Genesis 2.18-22 and the Story of Pandora Quiz

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What is the significance of the 'Lame God' creating Pandora to look like a shy virgin?

To emphasize her innocence and purity

To contrast her with other women in Greek mythology

To highlight her deceptive and treacherous nature (correct)

To symbolize her association with childbirth and fertility

What is the purpose of draping a veil from Pandora's head as per the text?

To conceal her true nature (correct)

To emphasize her status as a goddess

To symbolize her role as a bearer of life and death

To signify her impending marriage

In the context of the text, what parallel can be drawn between Pandora and sacrifice?

Both signify purity and innocence

Both involve offering something valuable for a greater purpose (correct)

Both are essential in Minoan and Mycenaean civilization

Both are associated with childbirth and fertility

What do the silvery clothes and intricate veil symbolize in relation to Pandora?

Her deceptive and treacherous nature Signup and view all the answers

What role does Pandora play in balancing the good, according to the text?

She balances the evil with her lovely appearance Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Athena, the Owl-Eyed Goddess, being involved in dressing up Pandora?

It emphasizes wisdom and cunning associated with Pandora Signup and view all the answers

What does the portrayal of Pandora as 'Gorgeous in the finery of the owl-eyes daughter' suggest?

Her deceptive nature hidden behind beauty Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the story of Pandora in Greek mythology?

It serves as an etiological myth explaining the origin of human suffering and toil. Signup and view all the answers

How does Pandora compare to Eve in terms of their creation stories?

Pandora was created by a male god, while Eve was created by Yahweh God. Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of metis associated with in the context of Pandora's creation?

The cunning and trickery involved in the creation of Pandora. Signup and view all the answers

What does the story of Pandora reveal about the human condition?

It shows how the actions of a single woman led to the introduction of miseries into human life. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Pandora's creation sets her apart from other beings in Greek mythology?

She was created without any family line or parental lineage. Signup and view all the answers

What is the central theme associated with Pandora's story?

The origin of human suffering and toil. Signup and view all the answers

How does the creation of Pandora parallel with the narrative of human existence in Works and Days?

Both serve as etiological myths explaining the hardships faced by humanity. Signup and view all the answers

What did Yahweh God use to create Eve?

A piece of Adam's bone Signup and view all the answers

Who persuaded Eve to eat the forbidden fruit?

The serpent Signup and view all the answers

What did both Adam and Eve realize after eating the forbidden fruit?

They were naked Signup and view all the answers

In the text, who was associated with the decline of humankind through different ages?

Pandora Signup and view all the answers

Which race was the first articulate folk created by the immortals?

Golden race Signup and view all the answers

What did Pandora and Eve symbolize in the text?

Alienation from divine Signup and view all the answers

What did the woman find desirable about the forbidden tree in the text?

Its beauty Signup and view all the answers

Which goddess is described as a 'mean cuss' and is honored despite being disliked?

Eris Signup and view all the answers

Who is described as being born first in the text?

Eris Signup and view all the answers

What activity does Strife like this (competition) benefit people?

Farming Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about Zeus's role in disputes?

He provides the best judgment Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as important for Perses to avoid by not letting Eris keep him from work?

Indolence and idleness Signup and view all the answers

What kind of judgment does Zeus provide according to the text?

Fair and unbiased Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what does 'listening to lawsuits' imply about a person's behavior?

Participating in legal proceedings Signup and view all the answers

What does the line 'Damn fools' suggest about the speaker's attitude in the text?

'No nonsense' approach Signup and view all the answers