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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the name Psyche in Greek?

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

    Why were the temples of Aphrodite abandoned?

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

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

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

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

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

    Who did Psyche meet in the Underworld?

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

    Who helped Psyche when she was in front of Persephone?

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

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

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

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