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Who is the river god who wrestled Hercules for Deianira's hand in marriage?

Jason

Achelous (correct)

Apollo

Hercules

Who is Achilles' grandfather?

Aeacus

Who is the mother of Hercules?

Alcmena

What did Apollo and Diana do to Niobe's children?

Killed them Signup and view all the answers

Who was transformed into a spider by Minerva?

Arachne Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Arethusa when Alpheus professed his love?

She turned into a spring Signup and view all the answers

Who was the huntress known for her speed and took part in the Calydonian boar hunt?

Atalanta Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Baucis and Philemon after they were hospitable to Zeus and Hermes?

They became trees Signup and view all the answers

Who was Byblis in relation to Caunus?

Sister Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Muse of epic poetry?

Calliope Signup and view all the answers

How did Cephalus test Procris' fidelity?

By disguising himself Signup and view all the answers

What does Ceres represent in mythology?

Goddess of agriculture Signup and view all the answers

Who built the labyrinth for Minos?

Daedalus Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome for Icarus after he flew too close to the sun?

He fell to his death Signup and view all the answers

Who was Deianira?

Hercules' wife Signup and view all the answers

What role did Diana play in the myth?

Goddess of the hunt Signup and view all the answers

What was Dryope punished for?

Picking a lotus plant Signup and view all the answers

What did Erysichthon do to incur the wrath of Ceres?

Cut down her sacred tree Signup and view all the answers

What was Galanthis' role during Alcmene's childbirth?

Maid who helped Alcmene Signup and view all the answers

Who was Hercules?

Strongest hero and son of Zeus Signup and view all the answers

What creature did Hercules slay?

Hydra Signup and view all the answers

What transformation did Iphis undergo?

Turned into a boy Signup and view all the answers

Who is the husband of Medea?

Jason Signup and view all the answers

What is Juno known for?

Queen of the gods Signup and view all the answers

What is Meleager famous for?

Hero of the Calydonian boar hunt Signup and view all the answers

What is Minerva the goddess of?

Wisdom and arts Signup and view all the answers

Who is Minos?

King of Crete Signup and view all the answers

What is the Minotaur?

Half-man and half-bull creature Signup and view all the answers

What did Nessus do to Hercules' wife?

Tried to kidnap her Signup and view all the answers

Who is Niobe?

Mournful woman whose children were slain Signup and view all the answers

What did Nisus possess that was magical?

Purple lock of hair Signup and view all the answers

Who is Scylla?

Daughter of Nisus who betrayed him Signup and view all the answers

Who is Pelias in relation to Jason?

Uncle Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Perdix after being pushed off a building?

Transformed into a partridge Signup and view all the answers

What motivated Procne's revenge against Tereus?

To avenge her sister Signup and view all the answers

What led to Procris' death?

Mistaken identity during a hunting accident Signup and view all the answers

Who is Proserpina in relation to Pluto?

Wife Signup and view all the answers

What did Tereus do to Procne's sister?

Raped her and cut out her tongue Signup and view all the answers

Who is Theseus?

Hero and king of Athens Signup and view all the answers

What helped Theseus escape from the Labyrinth?

Ball of thread Signup and view all the answers

What is Aegina associated with?

Island created by Zeus Signup and view all the answers

What major conflict involved Athens?

War with Crete Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about Calydon?

Location of the famous boar hunt Signup and view all the answers

What is Colchis known for?

Homeland of Medea Signup and view all the answers

What is Crete known for?

Largest Greek island Signup and view all the answers

What is Sicily?

Island in the Mediterranean Sea Signup and view all the answers

What is Thrace?

A nation in northern Greece Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of Troy?

Destroyed in the Trojan War Signup and view all the answers

Who was Achilles?

Fought for Greece in the Trojan War Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Greeks against Troy?

Agamemnon Signup and view all the answers

What did Hector do to Patroclus?

Killed him Signup and view all the answers

What is Hecuba known for?

Queen of Troy Signup and view all the answers

What is Hermes known as?

Messenger God Signup and view all the answers

What journey did Odysseus endure?

Long journey from Troy to Ithaca Signup and view all the answers

Why was Niobe mentioned by Achilles?

To illustrate grief and loss Signup and view all the answers

What role did Priam play in the story of Achilles?

King of Troy and father of Hector Signup and view all the answers

Who did Odysseus talk to in the underworld?

Tiresias Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Achelous

River god who competed with Hercules for the hand of Deianira.

Aeacus

Grandfather of Achilles, fathered the Myrmidons from ants created by Zeus.

Alcmena

Mother of Hercules and Iphicles, married to Amphitryon.

Apollo

Co-creator of Niobe's tragedy alongside Diana; infamous for killing her children.

