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What is the main characteristic that distinguishes myths from legends and fables?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes myths from legends and fables?
- Containing stories of personal importance
- Having characters that are only divine beings
- Explaining why things are the way they are
- Being set in a divine world or divine time (correct)
Why do gods in Ancient Greek mythology fight over which side to support?
Why do gods in Ancient Greek mythology fight over which side to support?
- To establish dominance over the other gods
- Due to the similarities in language and religion between the Greeks and Trojans (correct)
- For power and control over the mortals
- To test the loyalty of their followers
Which meter does Emily Wilson write in?
Which meter does Emily Wilson write in?
- Anapestic tetrameter
- Iambic pentameter (correct)
- Tetrameter
- Dactylic hexameter
What does it mean if a poem from Ancient Greece is called 'epic'?
What does it mean if a poem from Ancient Greece is called 'epic'?
Which theory explains myths as stories that explain why things are the way they are?
Which theory explains myths as stories that explain why things are the way they are?
What quality makes an Ancient Greek hero a hero, as explained in the text?
What quality makes an Ancient Greek hero a hero, as explained in the text?
What is 'Aristeia' as described in the text?
What is 'Aristeia' as described in the text?
What does 'Timé' represent for Ancient Greek heroes?
What does 'Timé' represent for Ancient Greek heroes?
Which hero in the text debates whether 'kleos' is worth his life?
Which hero in the text debates whether 'kleos' is worth his life?
How are Paris and Hector contrasted in the text?
How are Paris and Hector contrasted in the text?
What motivates the gods to intervene in the Trojan War, according to the text?
What motivates the gods to intervene in the Trojan War, according to the text?
Who is the main character in Sophocles' Philoctetes?
Who is the main character in Sophocles' Philoctetes?
Why does Odysseus decide to leave Philoctetes behind on the island?
Why does Odysseus decide to leave Philoctetes behind on the island?
What convinces Philoctetes to return to fight in the Trojan War?
What convinces Philoctetes to return to fight in the Trojan War?
In Sophocles' Philoctetes, how many actors were allowed to be employed during performances in Athens?
In Sophocles' Philoctetes, how many actors were allowed to be employed during performances in Athens?
Which character receives a prophecy that they must sacrifice their daughter in Iphigenia at Aulis by Euripides?
Which character receives a prophecy that they must sacrifice their daughter in Iphigenia at Aulis by Euripides?
What is the main conflict in Iphigenia at Aulis by Euripides?
What is the main conflict in Iphigenia at Aulis by Euripides?
What is the significance of Dionysus being known as the 'New God'?
What is the significance of Dionysus being known as the 'New God'?
How does Dionysus' 'twice-born' nature relate to wine in Ancient Greek culture?
How does Dionysus' 'twice-born' nature relate to wine in Ancient Greek culture?
Why was Dionysus' foreign origin used as an explanation for his unique worship practices?
Why was Dionysus' foreign origin used as an explanation for his unique worship practices?
What significant quality of Ancient Greek culture is juxtaposed with Dionysus' traits?
What significant quality of Ancient Greek culture is juxtaposed with Dionysus' traits?
What major theme is highlighted in the Bacchae?
What major theme is highlighted in the Bacchae?
What festival featured the performance of Euripides' Bacchae?
What festival featured the performance of Euripides' Bacchae?
Why was it considered strange for the Greeks to deny worship to Dionysus?
Why was it considered strange for the Greeks to deny worship to Dionysus?
What was one of the reasons why Pentheus was hesitant about admitting the worship of Dionysus?
What was one of the reasons why Pentheus was hesitant about admitting the worship of Dionysus?
What is one characteristic of the Maenads or Bacchantes, followers of Dionysus?
What is one characteristic of the Maenads or Bacchantes, followers of Dionysus?
Why are Satyrs considered big followers of Dionysus?
Why are Satyrs considered big followers of Dionysus?
What is the significance of Sparagmos in relation to Dionysus' worship?
What is the significance of Sparagmos in relation to Dionysus' worship?
How does Dionysus challenge traditional gender roles according to the text?
How does Dionysus challenge traditional gender roles according to the text?
