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What is the definition of Allegory?
What is the definition of Allegory?
- A symbolic representation in words or pictures of a story that both parallels and illustrates a deeper meaning. (correct)
- A historical event that has no deeper meaning.
- A literal representation of a story.
- A type of poem.
What is an Epiphany?
What is an Epiphany?
A revelation or manifestation of a deity to a human.
Who is Apollo?
Who is Apollo?
One of the eight children of Zeus, dominion over music and poetry.
Who is Artemis?
Who is Artemis?
Who are Aphrodite's parents according to Homer?
Who are Aphrodite's parents according to Homer?
Who is Ares?
Who is Ares?
The birth of ___________ from the head of Zeus.
The birth of ___________ from the head of Zeus.
Who is Hephaestus?
Who is Hephaestus?
Who is Hermes?
Who is Hermes?
Who were the feminine followers of Dionysus called?
Who were the feminine followers of Dionysus called?
What did Hermes use to trick Apollo?
What did Hermes use to trick Apollo?
Who were trapped by Hephaestus in a net?
Who were trapped by Hephaestus in a net?
Who is said to be Aphrodite's father besides Cronus?
Who is said to be Aphrodite's father besides Cronus?
What creature hounded Leto as she searched for a place to give birth?
What creature hounded Leto as she searched for a place to give birth?
At the birth of which god or goddess did thunder and lightning shake the Earth?
At the birth of which god or goddess did thunder and lightning shake the Earth?
Who was the offspring of Zeus and Semele?
Who was the offspring of Zeus and Semele?
Who eternally pushes a boulder up a steep hill in Hades?
Who eternally pushes a boulder up a steep hill in Hades?
Which god or goddess, other than Zeus, wears the aegis?
Which god or goddess, other than Zeus, wears the aegis?
What did Hermes steal from Apollo?
What did Hermes steal from Apollo?
Whom did Zeus swallow?
Whom did Zeus swallow?
Who is the spouse of Poseidon?
Who is the spouse of Poseidon?
Why did Maia live in a cave with her son Hermes?
Why did Maia live in a cave with her son Hermes?
Who did Ixion fall in love with and was punished for?
Who did Ixion fall in love with and was punished for?
What sort of creature was Python, which was slain by Artemis and Apollo?
What sort of creature was Python, which was slain by Artemis and Apollo?
Which island gave refuge to Leto as she was about to give birth?
Which island gave refuge to Leto as she was about to give birth?
Who did not recognize her son Pentheus and killed him while under the influence of Dionysus?
Who did not recognize her son Pentheus and killed him while under the influence of Dionysus?
Who was hurled from Olympus to earth twice?
Who was hurled from Olympus to earth twice?
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Study Notes
Key Terms and Definitions
- Allegory: A symbolic representation expressing deeper meanings through stories or images.
- Epiphany: A moment of revelation involving a deity or a sudden deep insight into a deity's essence.
Major Olympian Deities
- Apollo: One of Zeus' eight children; twin of Artemis; god of music and poetry.
- Artemis: Also one of Zeus' eight children; twin sister of Apollo; daughter of Leto.
- Aphrodite: Daughter of Zeus and Dione or born from Cronus’ severed member; associated with love and beauty.
- Ares: God of war; son of Zeus and Hera.
- Athena: Daughter of Zeus and Metis; born from Zeus' head after he swallowed pregnant Metis.
- Hephaestus: Son of Zeus and Hera (or born from Hera alone); known for his lameness and craftsmanship.
- Hermes: Son of Zeus and Maia; known as the herald of the gods; notorious for stealing Apollo's cattle.
- Dionysus: Son of Zeus and Semele; born from Zeus's thigh; associated with wine and revelry.
Mythological Characters and Stories
- Maenads: Female followers of Dionysus known for their ecstatic worship.
- Sisyphus: A mortal condemned to eternally push a boulder uphill in Hades.
- Python: A serpent that pursued Leto, thwarted during her search for a place to give birth.
- Agave: Mother of Pentheus, who unwittingly killed her son under Dionysus’s influence.
Relationships and Events
- Zeus and Metis: Zeus swallowed Metis, preventing her from giving birth to Athena, illustrating themes of power and wisdom.
- Hermes’ Deceptions: Used sandals to trick Apollo and stole cattle from him.
- Aphrodite and Ares: Caught in a trap set by Hephaestus, revealing themes of jealousy and betrayal.
- Hera: Punished Ixion for declaring his love for her, showcasing the dangers of desire.
Notable Locations and Concepts
- Delos: The island where Leto found refuge to give birth, emphasizing themes of maternal struggle.
- Tartarus: A deep abyss used as a dungeon of torment; Amalthea is not found here, contrasting divine versus mortal fates.
- Seasons: Explained through the myth of Demeter and her daughter Persephone, highlighting the connection between motherhood and nature.
Trivia and Fun Facts
- Athena: Unique among gods as she is one of the few that wears the aegis.
- Hephaestus: Twice hurled from Olympus, illustrating his tumultuous relationship with the divine realm.
- Hermes’ Trickery: Known for his cleverness and cunning, he exemplifies the archetype of the trickster in mythology.
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