Hera and Echo: Greek Mythology Quiz and Flashcards

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Questions and Answers

What did Echo do when she saw Narcissus in the woods?

Echo stepped out from behind a tree and rushed to embrace Narcissus.

What did Narcissus see when he looked into the hidden pool of water?

Narcissus saw his own reflection in the pool of water.

How did Narcissus react when he realized he could not embrace or kiss his beloved in the pool?

Narcissus wept and felt immense grief over not being able to touch or hold his reflection.

What happened to Narcissus after he realized he could never be with his reflection?

Narcissus wasted away from grief and eventually died. Signup and view all the answers

What did Narcissus do day after day after seeing his reflection in the water?

Narcissus stared at the water, in love with his own reflection. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Echo wander the mountains and end up living in a lonely cave?

Echo was humiliated and filled with sorrow after Narcissus rejected her, so she wandered the mountains until she found a lonely cave to live in. Signup and view all the answers

What was the final outcome of Narcissus' obsession with his own reflection?

Narcissus died from grief while staring at his reflection in the water. Signup and view all the answers

What realization did Narcissus come to when he tried to embrace his reflection in the water?

Narcissus realized that he was in love with his own reflection, not another person. Signup and view all the answers

How did Echo express her love for Narcissus after he rejected her?

Echo continued to repeat 'Love me!' as she watched Narcissus run from her through the woods. Signup and view all the answers

What was the tragic consequence of Narcissus' inability to embrace or kiss his beloved reflection in the pool?

Narcissus wasted away from grief and eventually died, unable to physically connect with his reflection. Signup and view all the answers

How did Echo's encounter with Hera lead to her curse of only being able to repeat the last words of others?

Echo's conversation with Hera led to her delaying Hera while Zeus and the nymphs escaped, causing Hera to curse Echo to only have the last word but never the first. Signup and view all the answers

Why did all who looked upon Narcissus fall in love with him immediately?

All who looked upon Narcissus fell in love with him due to his extraordinary beauty and charm. Signup and view all the answers

What was Echo's initial reaction upon seeing Narcissus hunting in the woods?

Echo's heart burned with love and desire when she first laid eyes on Narcissus in the woods. Signup and view all the answers

How did Narcissus respond to the affection of those who fell in love with him?

Narcissus rejected the affection of those who fell in love with him as he was very conceited and wanted nothing to do with anyone. Signup and view all the answers

What ultimately led to Echo's tragic fate of only being able to repeat the last words of others?

Echo's tragic fate of only being able to repeat the last words of others was a result of Hera's curse, which was triggered by Echo's deception in delaying her. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Story of Zeus and Hera

Zeus, the jovial god, visited the mountains, and wood nymphs rushed to play with him in icy waterfalls and lush green glades.
Zeus' wife, Hera, was jealous and searched the mountainside, trying to catch her husband with the nymphs.

The Story of Echo and Narcissus

Echo, a charming nymph, would stall Hera by chatting with her, allowing Zeus and the other nymphs to escape.
Hera discovered Echo's trickery and punished her by making her voice brief, only able to repeat the last words of others.
Echo fell in love with Narcissus, a beautiful young man who was conceited and would not reciprocate her love.
Narcissus discovered a hidden pool of water and became spellbound by his own reflection, thinking it was someone else.
He fell in love with his own reflection, eventually wasting away from grief and dying.

Key Events

Echo followed Narcissus, secretly loving him, but he rejected her, pushing her away.
Narcissus cried over his reflection, eventually breaking the glassy surface of the pool, causing his reflection to disappear.
Echo, still in love, cried "Good-bye, my love!" to Narcissus from her cave as he took his last breath.
After Narcissus' death, the water nymphs and wood nymphs found a magnificently beautiful flower beside the pool.

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Test your knowledge on the Greek mythological story involving Zeus, Hera, and the nymph Echo. Discover how Echo cleverly distracts Hera from finding Zeus in the mountains.