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What is the primary focus of the reading assigned this week?

  • The history of Greek and Roman literature
  • A single unified story
  • The creation of the universe
  • The stories from the Theban Cycle (correct)

    • How many books make up Ovid's Metamorphoses?

  • 8 books
  • 15 books (correct)
  • 10 books
  • 12 books

    • What narrative style is Ovid's Metamorphoses primarily characterized by?

  • Separate stories of transformation (correct)
  • A continuous plot with one main character
  • A historical documentation of facts
  • A collection of poems without structure

    • How is the meter of Ovid's Metamorphoses described?

    <p>Dactylic hexameter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature of Ovid's style in Metamorphoses?

    <p>The inclusion of numerous short, separate stories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the term 'Theban Cycle'?

    <p>The collective stories that focus on Thebes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what period is Ovid's work set?

    <p>The Augustan period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What format did Ancient Greek and Roman literature primarily use instead of bound books?

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

    What do cultural rules regarding kinship and social identities influence?

    <p>They encourage people to perceive the world differently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of anthropology was primarily focused on in earlier studies?

    <p>The exploration of primitive societies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has modern anthropology's view shifted towards?

    <p>The study of all human societies, regardless of industrialization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do power dynamics typically function within family structures?

    <p>Power roles can be negotiated and may switch over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about modern and primitive societies reflects a misconception in anthropology?

    <p>All societies evolve into industrialization over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'cycle' refer to in mythology?

    <p>A set of myths set in a particular age or place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Lévi-Strauss aim to establish in the field of anthropology?

    <p>A framework for understanding societal structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cycles is considered rival in importance to the Theban Cycle?

    <p>The Trojan Cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are family roles perceived in different cultures according to the content?

    <p>Family roles are flexible and can combine in various ways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a Roman's first name from their second name?

    <p>The first name is akin to modern-day first names, while the second is a surname.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of the poems in the Epic Cycle?

    <p>Fragments of many poems are the only remnants available today.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic differentiating modern societies from primitive ones?

    <p>Reliance on scientific principles over mythological narratives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the term 'Theban Cycle' specifically relate to mythology?

    <p>It is a collection of myths explaining the rise and development of Thebes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of naming conventions, what does a Roman’s third name typically indicate?

    <p>The familial branch or lineage within a larger family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to the use of an anglicized form of Roman authors' names in English?

    <p>Conventions established by early English scholars adapting to Roman culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do celestial measurements of time relate to the concept of a cycle?

    <p>Celestial measurements represent continuous circular movements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Cadmus's main mission at the beginning of his journey?

    <p>To rescue his sister Europa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who informed Cadmus that he would not be welcome at home without Europa?

    <p>His father, Agenor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emerged from the dragon's teeth that Cadmus sowed in the ground?

    <p>Autonomous warriors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to refer to the survivors of the battle among the men grown from the dragon's teeth?

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

    What does the Latin term 'pius' primarily emphasize compared to its English translation 'pious'?

    <p>A good relationship with family members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'autochthonous' refer to in the context of the warriors from the dragon's teeth?

    <p>Warriors that emerged from the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Greek mythology typically portray dragons?

    <p>As large serpents without legs or wings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is tasked with finding Europa in the passage?

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

    What consequence does Cadmus face if he does not find Europa?

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

    What role did Cadmus's companions play in the noble houses of Thebes?

    <p>They had no impact on the nobility's origins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what setting does this excerpt take place?

    <p>The Theban Cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which name refers to the process by which Cadmus sowed the dragon's teeth?

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

    What is the primary relationship dynamic discussed in the passage?

    <p>Father-son authority and disobedience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is significant about Ovid's perspective on exile as presented in the passage?

    <p>Ovid reflects on the arbitrary nature of exile by absolute rulers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character is described as both 'pious and guilty' for the same act?

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

    What disguise does Jupiter use in this passage?

    <p>A bull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What outcome occurred as a result of Semele's request to Jupiter?

    <p>Semele was killed by Jupiter's lightning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jupiter do after Semele's death?

    <p>He saved the unborn baby by performing a c-section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason Juno tricked Semele?

    <p>Out of jealousy towards Semele</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Semele's friends react to her claim of an affair with Jupiter?

    <p>They doubted her and questioned the authenticity of her lover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'twice born' refer to in the context of Bacchus?

    <p>The way he was born from Jupiter's thigh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Jupiter's initial reaction to Semele's request?

    <p>He expressed horror and begged her to change her mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Semele's status in Thebes?

    <p>A princess and daughter of Cadmus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What transformation did Jupiter undergo when responding to Semele's request?

    <p>He turned into a thunderstorm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Classics 2200 Week 9 Lecture: Myths of Thebes and Structuralism

    • Ovid's Metamorphoses is a 15-book epic poem detailing the history of the universe's creation to the Augustan Period, through stories featuring gods and mortals.
    • This week's reading focuses on Book 3 of Metamorphoses, which tells Theban Cycle stories.
    • The Theban Cycle refers to a set of myths centered on Thebes, a city in ancient Greece.
    • Structuralism is a 20th and 21st-century approach to mythology that analyzes recurring patterns in myths.
    • Book 3 of Ovid's Metamorphoses is well-suited for structuralist analysis due to its clear division into stories.
    • Some of the stories in Book 3 are separate but related to each other.

    Ovid's Metamorphoses

    • Ovid's poem covers all of Greek mythology and history
    • Ovid's Metamorphoses is told in 15 different books.
    • The Metamorphoses in 15 books of dactylic hexameter follows Homer and Roman epic.
    • The first book of Ovid's Metamorphoses and the creation of the universe.
    • Ovid's Metamorphoses is in chapters
    • Greek authors usually have one name, Roman authors usually have two or three names.
    • This week's readings are from a Medieval manuscript.
    • Ovid was a popular Ancient Roman poet.
    • Ovid was exiled by Augustus.

    Summary of the Theban Cycle

    • The Theban Cycle is a set of myths about the founding and history of the Theban kingdom in ancient Greece.
    • The Theban Cycle begins with Cadmus, who founded the city of Thebes.
    • Cadmus' grandson, Actaeon, is transformed into a deer for disobeying Diana.
    • Another story is Semele, who is tragically killed by Jupiter but her child, Bacchus, is saved.
    • Thebes is ruled by the sons of Cadmus, including Oedipus in the Myths.
    • After a civil war between the brothers, Creon becomes the King of Thebes, resulting in Antigone's suicide.
    • Cadmus' grandson Oedipus is important in the Theban myths, who commits fratricide and incest with his mother.

    Mythological Cycles

    • A "cycle" refers to a set of myths that have a particular subject matter, era, or location in ancient Greek myths.

    Structuralism

    • Structuralism is an approach in the study of mythology that focuses on pattern-based structures of symbols and elements, rather than specific narratives.
    • Structuralism in mythology analyses recurring patterns and oppositions within myths.

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    Test your knowledge of Ovid's Metamorphoses and its themes, styles, and historical context. This quiz also explores important concepts in anthropology, including kinship and cultural identity. See how well you understand the connections between literature and social structures!

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