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What is the Roman nymph of the orchards?
What is the Roman nymph of the orchards?
Who is the bride who died on her wedding day?
Who is the bride who died on her wedding day?
Eurydice
Who was the young man chosen over Apollo?
Who was the young man chosen over Apollo?
Idas
Who is the sculptor whose art came to life?
Who is the sculptor whose art came to life?
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Who is the wife whose husband was lost at sea?
Who is the wife whose husband was lost at sea?
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Who is the moon goddess who loved a mortal youth?
Who is the moon goddess who loved a mortal youth?
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Who learned the importance of trust?
Who learned the importance of trust?
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Who is the wife who offered hospitality to Jupiter?
Who is the wife who offered hospitality to Jupiter?
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Who is the husband who joined his wife in death as twined oak and linden trees?
Who is the husband who joined his wife in death as twined oak and linden trees?
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Who is the nymph who became a laurel tree?
Who is the nymph who became a laurel tree?
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Who is the girl who was won in a foot race?
Who is the girl who was won in a foot race?
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Who joined Pomona in her orchard?
Who joined Pomona in her orchard?
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Who is the young huntress who fled the love of Alpheus?
Who is the young huntress who fled the love of Alpheus?
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Who is the maker of beautiful music who charmed Hades?
Who is the maker of beautiful music who charmed Hades?
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Who is the maiden who was thought to have been eaten by a lion?
Who is the maiden who was thought to have been eaten by a lion?
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Who is the youth who killed himself when he believed his beloved to be dead?
Who is the youth who killed himself when he believed his beloved to be dead?
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Who is the priestess of Aphrodite who loved Leander?
Who is the priestess of Aphrodite who loved Leander?
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Who is the one cast into a deep sleep by the moon goddess?
Who is the one cast into a deep sleep by the moon goddess?
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Who is the river god who pursued Arethusa?
Who is the river god who pursued Arethusa?
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Who is the girl who chose a mortal over a god?
Who is the girl who chose a mortal over a god?
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Who became a kingfisher along with his wife?
Who became a kingfisher along with his wife?
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Who is the monstrous creature with dogs' heads?
Who is the monstrous creature with dogs' heads?
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Who is the swimmer of the Hellespont?
Who is the swimmer of the Hellespont?
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What is the ivory statue which came to life?
What is the ivory statue which came to life?
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Study Notes
Mythological Figures and Their Stories
- Pomona: A Roman nymph associated with orchards, representing fertility and the harvest.
- Eurydice: A bride who tragically died on her wedding day, part of the myth involving Orpheus.
- Idas: A young man who won a contest against Apollo, illustrating themes of love and rivalry.
- Pygmalion: A sculptor whose creation came to life, reflecting themes of love and artistry.
Notable Couples in Mythology
- Alcyone: A devoted wife who mourned her husband, lost at sea, embodying love and loyalty.
- Selene: The moon goddess who fell in love with a mortal youth, representing the connection between divine and human.
- Psyche: A figure who learned trust's importance, central to her relationship with Eros (Cupid).
- Baucis: A hospitable wife who welcomed Jupiter and her spouse into her home, showcasing kindness and respect.
- Philemon: A husband who, after death, transformed alongside his wife into trees, symbolizing eternal love.
Transformations and Symbols
- Daphne: A nymph who escaped Apollo's advances by transforming into a laurel tree, symbolizing protection and chastity.
- Atalanta: A fierce woman who was secured in a race, highlighting tenacity and the struggle for autonomy.
- Vertumnus: A deity who pursued Pomona, emphasizing the themes of desire and love in nature.
Myths of Love and Sacrifice
- Arethusa: A young huntress pursued by Alpheus, symbolizes the struggle for personal autonomy against unwanted attention.
- Orpheus: A musician who charmed Hades with his songs to rescue Eurydice, epitomizing the power of love and art.
- Thisbe: A maiden connected to the tragic tale with Pyramus, thought to be devoured by a lion leading to misunderstanding and tragedy.
- Pyramus: The youth who took his life believing Thisbe was dead, showcasing the intense emotions in love stories.
Other Significant Characters
- Hero: A priestess of Aphrodite who fell in love with Leander, representing forbidden love and sacrifice.
- Endymion: A handsome mortal destined for eternal sleep, chosen by Selene, symbolizing beauty and the passage of time.
- Alpheus: The river god pursuing Arethusa, illustrating the complexities of desire in mythology.
- Marpessa: A woman who chose a mortal lover over a god, exemplifying the choices faced by mortals amidst divine influence.
- Ceyx: A kingfisher who transformed with his wife after death, symbolizing unity in love beyond life.
- Scylla: A monstrous creature transformed with heads of dogs, representing the darker sides of love and jealousy.
- Leander: A swimmer who bridged the Hellespont to meet Hero, illustrating the lengths one might go for love.
- Galatea: An ivory statue given life, embodying themes of desire and the supernatural in romantic pursuits.
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