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What did Tiresias warn Odysseus about?

His men should not sail without permission

His men should wear masks

His men should not eat bread

His men should not harm the Cattle of Helios (correct)

Who helped Odysseus after his raft was shattered by a storm?

The Phaeacians

Who is Telegonus?

Son of Odysseus and Circe

What did Perseus slay with the help of Athena and Hermes?

Medusa Signup and view all the answers

Who is Dictys?

Kind fisherman who adopts Danae and Perseus Signup and view all the answers

Who fell in love with Danae and was denied?

Polydectes Signup and view all the answers

What are Gorgons?

Three sisters, two immortal and one mortal, who turn anyone who looks upon them to stone Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Chrysaor and Pegasus?

Children of Medusa and Poseidon Signup and view all the answers

Who saved Andromeda from a sea monster?

Perseus Signup and view all the answers

Who tamed Pegasus?

Bellerophon Signup and view all the answers

What did Chimera look like?

Lion in the front, snake behind, and she-goat in the middle Signup and view all the answers

Who transformed into a sea monster due to rejected love?

Scylla Signup and view all the answers

What did Galatea prefer over Polyphemus?

Acis Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'apotheosis'?

Raising to god status Signup and view all the answers

Who is the second wife of Heracles?

Deianira Signup and view all the answers

What did Achelous wrestle Hercules for?

Deianira's hand in marriage Signup and view all the answers

What tragic end did Iole meet?

Denied by Heracles Signup and view all the answers

What was the task completed by Hercules regarding Augeias?

Cleaned the stable Signup and view all the answers

Where is Pylos located?

Kingdom of Nestor and Neleus Signup and view all the answers

What did Telephus do in Greek mythology?

King of the Mysians, son of Hercules and Auge Signup and view all the answers

What does 'arete' signify?

Excellence Signup and view all the answers

Who is the husband of Medea?

Jason Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote 'Metamorphoses'?

Ovid Signup and view all the answers

What were the Argonauts searching for?

The Golden Fleece Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first king of Attica?

Cecrops Signup and view all the answers

What did Theseus slay?

The Minotaur Signup and view all the answers

Who was the daughter of Aegeus?

Theseus' mother is Aethra Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Erechtheum'?

A temple on the Acropolis dedicated to Erechtheus and Athena Signup and view all the answers

Who killed Procrustes?

Theseus Signup and view all the answers

Who is the son of Laertes?

Odysseus Signup and view all the answers

What is Ogygia known for?

Calypso's island Signup and view all the answers

Who gave Odysseus powerful wine?

Maron Signup and view all the answers

The people known as ______ fed Odysseus's men lotus plants.

Lotus Eaters Signup and view all the answers

What did Aeolus give to Odysseus?

A bag holding all the winds Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Odysseus' ships at Laestrygonians?

Sunk by man-eating giants Signup and view all the answers

What is Circe known for?

Transforming men into animals Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cattle of Helios

Tiresias warned Odysseus not to harm the sacred cattle of Helios, which belonged to the Sun God.

The Phaeacians

Assisted Odysseus after Poseidon wrecked his raft during a storm.
Provided gifts and brought him to Ithaca, where they placed him asleep on shore.
Poseidon punished them by turning their ship and crew into stone upon entering Scheria.

Telegonus

Son of Odysseus and Circe.
Eventually kills Odysseus during an encounter.

Perseus

Son of Danae and Zeus; cast into the sea with his mother in a chest.
Slew the Gorgon Medusa with assistance from Athena and Hermes.
Saved Andromeda from a sea monster.

Dictys

A kind fisherman who adopted Danae and Perseus after they were cast into the ocean.

Polydectes

King of Seriphos and brother of Dictys; in love with Danae.
Sent Perseus on a quest to retrieve Medusa's head as a wedding gift.

Gorgons

Three sisters, two were immortal and one mortal, who could turn anyone who looked at them to stone.

Stheno, Euryale, Medusa

Names of the three Gorgons, with Medusa being the only mortal sister.

Chrysaor and Pegasus

Offspring of Medusa and Poseidon, representing the duality of beauty and monstrosity.

Andromeda

Daughter of King Cepheus and Queen Cassiepea; sacrificed to a sea monster due to her mother's vanity.
Saved by Perseus, whom she later married.

Bellerophon

Tamed the winged horse Pegasus; defeated the Chimera.
Purified by King Proetus after accidentally killing his brother.
Faced challenges including rejection from Proetus' wife and subsequent death orders from Iobates.

Pegasus

A winged horse born from Medusa's neck upon her beheading by Perseus, who was later tamed by Bellerophon.

Chimera

A monstrous creature with the front of a lion, the middle of a goat, and the tail of a snake, known for its fire-breathing ability.

Galatea

A sea nymph loved by the cyclops Polyphemus, ultimately rejecting him for Acis.

Acis

A young man transformed into a river by the gods after being killed by Polyphemus for his love with Galatea.

Glaucus

A mortal turned sea deity who loved Scylla, but after being rejected, he was transformed by Circe into a monster.

Pyramus and Thisbe

Two forbidden lovers who conspired to meet and met at a mulberry bush, leading to a tragic double suicide.

Apotheosis

The process of being elevated to divine status, often seen in heroic myths.

Deianira

Second wife of Heracles and daughter of Meleager, involved in a tragic narrative regarding her husband.

