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What is Apollodorus primarily known for?
What is Apollodorus primarily known for?
Apollodorus is a major source for the story of Heracles' Labours.
Apollodorus is a major source for the story of Heracles' Labours.
True
What does the name Apollodorus mean?
What does the name Apollodorus mean?
gift of Apollo
The Library is a handbook of condensed __________.
The Library is a handbook of condensed __________.
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Match the following characters with their associated myths:
Match the following characters with their associated myths:
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Which area of the Underworld is designated for punishment?
Which area of the Underworld is designated for punishment?
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The general Underworld is seen as a desirable place for souls.
The general Underworld is seen as a desirable place for souls.
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What is the purpose of mystery religions in ancient Greece?
What is the purpose of mystery religions in ancient Greece?
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The ancient Greeks used the term ______ to refer to rites for the initiated.
The ancient Greeks used the term ______ to refer to rites for the initiated.
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Which goddess is worshipped in the Eleusinian Mysteries?
Which goddess is worshipped in the Eleusinian Mysteries?
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Match the following Mystery Religions with their characteristics:
Match the following Mystery Religions with their characteristics:
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Orphism is another name for the Mysteries of Eleusis.
Orphism is another name for the Mysteries of Eleusis.
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Who is considered the queen of the Underworld in the context of the Eleusinian Mysteries?
Who is considered the queen of the Underworld in the context of the Eleusinian Mysteries?
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Which age of humankind is referred to as the 'age of heroes'?
Which age of humankind is referred to as the 'age of heroes'?
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Zeus's interactions with mortal women were primarily consensual.
Zeus's interactions with mortal women were primarily consensual.
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What is the Greek word for 'hero'?
What is the Greek word for 'hero'?
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Zeus gets involved in the breeding of certain humans after the Age of __________.
Zeus gets involved in the breeding of certain humans after the Age of __________.
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Match the following Greek ages with their characteristics:
Match the following Greek ages with their characteristics:
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Who is an example of a woman who was deceived by Zeus?
Who is an example of a woman who was deceived by Zeus?
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Other male gods, such as Apollo and Poseidon, also engaged in nonconsensual relations with human women.
Other male gods, such as Apollo and Poseidon, also engaged in nonconsensual relations with human women.
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The __________ metals of the Five Ages symbolize a decline in humanity.
The __________ metals of the Five Ages symbolize a decline in humanity.
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What was the primary promise of mystery religions during the Roman Empire?
What was the primary promise of mystery religions during the Roman Empire?
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The goddess Isis was a deity native to the Greek pantheon.
The goddess Isis was a deity native to the Greek pantheon.
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What kind of instructions were found on the Petelia gold leaves?
What kind of instructions were found on the Petelia gold leaves?
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Mithras was imported from ______ to the Roman Empire in about the first century A.D.
Mithras was imported from ______ to the Roman Empire in about the first century A.D.
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Which of the following is typically true about the heroes in Greek mythology?
Which of the following is typically true about the heroes in Greek mythology?
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Atalanta is considered the only famous female hero among Greek mythology.
Atalanta is considered the only famous female hero among Greek mythology.
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Match the following characters with their outcomes for transgressing divine boundaries:
Match the following characters with their outcomes for transgressing divine boundaries:
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What major event marks the end of the Age of Heroes in Greek mythology?
What major event marks the end of the Age of Heroes in Greek mythology?
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Which of the following statements about the characters in Buxton's chapter is true?
Which of the following statements about the characters in Buxton's chapter is true?
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According to Hesiod, after the Age of Heroes came the Age of __________.
According to Hesiod, after the Age of Heroes came the Age of __________.
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Heroes in Greek mythology are considered divine beings.
Heroes in Greek mythology are considered divine beings.
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Name one way in which humans are expected to respect boundaries between themselves and the gods.
Name one way in which humans are expected to respect boundaries between themselves and the gods.
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Match the following heroes or figures with their descriptions:
Match the following heroes or figures with their descriptions:
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What was the primary role of gods during the Age of Heroes?
What was the primary role of gods during the Age of Heroes?
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All heroes in Greek mythology are descendants of Zeus.
All heroes in Greek mythology are descendants of Zeus.
