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?

    <p>They were the guards appointed to watch the Titans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Olympians divide their domains among themselves?

    <p>They drew lots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the domain allotted to Hades?

    <p>The dominion in Hades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the jailoress of the Cyclopes?

    <p>Campe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the gift given to Poseidon by the Cyclopes?

    <p>A trident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did the Olympic games start?

    <p>776 BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Eucharides Painter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Parian marble</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Civilisation against barbarism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the size of the cult statue of Zeus?

    <p>42 ft high</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the architect of the Temple of Zeus?

    <p>Libon from Elis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Naturalistic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Stucco</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hestia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What domain was Hades allotted according to the text?

    <p>The mists and the darkness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hestia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the parents of Hephaestus?

    <p>Zeus and Hera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique characteristic does Hestia share with Athena and Artemis?

    <p>Virgin/chaste deity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Meager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which attribute is commonly associated with Zeus?

    <p>Thunder/lightning bolts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>New grass, dewy clover, crocuses, and hyacinths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is often a particular servant of Hera?

    <p>Iris</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Homer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Zeus’ infidelities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What special place of worship is associated with Hera?

    <p>Argos</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To emphasize his importance and kingship</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>His harshness when stabilizing the universe</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Assembly of the gods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Etruria in a funerary context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who signed the Athenian red figure?

    <p>Euxitheos and Oltos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which god does Hestia serve according to the Homeric Hymns?

    <p>Apollo</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Both immortal gods and mortal men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What dual aspects define Zeus' nature?

    <p>Amoral or immoral, or both as a joke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase best describes the various portrayals of Zeus?

    <p>Multifaceted, varied, and complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By pouring sweet wine in offering</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Eileithyia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Hebe in Olympus?

    <p>Cupbearer to the gods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Zeus choose Ganymede as his cupbearer?

    <p>Because of his beauty</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>She was replaced by Ganymede</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Penthesilea Painter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Virgin-like</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hebe</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Homosexual theme</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Who are the three daughters of Zeus and Themis?

    <p>The Fates (Moirai)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They are associated with the natural cycles of growth and decay</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A sacrificial ritual</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Their connection to the natural world and fertility</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Terracotta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of Hephaestus' marriage to Aphrodite?

    <p>Marked by beauty and deformity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Ares associated with in terms of war?

    <p>The bloody side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the parents of the Muses?

    <p>Zeus and Mnemosyne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Erato associated with among the Muses?

    <p>Love poetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>During a battle in the Iliad</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>An illicit affair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic that defines Hephaestus?

    <p>His deformity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mars and Venus Surprised by Vulcan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Ganymede express concern for his sheep?

    <p>They might be unprotected and attacked in his absence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hephaestus create in his workshop?

    <p>The Shield of Achilles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature is associated with Hephaestus' attendants?

    <p>They are robotic and golden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ironic about Ganymede asking if Zeus is Pan?

    <p>Pan has horns and shaggy legs, unlike Zeus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Zeus uninterested in returning Ganymede to Ida?

    <p>Zeus believes his efforts would be wasted otherwise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animal does Ganymede mention they sacrifice to their god?

    <p>A billy goat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What dual attribute is associated with Hephaestus?

    <p>Creative fire and destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the physical characteristic of Hephaestus mentioned?

    <p>He is lame from birth</p> 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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    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.

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