OLYMPIANS WEEK 2

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What was the reason behind Cronus swallowing his kids?

He was afraid of being overthrown by them

He disliked the idea of having children

He wanted to maintain his supreme power

He was tricked by the cunning counsel of Earth (correct)

Who helped Zeus in his battle against Cronus and the Titans?

Demeter, his sister

Hera, his wife and sister

Poseidon, his brother

Metis, daughter of Ocean (correct)

What was the outcome of the war between the Olympians and the Titans?

The Olympians and the Titans formed an alliance

The Olympians were defeated and the Titans ruled supreme

The Olympians overcame the Titans and shut them up in Tartarus (correct)

The war ended in a stalemate

What was the role of the Hundred-handers in the Olympian-Titan war?

They were the guards appointed to watch the Titans Signup and view all the answers

How did the Olympians divide their domains among themselves?

They drew lots Signup and view all the answers

What was the domain allotted to Hades?

The dominion in Hades Signup and view all the answers

Who was the jailoress of the Cyclopes?

Campe Signup and view all the answers

What was the gift given to Poseidon by the Cyclopes?

A trident Signup and view all the answers

What year did the Olympic games start?

776 BC Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the painter of the Attic red-figure calyx krater?

Eucharides Painter Signup and view all the answers

What is the material used for the sculptures in the Temple of Zeus?

Parian marble Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme depicted in the West Pediment of the Temple of Zeus?

Civilisation against barbarism Signup and view all the answers

What was the size of the cult statue of Zeus?

42 ft high Signup and view all the answers

Who was the architect of the Temple of Zeus?

Libon from Elis Signup and view all the answers

What was the style of the seer in the East Pediment?

Naturalistic Signup and view all the answers

What was the material used to cover the limestone in the Temple of Zeus?

Stucco Signup and view all the answers

Which deity was originally one of the 12 Olympians but later replaced?

Hestia Signup and view all the answers

What domain was Hades allotted according to the text?

The mists and the darkness Signup and view all the answers

Which goddess is identified with the hearth and communal sacred fire?

Hestia Signup and view all the answers

Who are the parents of Hephaestus?

Zeus and Hera Signup and view all the answers

What unique characteristic does Hestia share with Athena and Artemis?

Virgin/chaste deity Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic best describes Hestia’s mythology compared to other deities?

Meager Signup and view all the answers

Which attribute is commonly associated with Zeus?

Thunder/lightning bolts Signup and view all the answers

What did the earth produce when Zeus clasped Hera in his arms?

New grass, dewy clover, crocuses, and hyacinths Signup and view all the answers

Who is often a particular servant of Hera?

Iris Signup and view all the answers

Who sings about golden-throned Hera in the Hymn 12?

Homer Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason for Hera's jealousy as mentioned in the text?

Zeus’ infidelities Signup and view all the answers

What special place of worship is associated with Hera?

Argos Signup and view all the answers

In what context is Zeus called 'son of Cronus and Rhea'?

To emphasize his importance and kingship Signup and view all the answers

What common iconography is used to contrast with the 'young' Zeus?

His harshness when stabilizing the universe Signup and view all the answers

What is the main depiction on the Athenian red figure mentioned?

Assembly of the gods Signup and view all the answers

What is the context where the Athenian red figure was found?

Etruria in a funerary context Signup and view all the answers

Who signed the Athenian red figure?

Euxitheos and Oltos Signup and view all the answers

Which god does Hestia serve according to the Homeric Hymns?

Apollo Signup and view all the answers

In which domains does Hestia have an everlasting abode according to the Homeric Hymns?

Both immortal gods and mortal men Signup and view all the answers

What dual aspects define Zeus' nature?

Amoral or immoral, or both as a joke Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase best describes the various portrayals of Zeus?

Multifaceted, varied, and complex Signup and view all the answers

How does the Homeric Hymns suggest mortals honor Hestia during banquets?

By pouring sweet wine in offering Signup and view all the answers

Who is the goddess of childbirth, sharing the role with Hera?

Eileithyia Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Hebe in Olympus?

Cupbearer to the gods Signup and view all the answers

Why did Zeus choose Ganymede as his cupbearer?

Because of his beauty Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Hebe's role as cupbearer after she married Herakles?

