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What was Pygmalion's profession?
What was Pygmalion's profession?
- Architect
- Poet
- Painter
- Sculptor (correct)
Why did Pygmalion decide to remain celibate?
Why did Pygmalion decide to remain celibate?
- He could not find a woman who met his high standards (correct)
- He was devoted to his art and had no time for relationships
- He was afraid of commitment
- He had taken a vow of chastity
How did Pygmalion create the sculpture of Galatea?
How did Pygmalion create the sculpture of Galatea?
- He cast her in bronze
- He molded her out of clay
- He carved her out of wood
- He sculpted her out of marble (correct)
What did Pygmalion do that showed his love for the sculpture of Galatea?
What did Pygmalion do that showed his love for the sculpture of Galatea?
How did Galatea become a real woman?
How did Galatea become a real woman?
According to the passage, what was the primary reason for Pygmalion's trip to Cyprus?
According to the passage, what was the primary reason for Pygmalion's trip to Cyprus?
What can be inferred about Pygmalion's attitude towards real women?
What can be inferred about Pygmalion's attitude towards real women?
Which of the following best describes Pygmalion's dedication to sculpting Galatea?
Which of the following best describes Pygmalion's dedication to sculpting Galatea?
What can be inferred about Pygmalion's emotional state towards the sculpture of Galatea?
What can be inferred about Pygmalion's emotional state towards the sculpture of Galatea?
Which goddess did Pygmalion plead to, ultimately leading to Galatea's transformation into a real woman?
Which goddess did Pygmalion plead to, ultimately leading to Galatea's transformation into a real woman?
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Study Notes
- Pygmalion was a skilled sculptor who traveled to Cyprus to access high-quality marble for his works.
- He was very demanding in his search for a wife but could only see faults in real women, so he decided on celibacy.
- Using his imagination, Pygmalion sculpted a perfect woman named Galatea out of marble, dedicating himself to every detail.
- Pygmalion fell in love with his sculpture, treating her as a real woman and even sleeping next to her.
- After a plea to the goddess Aphrodite, Galatea was transformed into a real woman, and she and Pygmalion got married, eventually giving birth to Paphos.
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