The Myth of Eros and Psyche: A Classical Love Story
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What is Psyche a symbol of in Greek mythology?

  • The spirit of war
  • The goddess of beauty and love
  • The human heart
  • The soul purified by passions and misfortunes (correct)

What was the result of people's admiration for Psyche's beauty?

  • Psyche became a goddess
  • The goddess of love was forgotten (correct)
  • The kingdom was prosperous
  • Aphrodite became more powerful

What is Eros, the son of Aphrodite, depicted as doing in classical mythology?

  • Riding a chariot to scare people
  • Playing a musical instrument to entertain people
  • Throwing flowers to people to make them happy
  • Throwing arrows to people to make them fall in love (correct)

What is the name of the Latin counterpart of Eros?

<p>Cupid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the name Psyche in Greek?

<p>Soul (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were the temples of Aphrodite abandoned?

<p>Because people were worshiping Psyche instead (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was mourning for Psyche's betrayal in his room?

<p>Eros (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the task given by Aphrodite to Psyche at the waterfall?

<p>To fill a bottle with water from River Estige (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who helped Psyche fill the bottle with water from River Estige?

<p>An eagle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the box given to Psyche by Aphrodite?

<p>To hold the beauty of Persephone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Psyche meet in the Underworld?

<p>Persephone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Psyche give to Charon to help her find her way in the dark?

<p>Much money (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who helped Psyche when she was in front of Persephone?

<p>The boatman (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of Aphrodite when she received the box from Psyche?

<p>She was extremely angry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was sent by the Gods to narrate Eros about the misfortunes of his wife?

<p>Hermes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Eros' wound of betrayal being healed?

<p>Eros left his room and found Psyche (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the wedding gift given to Psyche by Zeus?

<p>Immortality and the ability to taste ambrosia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Psyche living in the sky with Eros?

<p>Men on earth continued to worship Aphrodite (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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