03 Zeus and Hera

Question 1

Argos

Answer 1

A many-eyed guardian whom Hera assigns to Io, in order to avoid her falling into the hands of Zeus. (p. 117)

Question 2

Io

Answer 2

A mortal woman whom Zeus turns into a cow in order to avoid Hera’s jealous attention. (p. 117)

Question 3

Leda

Answer 3

The wife of the Spartan king Tyndareus, who is impregnated (with Helen, Clytemnestra, Castor, and Pollux) by Zeus, while in the form of a swan. (p. 116)

Question 4

Meilichius

Answer 4

A cult title of Zeus corresponding to “Mild One” and charged with maintaining Athens’ fertility and justice within the city. He is physically represented as a bearded man or as a snake. (p. 110)

Question 5

Prometheus

Answer 5

A Titan who is sympathetic to human beings, but is punished by Zeus for assisting mankind. (p. 123)

Question 6

Samos

Answer 6

An island off the coast of modern-day Turkey where Hera boasted a wealthy and vibrant sanctuary. (p. 119)

Question 7

Sarpedon

Answer 7

A son of Zeus whom the king of the gods hopes to rescue from death—until he is reminded that he is obliged to respect the agreements he has made with the other gods. (p. 112)