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Greek Mythology Chapter 3: Hercules in Ovid's Account

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What is a notable aspect of Ovid's account of Hercules' life?

It is extremely detailed and dwells on heroic exploits

It is similar to Euripides' and Sophocles' accounts of Hercules

It is a pathetic story and focuses on Hercules' wife and children

It is brief and does not focus on heroic exploits (correct)

Why did Ovid likely omit the story of Hercules' slaying of his wife and children?

Because Ovid did not consider it a heroic exploit

Because it was not a significant part of Hercules' life

Because it was a pathetic story and Ovid did not like such stories

Because it was a well-known tale already told by Euripides (correct)

Which ancient Greek poet wrote about Hercules' adventure with the snakes when he was a baby?

Sophocles

Euripides

Theocritus (correct)

Pindar

Who is the only writer, apart from Ovid, to tell Hercules' life in full?

Apollodorus Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Hercules that distinguishes him from Theseus, the hero of Athens?

He was a personage of quite another order from Theseus Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of Ovid's account of Hercules' life?

Pathetic Signup and view all the answers

What quality did the Athenians value most in their hero Theseus?

Great intellect and compassion Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason behind Hercules' confidence in his dealings with the gods?

His role in the final victory of the Olympians Signup and view all the answers

What was Hercules' reaction when the priestess at Delphi did not respond to his question?

He threatened to create his own oracle Signup and view all the answers

What did Hercules value most in his relationships with the gods?

Equality and fair treatment Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the quarrel between Hercules and Apollo?

The quarrel was easily settled with no consequences Signup and view all the answers

What did the Athenians embody in their hero Theseus?

Their own unique values and ideals Signup and view all the answers

Who was Hercules' real father?

Zeus Signup and view all the answers

What was Hera's motive in sending the snakes to kill Hercules?

She was furious about Zeus' infidelity Signup and view all the answers

What did Hercules do when the snakes appeared in the nursery?

He sat up and grasped them by the throat Signup and view all the answers

What was Alcmena's reaction when she saw the snakes in the nursery?

She called out to her husband for help Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Hercules' encounter with the snakes?

He killed the snakes and gave them to Amphitryon Signup and view all the answers

What was signified by Hercules' ability to kill the snakes?

That he was destined to great things Signup and view all the answers