Arachne

Renowned mortal weaver turned into a spider by Minerva, after challenging her skills.

Arethusa

Mortal turned spring after evading Alpheus' advances by diving underwater.

Atalanta

Speedy huntress involved in the Calydonian boar hunt; adored by Meleager.

Baucis and Philemon

A couple who hosted Zeus and Hermes; transformed into trees after death for their hospitality.

Byblis and Caunus

Siblings with an unsettling love; Byblis turned to a spring upon losing Caunus.

Calliope

Muse of epic poetry inspired to sing "Homeric Hymn to Demeter."

Cephalus and Procris

Their story narrates a tragic misunderstanding leading to Procris' accidental death by Cephalus.

Ceres

Goddess of agriculture; punished Erysichthon for harming her sacred grove.

Daedalus

Architect of the labyrinth; invented wings to escape Crete with his son Icarus.

Icarus

Son of Daedalus, ignored warnings and perished flying too close to the sun.

Deianira

Hercules' wife, accidentally caused his death with a poisoned robe from Nessus.

Diana

Virgin goddess of the hunt; aided Procris during marital troubles with Cephalus.

Dryope

Turned into a tree after picking a flower that was actually a nymph.

Erysichthon

Condemned to eternal hunger after cutting down a nymph-inhabited oak; led to his demise.

Galanthis

Assisted in Hercules' birth; transformed into a weasel for deceiving Lucina.

Hercules/Heracles

Renowned hero and son of Zeus known for completing 12 labors.

Hydra

Nine-headed serpent defeated by Hercules; symbolizes ongoing challenges.

Iphis

Raised as a boy due to family threats; transformed by Isis to marry Ianthe.

Jason

Leader of the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece; betrayed Medea for another woman.

Juno

Vengeful queen of the gods, significant in various myths.

Medea

Powerful sorceress; notorious for avenging Jason by killing their children.

Meleager

Hero of the Calydonian boar hunt, killed by his mother after a rash act against his uncles.

Minerva

Goddess of wisdom; transformed Perdix into a partridge, punished Arachne.

Minos

Just King of Crete; father of the Minotaur; admired by Scylla.

Minotaur

Half-man, half-bull creature born from Pasiphae's union with a bull; slain by Theseus.

Nessus

Centaur whose poisonous blood led to Hercules' demise via Deianira's mistake.

Niobe

Mourning mother turned to stone by the gods after boasting of her children.

Nisus

King betrayed by his daughter Scylla; possessed magical hair essential to his power.

Scylla

Betrayed her father for Minos; later transformed into a bird.

Pelias

Jason's uncle who usurped the throne; ultimately killed by Medea's plot.

Perdix

Talented nephew of Daedalus, turned into a partridge by Athena after being killed.

Procne and Philomela

Sisters involved in a tragic revenge against Tereus; transformed into birds.

Procris

Cephalus' wife, accidentally slain by her husband during a hunting mishap.

Proserpina (Persephone)

Daughter of Ceres, goddess of spring, queen of the underworld.

Tereus

Husband of Procne, infamous for his violence and subsequent transformation into a bird.

Theseus

Hero of Athens known for slaying the Minotaur; abandoned Adriadne.

Aegina

Island gifted to Zeus, daughter of Asopus.

Athens

Site of conflict with Crete, historically involved in the Minotaur legend.

Calydon

Legendary location known for the story of Meleager and the Calydonian hunt.

Colchis

Medea's homeland, central to the Golden Fleece myth.

Crete

Major Greek island known for Minos' rule and the Minotaur myth.

Sicily

Mediterranean island off the southern coast of Italy.

Thrace

Northern Greek territory, relevant in various myths.

Troy

Significant kingdom fallen during the Trojan War; rich in legendary history.

Underworld/Land of the Dead

Governed by Proserpina and Pluto; a realm visited by Odysseus and other heroes.

Achilles

Greek warrior in the Trojan War; avenged friend Patroclus by killing Hector.

Agamemnon

Leader of the Greek forces in the Trojan War; killed upon returning home.

Hector

Trojan hero, responsible for Patroclus' death; slain by Achilles in retribution.

Hecuba

Queen of Troy, mother of Hector and Paris; depicted with strong emotions towards Achilles.

Hermes

Messenger god and guide for Priam in locating Achilles.

Odysseus

Epic hero known for his long journey home and cleverness; deeply devoted to his wife Penelope.

Niobe (Odyssey)

Mentioned by Achilles as a figure who endured unimaginable loss yet continued to eat.

Priam

King of Troy; sought Hector's body from Achilles, sharing a moment of grief.

Tiresias (Odyssey)

Seer encountered by Odysseus in the underworld; provided forewarnings about the hero's future.

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