Overview of Greek Mythology and Trojan War
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Who was the first divine being that gave birth to Uranus?

  • Kronus
  • Hades
  • Gaea (correct)
  • Rhea

    • Which child did Rhea save from being eaten by Kronus?

  • Hera
  • Hades
  • Zeus (correct)
  • Poseidon

    • What role does Aphrodite play in the story of Paris?

  • She is Paris's sister, helping him with decisions.
  • She is the warrior goddess who aids Paris in battle.
  • She offers Paris power to control the gods.
  • She provides Paris with the most beautiful woman. (correct)

    • What was the outcome of the Trojan War for Odysseus?

    <p>He was trapped on the island of Ogygia for seven years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Hektor in relation to Paris?

    <p>Their brother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Whom did Odysseus primarily rely on for support among the gods?

    <p>Athena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant object caused chaos at the banquet leading to the Trojan War?

    <p>The Golden Apple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Odyssey' refer to?

    <p>A long wandering or voyage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does Athena take regarding Telemachus?

    <p>She disguises herself and tells him to search for Odysseus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for Poseidon's wrath toward Odysseus?

    <p>Odysseus blinded his son, Polyphemus the Cyclops.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Telemachus travel to seek news of his father?

    <p>Pylos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hermes persuade Calypso to allow Odysseus to do?

    <p>Build a ship and leave her island.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the Phaecians react upon learning Odysseus's identity?

    <p>They are stunned because they have heard of his exploits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the challenge that Penelope set for the suitors?

    <p>To string Odysseus's great bow and shoot an arrow through twelve axes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the suitors plan for Telemachus when he returns to Ithaca?

    <p>Prepare an ambush to kill him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the three individuals that recognized Odysseus upon his return?

    <p>Telemachus, Eurycleia, and Penelope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who provides Odysseus with a warm welcome in Scheria?

    <p>The king and queen of the Phaecians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Athena play after Odysseus's return to Ithaca?

    <p>She dispatched Zeus to restore peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant structure does Odysseus start his journey from?

    <p>Calypso's island</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ultimately leads to Odysseus's successful reveal of his identity?

    <p>Winning the archery contest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant action does Laertes take during the attack from the dead suitors' families?

    <p>He kills the father of Antinous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What character flaw is emphasized by the suitors' treatment of Odysseus while he is disguised as a beggar?

    <p>Their arrogance and disrespect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Odysseus do after he reclaimed his control over Ithaca?

    <p>Visited his father, Laertes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event is NOT part of Odysseus's adventures during his absence from Ithaca?

    <p>His encounter with the Egyptian Pharaoh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major change did Sophocles introduce to Greek drama?

    <p>Added a third actor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known for being the king of Thebes in Oedipus Rex?

    <p>Oedipus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significant action Oedipus takes in response to the plague in Thebes?

    <p>He consults the Oracle of Apollo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome for the citizens of Thebes due to the mysterious plague?

    <p>They suffer from dying crops and illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following characters is the blind prophet in Oedipus Rex?

    <p>Tiresias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the riddle posed by the Sphinx?

    <p>What goes on fours in the morning, on twos in the afternoon and on threes at night?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes Jocasta's relationship to Oedipus?

    <p>Wife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following works is NOT among the three Theban plays by Sophocles?

    <p>Electra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Tiresias initially refuse to disclose to Oedipus?

    <p>His own visions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prophecy did Jocasta receive concerning Laius?

    <p>Laius would die at the hands of his son</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Oedipus leave Corinth?

    <p>To avoid fulfilling the oracle's prophecy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the triple crossroad in the story?

    <p>It is where Laius was killed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Laius take upon the birth of his son?

    <p>Ordered him to be killed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the shepherd eventually reveal the truth to Oedipus?

    <p>He feared for his life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Oedipus come to live with the king and queen of Corinth?

    <p>The shepherd presented him to them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jocasta plead with Oedipus to do regarding his origins?

    <p>Stop searching for the truth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Greek Mythology Overview

    • Gaea: The first divine being, mother of Uranus, creator of the earth.
    • Kronus & Rhea: Parents of six children; Kronus swallowed five to avoid being overthrown.
    • Zeus: The sixth child, saved by Rhea; becomes ruler of all gods.
    • Siblings of Zeus: Include Hades (underworld), Poseidon (sea), Hera (women, Zeus's wife), Demeter (harvest), Hestia (hearth and home).

    Trojan War Essentials

    • Thetis and Peleus' Wedding: Introduced Achilles, a dominant Greek warrior.
    • Golden Apple: Thrown by Eris at the wedding, igniting rivalry among goddesses.
    • Paris: Prince of Troy; chose Aphrodite for her promise of the most beautiful woman, Helen (wife of Menelaus, King of Sparta).
    • Priam: King of Troy; father of Paris and Hector.
    • Hector: Strongest warrior of Troy and brother to Paris.

    The Fall of Troy and Aftermath

    • Trojan Horse: A ruse that led to Troy's downfall after ten years of siege.
    • Odyssey: Odysseus's long voyage home post-Trojan War, marked by misfortune and adventure.

    Odysseus's Journey

    • Ogygia: Island where Odysseus was trapped for seven years.
    • Athena: His divine protector who aids both Odysseus and Telemachus in their quests.
    • Telemachus: Odysseus's son, seeks his father with Athena's guidance.

    Key Adventures in Odysseus's Odyssey

    • Lotus Eaters: Encounter with tempting fruit that makes men forget their homes.
    • Cyclops Polyphemus: Blinded Odysseus's adventure against the one-eyed giant.
    • Circe: Witch-goddess who seduces Odysseus.
    • Sirens: Creatures that tempt sailors with their singing.
    • Hades: Journey to the underworld to meet souls of the dead.
    • Scylla and Charybdis: Navigating between a six-headed monster and a deadly whirlpool.
    • Helios's Cattle: Odysseus's crew faces punishment for eating the sacred cattle.

    Return to Ithaca

    • Disguised as a Beggar: Odysseus's strategy to reclaim his kingdom after years of absence.
    • Archery Contest: Penelope sets a challenge that only Odysseus can complete to choose her new husband.
    • Massacre of Suitors: Odysseus reveals his identity and defeats the suitors with Telemachus.

    Final Events

    • Reunion with Penelope: Emotional reconnection after Odysseus's return.
    • Laertes: Odysseus's father, helps confront relatives of the slain suitors.
    • Athena's Intervention: Restores peace to Ithaca after the conflict.

    Oedipus Rex Overview

    • Sophocles: Renowned playwright, known for developing dramatic structure; wrote "Oedipus Rex" around 429 B.C.E.
    • Setting: The royal house of Thebes during a plague.
    • Plot: Oedipus seeks to find and punish Laius's murderer to save Thebes.
    • Characters: Includes Oedipus, Jocasta, Creon, Tiresias, and the Sphinx.

    Central Themes in Oedipus Rex

    • Fate and Prophecy: The inescapable downfall due to oracles predicting Oedipus's actions against his father and marrying his mother.
    • Identity and Knowledge: Oedipus's quest for truth leads him to devastating realizations about his past.
    • Moral Responsibility: The struggle between personal accountability and predestined fate.

    Noteworthy Elements

    • The Sphinx's Riddle: "What goes on fours in the morning, twos in the afternoon, and threes at night?"
    • The Tragic Outcome: Oedipus's self-discovery results in tragedy, emphasizing the dramatic irony throughout the play.

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