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Helen of Troy is significant because she is a daughter of __________.
Helen of Troy is significant because she is a daughter of __________.
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What is the purpose of the repeated impregnating of women by Zeus and other gods?
What is the purpose of the repeated impregnating of women by Zeus and other gods?
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Zeus impregnated his own great-granddaughter Alcmene to beget Heracles.
Zeus impregnated his own great-granddaughter Alcmene to beget Heracles.
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Who is Perseus's mother?
Who is Perseus's mother?
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The implication in the storytelling is that the divine spark in a human bloodline would fade over two or three generations and would naturally die out, unless renewed by __________.
The implication in the storytelling is that the divine spark in a human bloodline would fade over two or three generations and would naturally die out, unless renewed by __________.
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a relationship involving a god and a handsome young male?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a relationship involving a god and a handsome young male?
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The story of Zeus's relationships often portrays women as active participants in their encounters with gods.
The story of Zeus's relationships often portrays women as active participants in their encounters with gods.
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What is the significance of the Trojan hero Aeneas in mythology?
What is the significance of the Trojan hero Aeneas in mythology?
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Match the following characters with their respective roles in Greek mythology:
Match the following characters with their respective roles in Greek mythology:
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Study Notes
Underworld Levels
- Humans were assigned to one of three levels in the Underworld
- General Underworld: "fields of asphodel"
- Tartarus: punishment
- Elysium: paradise
Elysium
- Most ancient Greeks didn't fear punishment in Tartarus (reserved for sinners)
- Elysium was a highly desired outcome
- Fringe beliefs during the 500s B.C. promised Elysium for followers
Mystery Religions
- Fringe faiths promising a happy afterlife
- Called "mystery religions" or "Mysteries" by modern scholars
- "Mustēria" in Greek referring to rites for initiates
- "Mustēs" meant initiate, someone in a select group
- "Muein" meant "to keep your mouth shut" (similar to secrecy in modern groups)
Mysteries of Eleusis/Orphic Mysteries
- Worshipped Demeter and Persephone for a favorable afterlife.
- Orphic Mysteries focused on Dionysus.
- Orphic Theology portrayed Dionysus as a son of Zeus and Persephone
Orpheus' Role
- Orpheus, a musician, was the prophet of Orphic Mysteries.
- Myth says he traveled to the Underworld and back.
- His journey established authority on the afterlife.
- Some texts attributed writings to him (possibly fraudulent).
- He reportedly didn't originate from Greece
Mystery Religion Characteristics
- Family-friendly cults
- Not sexually explicit
- Claimed to lead to heaven
Roman Empire Mystery Religions
- Mystery religions expanded during the Hellenistic era and Roman Empire (150 B.C.-500 A.D.).
- Focused on new deities (like Isis from Egypt and Mithras from Persia).
- Promises of an afterlife were central to these faiths.
- Mithra was a Persian god imported into the Roman Empire
Honor and Boundaries
- Buxton chapter explores the boundary between gods and humans
- Many characters punished for actions crossing boundaries with the gods.
- Often trivial issues. Not all are depicted as evil.
- Hubris (Pride) is central to many of the stories.
Hubris (Pride)
- Excessive pride leading to disaster in Greek mythology and real life
- Often portrayed as a human trait—not reserved only for those violating specific divine laws
Apollo: Enforcer of Boundaries
- Apollo is the god of balance, nature, and harmony.
- Polices human encroachment on the divine realm
- This can involve punishment for mortals overstepping the line
Ages of Heroes (Hesiod's Five Ages)
- Heroic age: an era with demigods and heroes
- This was considered to be the 4th age.
- These were sons of gods.
- The Heroes age ended after the Trojan War
- This era is now considered the Iron Age
- Became less influential over time
Author Apollodorus
- Author of the 'Library'
- A significant source of Greek Mythology
- A condensed anthology of myths
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Explore the fascinating beliefs of the ancient Greeks regarding the afterlife and the different levels of the Underworld. This quiz delves into the concepts of Elysium, Tartarus, and the mystery religions that promised a favorable afterlife. Test your knowledge on the role of Orpheus and the significance of the Mysteries of Eleusis and Orphic Mysteries.
