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What was the name of the river god and the father of Daphne?
What was the name of the river god and the father of Daphne?
Peneus
Who shot Daphne with a lead arrow?
Who shot Daphne with a lead arrow?
Eros
What did Daphne pray for to escape from Apollo?
What did Daphne pray for to escape from Apollo?
To be turned into a laurel
How did Daphne try to escape from Apollo's pursuit?
How did Daphne try to escape from Apollo's pursuit?
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Who shot Daphne with a lead arrow, and why?
Who shot Daphne with a lead arrow, and why?
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What was Daphne known for, and why did she maintain this reputation?
What was Daphne known for, and why did she maintain this reputation?
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What were the mythical items that Perseus possessed to aid him in his quest to kill Medusa?
What were the mythical items that Perseus possessed to aid him in his quest to kill Medusa?
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Who ordered Perseus to bring Medusa's head, and what was his relationship to Danae?
Who ordered Perseus to bring Medusa's head, and what was his relationship to Danae?
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Who helped Perseus on his quest to kill Medusa, and what were the specific items they provided him with?
Who helped Perseus on his quest to kill Medusa, and what were the specific items they provided him with?
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Study Notes
Daphne and Apollo
- The river god and father of Daphne is Peneus.
- Apollo shot Daphne with a lead arrow to ignite desire, while Cupid shot her with a gold arrow to incite fear of Apollo.
- To escape from Apollo, Daphne prayed to her father Peneus for help, asking to be transformed.
- Daphne attempted to flee from Apollo's pursuit by running away, ultimately leading to her transformation.
Perseus and Medusa
- Perseus was tasked with bringing back Medusa's head by King Polydectes, who was Danae's husband.
- To aid his quest, Perseus was given several mythical items, including Hermes' winged sandals, a reflective shield from Athena, and Hades' invisibility helmet.
- Athena and Hermes helped Perseus by providing the mythical items essential for defeating Medusa and escaping her deadly gaze.
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Test your knowledge of Greek mythology with this quiz about the story of Apollo and Daphne. Explore the tale of love, transformation, and divine intervention.