Achelous

River god, fought Heracles for Deianira's hand in marriage.

Iphitos

Friend of Heracles who he accidentally killed; reflecting the tragic side of Heracles' strength.

Iole

A woman won by Heracles but denied to him following a bow contest.

Omphale of Iardanes

Queen of the Lydians who purchased Heracles as a slave, reflecting the hero's complex narratives of strength and submission.

Tiryns

The city from which Heracles threw his friend Iphitos.

Lichas

The herald who delivered a fatal gift of a poisoned robe to Heracles, leading to his demise.

Nessus

A centaur who tried to rape Deianira and was killed by Heracles, his poisoned blood becomes a tragic element in their story.

Oicles

Killed by Laomedon for witnessing Heracles' siege on Troy.

Laomedon

The King of Troy and father of Priam, known for defying Heracles.

Telamon

Notable for being the first to enter Troy after its fall, gaining the daughter of Laomedon as a prize.

Heracles Callinicos

Known as "noble victor," reflecting the honored status attributed to Heracles in mythology.

Elis

The city-state recognized for hosting the Olympic Games, a key aspect of ancient Greek culture.

Augeias

Owner of stables cleaned by Heracles, symbolizing one of the hero's seemingly impossible labors.

Pylos

The kingdom ruled by Nestor, symbolizing wisdom and experience in the Trojan War.

Nestor

The oldest and wisest Greek hero in the Trojan War; survived the era's deadly conflicts.

Auge

Daughter of Aleos, who bears the son Telephus with Heracles.

Telephus

The offspring of Heracles and Auge, king of the Mysians.

Pythia

The Oracle of Apollo at Delphi, known for delivering prophecies.

Arete

A term representing excellence, central to Greek heroism and virtue.

Jason

Leader of the Argonauts in the quest for the Golden Fleece; his journey symbolizes adventure and heroism.

Aegeus

King of Athens and father of Theseus, represents the significance of lineage and destiny in mythology.

Glauce/Creusa

Betrothed to Jason, her narrative intertwines with the themes of betrayal and tragedy in his journey.

Creon

King of Corinth, father to Glauce; his actions set into motion a tragic series of events involving Jason and Medea.

Euripides

Renowned playwright known for tragedies, including "Medea," emphasizing strong female characters.

Ovid

Poet known for "Metamorphoses," addressing themes of transformation and change in mythology.

Medea

Daughter of Aeetes, a powerful sorceress deeply in love with Jason; her narrative involves loyalty, betrayal, and revenge.

Aeetes

King of Colchis and guardian of the Golden Fleece, central to Jason's quest.

Symplegades

Known as the "Clashing Rocks," these dangerous rocks were cleared by the Argonauts during their journey.

Harpies

Mythical winged spirits embodying winds that plagued the seer Phineus, embodying themes of oppression.

Phineus

A blind king gifted with prophecy, representing the intersection of foresight and suffering.

Amycus

The Bithynian king who engaged in a boxing match with Polydeuces, reinforcing the theme of competition and heroism.

Polydeuces

An Argonaut known for his boxing prowess, exemplifying the valor among heroes.

Colchis

The distant kingdom of Aeetes where the Golden Fleece was located, serving as the objective in Jason's quest.

Apollonius of Rhodes

Greek author of the "Argonautica," detailing the legendary voyage for the Golden Fleece.

Argonauts

The heroic crew led by Jason; their adventures reflect the depth of Greek mythology and heroism.

Argonautica

An epic poem detailing Jason's journey alongside the Argonauts, structured in four books.

Golden Fleece

The sought-after fleece of a magical ram, central to Jason's quest and symbolizing power and kingship.

Argo

The ship named 'swift', built by Argus with divine assistance from Athena, central to the Argonauts' journey.

Hypsipyle

Queen of Lemnos who bore Jason a child; her narrative speaks to themes of love and abandonment.

Pelias

Usurped Jason's throne; sent him on the quest for the Golden Fleece and was ultimately killed by Medea.

Aeson

Jason's father, a king who succumbed to despair during his imprisonment, taking his own life.

Cretheus

Founder of Iolcus, highlighting familial connections and the legacy of leadership.

Minyae

Another name for the Argonauts, emphasizing their collective identity in mythology.

Autochthonous

Referring to beings born from the earth, showing the connection between land and identity in Greek mythology.

Cecrops

The autochthonous king of Athens integral to the city's mythology, known for his serpent-like features.

Tereus

King of Thessaly whose brutal actions stem from lust, focusing on themes of violence and retribution.

Attica

The region of Greece encompassing Athens, marked by foundational myths and historical significance.

Athens

The capital city of Greece, central to political and cultural development in ancient times.

Ariadne

Daughter of Minos who aided Theseus in escaping the Labyrinth, reflects themes of loyalty and sacrifice.

Minotaur

A hybrid beast slain by Theseus, embodying the clash between civilization and chaos.

Minos

The King of Crete associated with the labyrinth and the Minotaur's myth.

Erichthonius

A mythical king associated with the earth, reflecting themes of divine heritage in Athenian history.

Daedalus

A master craftsman known for ingenuity and tragedy; built the labyrinth and faced dire consequences.

Icarus

Daedalus' son who flew too close to the sun, symbolizing hubris and the tragedy of ignoring warnings.

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