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What happened to Ariadne when she was abandoned on the shore of Naxos by Theseus?
What happened to Ariadne when she was abandoned on the shore of Naxos by Theseus?
- She was kidnapped by Lycurgus as an act of revenge.
- She was rescued by Zeus and taken to Olympus to live with the gods.
- She was left to perish on the shore by herself.
- She was rescued by Dionysus and eventually fell in love with him. (correct)
How did Dionysus show compassion towards Ariadne when he found her abandoned?
How did Dionysus show compassion towards Ariadne when he found her abandoned?
- By leaving her alone on the shore.
- By punishing her for her actions.
- By rescuing her and eventually loving her. (correct)
- By ignoring her and moving on with his journey.
What did Dionysus do with the crown he had given Ariadne after her death?
What did Dionysus do with the crown he had given Ariadne after her death?
- Placed it among the stars. (correct)
- Threw it into the sea.
- Gave it to the other gods as an offering.
- Buried it in a hidden cave.
Why did Dionysus dare to descend into the lower world to seek his mother?
Why did Dionysus dare to descend into the lower world to seek his mother?
What fate did Dionysus' mother meet after he defied Death to bring her back?
What fate did Dionysus' mother meet after he defied Death to bring her back?
What were the women frenzied with wine called in the text?
What were the women frenzied with wine called in the text?
Why did Pentheus laugh mockingly at Teiresias?
Why did Pentheus laugh mockingly at Teiresias?
What led to Pentheus bringing doom upon himself?
What led to Pentheus bringing doom upon himself?
How did Dionysus respond to Pentheus' roughness and scorn?
How did Dionysus respond to Pentheus' roughness and scorn?
Why were the soldiers ashamed when capturing Dionysus?
Why were the soldiers ashamed when capturing Dionysus?
How did Pentheus react when he heard about Dionysus coming with many wonders?
How did Pentheus react when he heard about Dionysus coming with many wonders?
Why did Dionysus warn Pentheus that he could not be kept in prison?
Why did Dionysus warn Pentheus that he could not be kept in prison?
Who were Castor and Pollux usually represented as?
Who were Castor and Pollux usually represented as?
What contradictory accounts are given about Castor and Pollux?
What contradictory accounts are given about Castor and Pollux?
What is the Greek name 'Dioscouri' commonly associated with?
What is the Greek name 'Dioscouri' commonly associated with?
Which event did Castor and Pollux NOT participate in?
Which event did Castor and Pollux NOT participate in?
What is the relationship between Castor and Pollux according to the text?
What is the relationship between Castor and Pollux according to the text?
In Rome, how were Castor and Pollux honored?
In Rome, how were Castor and Pollux honored?
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