She was replaced by Ganymede Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the painter who depicted Zeus abducting Ganymede?

Penthesilea Painter Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Hestia's mythology compared to other deities?

Virgin-like Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the goddess who is often a particular servant of Hera?

Hebe Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme depicted in the dialogue between Zeus and Ganymede?

Homosexual theme Signup and view all the answers

What is often associated with the phrase 'Said to be...' on labels in museums?

A sign of shady background, looting, or illegal activities Signup and view all the answers

Who are the three daughters of Zeus and Themis?

The Fates (Moirai) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Horae in Works and Days?

They are associated with the natural cycles of growth and decay Signup and view all the answers

What is depicted on the bell krater from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston?

A sacrificial ritual Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme depicted by the Horae in Homeric Hymns 3 and 6?

Their connection to the natural world and fertility Signup and view all the answers

What is the medium used to create the red-figure technique on the bell krater?

Terracotta Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of Hephaestus' marriage to Aphrodite?

Marked by beauty and deformity Signup and view all the answers

What is Ares associated with in terms of war?

The bloody side Signup and view all the answers

Who are the parents of the Muses?

Zeus and Mnemosyne Signup and view all the answers

What is Erato associated with among the Muses?

Love poetry Signup and view all the answers

What is the context in which Zeus expresses his disapproval of Ares?

During a battle in the Iliad Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of Aphrodite's relationship with Ares?

An illicit affair Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic that defines Hephaestus?

His deformity Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the artwork that depicts Hephaestus and Aphrodite?

Mars and Venus Surprised by Vulcan Signup and view all the answers

Why does Ganymede express concern for his sheep?

They might be unprotected and attacked in his absence. Signup and view all the answers

What does Hephaestus create in his workshop?

The Shield of Achilles Signup and view all the answers

What feature is associated with Hephaestus' attendants?

They are robotic and golden Signup and view all the answers

What is ironic about Ganymede asking if Zeus is Pan?

Pan has horns and shaggy legs, unlike Zeus Signup and view all the answers

Why is Zeus uninterested in returning Ganymede to Ida?

Zeus believes his efforts would be wasted otherwise Signup and view all the answers

Which animal does Ganymede mention they sacrifice to their god?

A billy goat Signup and view all the answers

What dual attribute is associated with Hephaestus?

Creative fire and destruction Signup and view all the answers

What is the physical characteristic of Hephaestus mentioned?

He is lame from birth Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Zeus and the Olympians

Zeus is the supreme god, but shares power with his brothers Poseidon and Hades
Zeus' power is acknowledged in the Iliad (15.187-192) where he says "I am the lord of the sky"
The three brothers drew lots to divide the dominion of the universe, with Zeus getting the sky, Poseidon the sea, and Hades the underworld

The Story of Cronus and Zeus

Cronus swallowed his children, fearing one would overthrow him
Rhea, Cronus' wife, sought help from Metis, who gave Cronus a drug to force him to disgorge the children
Zeus, full-grown, helped his siblings defeat the Titans in a ten-year war, and then became the supreme ruler of the gods

Family of Zeus

Zeus' siblings: Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, Poseidon
Zeus' children: Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Dionysus, Hephaestus, Ares, Hebe, Eileithyia
Zeus' affairs: Leto, Metis, Semele, Maia, Dione, Aphrodite

Temple of Zeus

Located in Olympia, Greece
Started small, but grew to become a major Panhellenic festival
Featured various events, including athletic competitions

Hera, the Wife of Zeus

Goddess of marriage, childbirth, and family
Known for her jealousy and avenging Zeus' affairs
Associated with the peacock and often depicted as a powerful, maternal figure

Hestia, the Goddess of the Hearth

Virgin goddess, rejecting the advances of Poseidon and Apollo
Associated with the heart of the household and the heart of the community
Connected to the sacred fire and rituals of bonding and kinship

Zeus' Characteristics

Amorous god with many mates, both divine and mortal
Portrayed as a mature god, with a more complex and multifaceted nature than his "young" counterpart

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Description

This quiz covers the mythology of Zeus and the Olympians in ancient Greek and Roman mythology. It explores the story of Zeus and Cronus, and the role of Metis in helping Zeus. The quiz is based on Apollodorus' Bibliotheca and Hesiod's works.