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Pygmalion and Galatea Mythology

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What was Pygmalion's profession?

Architect

Poet

Painter

Sculptor (correct)

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?

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?

He treated her as a real woman and even slept next to her Signup and view all the answers

How did Galatea become a real woman?

She was transformed by the goddess Aphrodite after Pygmalion's plea Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what was the primary reason for Pygmalion's trip to Cyprus?

To access high-quality marble for sculpting Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about Pygmalion's attitude towards real women?

He was highly critical and saw faults in them Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Pygmalion's dedication to sculpting Galatea?

He dedicated himself to every detail with meticulous care Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about Pygmalion's emotional state towards the sculpture of Galatea?

He treated her as a real woman and fell in love with her Signup and view all the answers

Which goddess did Pygmalion plead to, ultimately leading to Galatea's transformation into a real woman?

Aphrodite Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge of the myth of Pygmalion and Galatea, a story from Greek mythology where a sculptor falls in love with his own creation. Learn about how their love story unfolds and the role of the goddess Aphrodite.