The Homeric Hymns and Olympian Gods
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What name does Demeter use while in disguise?

  • Dosa
  • Dos (correct)
  • Deimos
  • Demos

    • How does Demeter appear when she arrives at Metaneira's house?

  • Covered in darkness
  • Filled with divine radiance (correct)
  • Invisible to others
  • Wretched and dirty

    • What effect do Iambe's jokes have on Demeter?

  • They divert her and make her smile (correct)
  • They make her angry
  • They make her leave the house
  • They bring her to tears

    • What does Metaneira offer Demeter after her mood is lightened?

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

    What does Demeter do for an extended period at Metaneira's house?

    <p>Sits in silent sorrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Iambe's name in relation to poetry?

    <p>It is related to iambic pentameter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Demeter refuse during her visit at Metaneira's house?

    <p>To consume food or drink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Metaneira react to Demeter's arrival?

    <p>She expresses fear and awe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the poem's beginning as described?

    <p>The connection between Demeter and her daughter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What name is sometimes used for Demeter's daughter?

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

    What grammatical feature of Ancient Greek is noted in the context of Demeter and her daughter?

    <p>The distinction of dual number for pairs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which flowers are mentioned as part of the maiden's gathering?

    <p>Roses and narcissus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Zeus do in relation to Demeter and her daughter?

    <p>He allows Aïdoneus to seize her daughter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might the maidens be described as picking flowers?

    <p>As a joyous activity in the meadow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'the two' or 'the pair' refer to?

    <p>Demeter and Kore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the poem describe the flower that ensnares the maiden?

    <p>As an awe-inspiring and wondrous flower.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drink does Demeter request instead of wine?

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

    What is pennyroyal primarily known for in Ancient Greek medicine?

    <p>Causing abortions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does pennyroyal have when consumed in large doses?

    <p>It can cause liver damage and be fatal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Demeter refuse to drink wine?

    <p>She wants to suppress her fertility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what manner does Demeter disguise herself?

    <p>As an old woman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Demeter do with the infant Demophon?

    <p>She takes care of him in a divine manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the traditional role of Demeter that she is refusing to fulfill?

    <p>Goddess of fertility and agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of drink did Metaneira prepare for Demeter?

    <p>A herbal infusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What substance does Demeter use to anoint Demophon, making him grow strong?

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

    How does Demeter contribute to Demophon's growth in the context of the story?

    <p>By anointing him with ambrosia and placing him in fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Demophon being hidden in the fire every night?

    <p>It signifies his immortality being cultivated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text indicate about the process of burning away mortality?

    <p>It requires repetition over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do brackets represent according to the author?

    <p>Supplemented text by the editor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What editorial technique does West utilize for text that shouldn't be present?

    <p>Curly brackets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common misconception among Demophon's parents regarding his growth?

    <p>They believed he was always nourished with food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does Demeter treat Demophon that is significant in the context of nurturing?

    <p>She treats him like a log in the fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of etiological myths?

    <p>To explain the origin of natural phenomena and rituals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Burkert view the relationship between myth and ritual?

    <p>Both provide social cohesion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, what does the myth explain?

    <p>The cause of seasonal changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might myths be considered primitive compared to modern science?

    <p>They provided explanations before the scientific revolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the significance of myth and religious ritual changed in the modern age?

    <p>They are important for social reasons but lack etiological explanations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criticism is directed towards ritualist interpretations of myth?

    <p>They claim to provide a complete explanation of the myths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common aspect do myth and science share, according to structuralist interpretations?

    <p>Both serve to provide causal explanations for natural phenomena.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of myths contributes to their persistence in contemporary society?

    <p>Their function in fostering social cohesion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the earliest evidence of the Eleusinian Mysteries?

    <p>The Homeric Hymn to Demeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the kykeon in the Eleusinian Mysteries?

    <p>A grain-based drink consumed by initiates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who prohibited the Eleusinian Mysteries and destroyed the sanctuary?

    <p>Emperor Theodosius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Homeric Hymn to Demeter signify in relation to the Eleusinian Mysteries?

    <p>It provides an etiology of the ritual practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the connection between myth and ritual according to Walter Burkert?

    <p>They serve the same function and are easily intertwined.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested about the interaction between myth and ritual based on earlier interpretations by Jane Harrison?

    <p>Myths are invented to justify existing rituals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did the Eleusinian Mysteries continue to be celebrated before being prohibited?

    <p>Approximately a thousand years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Greek religious rituals is true?

    <p>Some myths have no obvious connection to any ritual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Homeric Hymns and the Olympian Gods

    • The lecture discusses the Olympian gods and the Homeric Hymns, focusing on the Homeric Hymn to Demeter.

    • "Demeter" is the preferred pronunciation, though "Demêter" is also acceptable.

    • The Olympian gods are associated with Mount Olympus, the home of many important Greek gods.

    • Ancient Greek authors sometimes refer to all gods as Olympians.

    • Mount Olympus is a real mountain in Greece.

    • Mythical geography works in three ways: gods and monsters can inhabit remote or vague places; gods and monsters can be invisible; gods and monsters might be located in the past but not present.

    • Greek gods are often categorized as Olympians or Chthonic.

    • Olympians: Lived on Mount Olympus; examples include Zeus, and Athena

    • Titans: Previous generation; defeated by Olympians; exiled to Tartarus (underworld); Examples include Helios (the sun god)

    • Chthonic gods (earthly): Reside in the underworld; examples include Hades

    • Sacrifice rituals vary by god and time of day

      • Olympian sacrifices: white animals, performed during daylight hours, on altars.
      • Chthonic sacrifices: black animals, performed during nighttime hours, in pits.

    Homeric Hymns

    • The Homeric Hymns are a collection of 33 poems in dactylic hexameter.
    • The hymns were originally performed in a kind of recitation accompanied by music, though not always sung.
    • The author(s) of the hymns are not definitively known.
    • The hymns are important sources for Greek mythology because many tell stories about particular deities that are not comprehensively covered elsewhere.
    • The hymns might have acted as introductions to larger epics for oral audiences.

    The Homeric Hymn to Demeter

    • This particular hymn is a significant source for mythology, offering valuable insights into the story of Demeter and Persephone.
    • The hymn describes a specific sequence of events, including the abduction of Persephone by Hades, and the subsequent punishment (and consequences) from Demeter related to this event.
    • There is considerable disagreement on the interpretation of the hymn concerning Demeter's reaction, with different interpretations related to societal and cultural norms of that time period.

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    This quiz explores the fascinating world of the Olympian gods and the Homeric Hymns, with a special focus on the Hymn to Demeter. Delve into the distinctions between the Olympians, Titans, and Chthonic gods, along with their connections to Mount Olympus and ancient Greek mythology.

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