, goat, and serpent hybrid, breathes fire.
- Fenrir: Monstrous wolf of Norse mythology.
- Hydra: Multi-headed serpent, 9 heads.
- Centaur: Half human, half horse.
- Gorgons: Snake-haired, petrifying gaze.
- Oni: Japanese demon.
- Cerberus: Three-headed dog guarding the underworld.
- Minotaur: Half human, half bull.
- Jin: Arabian character granting wishes.
- Harpy: Half-human, half-bird.
- Griffin: Eagle, lion hybrid.
- Pegasus: Winged horse.
- Banshee: Wails before a loved one's death, loud pitched scream.
- Ghoul: Dark scavenger.
- Chupacabra: Sucks animal blood.
- Kappa: Drags creatures into swamps.
- Tell Tales: Stories about exaggerated characters like Paul Bunyan and Bernardo Carpio, humorous.
- Paul Bunyan: American folklore character who dug the Grand Canyon.
- The Carabao and the Shell: Philippine folktale about a battle of wits.
- Marduk: Mesopotamian god in Enuma Elish, defeats old gods, creates the world and humans.
- The Monkey King (Journey to the West)
- Sun Wukong: Monkey king.
- Xuanzang: Buddhist monk.
- Quest: Retrieve Buddhist scriptures for enlightenment.
Egyptian Mythology
- Amun: Wind god.
- Anubis: Jackal-headed god.
- Osiris: Husband of Isis.
- Set: Killed Osiris, husband of Nephthys.
Greek Mythology
- Demeter and Persephone: Explains seasons.
- Hades: Kidnapped Persephone.
- Winter: Represents Demeter's grief.
- Greek Myths: Reflect awe of the universe's mysteries.
- Titans: Elder gods before the Olympians, twelve elder gods.
- Titanomachy: 10-year battle of Olympians vs Titans in Thessaly.
Underworld Regions
- Tartarus: Pit for the wicked.
- Erebus: Where the dead pass.
- Asphodel: Dulls minds.
- Elysium: Paradise.
The Olympians
- ZEUS: Chief god, sky and rain, thunderbolt wielder.
- POSEIDON: Sea ruler, Earth-shaker, trident carrier.
- HADES: Underworld ruler, god of wealth, invisibility helmet.
- DEMETER: Harvest, grains, Persephone's mother.
- HERA: Marriage protector, jealous, peacock symbol.
- ARES: War god, ruthless, cowardly.
- HERMES: Swift messenger, winged sandals, Caduceus wand, master thief.
- Pallas ATHENA: Zeus' daughter: battle goddess, city protector, favorite child.
- Aphrodite: Goddess of love and beauty, irresistible goddess.
- Phoebus APOLLO: God, master musician delights Olympus as he plays his golden lyre.
- ARTEMIS: Apollo's twin: wild things, huntress, Selene (moon)/Phoebe.
- HESTIA: Virgin goddess, hearth symbol, honored at meals.
- DIONYSIUS: Youngest Olympian, wine god, mortal mother.
- HEPHAESTUS: Fire god, lame, armorer.
Greek and Roman Equivalents
- Zeus = Jupiter
- Poseidon = Neptune
- Hera = Juno
- Hermes = Mercury
- Aphrodite = Venus
- Apollo = Apollo
- Ares = Mars
- Hades = Dis/Pluto
- Artemis = Diana
- Athena = Minerva
- Eros = Cupid
- Asclepius = Aesculapius
- Cronus = Saturn
- Hestia = Vesta
- Gaea = Terra
- Hephaestus = Vulcan
- Prometheus Punished for stealing fire, forethought.
- Epimetheus: Pandora's husband, afterthought.
- Lo: Turned into a heifer.
- Argus: God with many eyes.
The Iliad:
- Themes include love, honor, friendship, rivalry, free will, and fate.
- Iliad and Odyssey: Greek epic poems by Homer.
- Trojan War: War against Troy by Achaean armies.
- Peleus and Thetis: Their wedding triggers the Apple of Discord incident.
- Eris: Sparks conflict, was not invited.
- "Te Kallisti": Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite vie for the title. (political power, control over Asia) (battle skills) (most beautiful woman) respectively
- Paris Prophesied downfall of Troy.
- Helen: "Most beautiful," wife of Menelaus, daughter of Leda and Zeus.
- Trojans' allies: Aphrodite, Ares, Apollo, Artemis.
- Greeks' allies: Hera, Poseidon, Hermes, Hephaestus, Athena.
- ACHILLES: Son of Peleus and Thetis: chooses short, glorious life over long, uneventful one.
- Invulnerability: From River Styx, except heel.
- Achilles states "Do you not see what a man I am, how huge, how splendid and born of a great father and mother who bore me immortal?"
- Hector: Killed by Achilles, died in the end of Iliad.
- Patroclus: Best friend who was murdered by Hector.
The Odyssey
- ODYSSEUS: Hero in the Trojan War, conceived the Trojan Horse.
- PENELOPE: Odysseus' faithful wife, waited 20 years.
- TELEMACHUS: Odysseus' son, maturity signals Penelope's remarriage decision.
- ATHENA: Protector of Odysseus.
- POSEIDON: Antagonistic toward Odysseus.
- CIRCE: Transforms Odysseus' crew into animals.
- CALYPSO: Traps Odysseus, falls in love.
- ITHACA: Odysseus' homeland.
- Trojan Horse: Symbol of deception and betrayal.
- Thanatos: Greek death god.
Jason and the Golden Fleece
- King Pelias: Jason's uncle, seized throne, sends Jason for Fleece. Iolcos, Thessaly.
- Colchis: Location of Golden Fleece, ruled by King Aeetes.
- Phineas: Helped by Jason against the Harpies.
- Medea: Assists Jason, betraying her father.
- Euripides: Uses Medea to critique Greek behavior.
Oedipus (Sophocles)
- Laius and Jacosta are Oedipus' parents.
- Polybus and Merope: Adoptive parents from Corinth.
- Crossroads: Symbolizes Oedipus' crucial decision.
- Oracle of Delphi: Prophesizes Oedipus marrying his mother and killing his father.
- Antigone attempts to bury her brother.
Antigone (Sophocles)
- Eteocles & Polyneices: Oedipus' sons who killed each other for the throne
- Creon: Jacosta’s brother who replaced Oedipus
- Antigone: attempted to bury her brother Polyneices against Creon's order
- Ismene: did not agree with Antigone's plan
Other Mythological Figures
- Sisyphus: Condemned to endlessly roll a stone uphill.
- Daedalus and Icarus: Featured in "Musee de Beaux Arts."
Brief Tales
- Pyramus and Thisbe
- Orpheus and Eurydice
- Ceyx and Alcone
- Pygmalion and Galatea
- Baucis and Philemon
- Endymion (and Selene)
- Daphne (and Apollo)
- Alpheus and Arethusa
- Arcadia: Region worshiping Pan.
- Psyche: Spills oil on Cupid, symbolizes betrayal (Psyche enlightened Cupid’s face in the middle of the night).
Norse Mythology
- Yggdrasil: World Tree.
- Aesir: Battle gods (Asgard).
- Vanir: Magic gods.
- Odin: Raven god, Huginn and Munin.
- Thor: Popular god, Mjolnir hammer. Mountain-crashing thunderous hammer
- Valhalla: Heroes train for Ragnarok.
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