couples Flashcards
what did Deucalion and Pyrrah do
– repopulated earth with stones thrown over their shoulders
what did Baucis and Philemon do
hospitable to Zeus and Hermes dressed as beggars; became priests of Zeus’
temple; died together – became trees (oak and linden)
what was the tale of Aurora and Tithonus –
She is goddess of Dawn, asks Zeus for immortality for Tithonus – forgets to ask
for eternal youth – grasshopper.
what is the tale of Pyramus and Thisbe
Romeo and Juliet; talked through crack in wall; met at mulberry bush; he kills
himself when he thinks she was eaten by a lion, then she kills herself; mulberries turn red
Who are the Greek gods known as the king and queen of Olympus?
Zeus and Hera
True or False: Orpheus and Eurydice represent the theme of love overcoming death.
True
Which mythological couple is famous for their tragic love story involving a forbidden romance and a tragic ending?
Pyramus and Thisbe
Multiple Choice: Who is the goddess of love and beauty in Roman mythology? A) Venus B) Juno C) Minerva
A) Venus
What animal is often associated with the love of Eros and Psyche in Greek mythology?
Butterflies
True or False: Hades and Persephone are known for their love story that explains the seasons.
True
Fill in the blank: The couple _____ and _____ are known for their roles in the Trojan War, notably in the tale of the Judgment of Paris.
Paris and Helen
Which couple in Greek mythology was turned into constellations and represents eternal love?
Orion and his lover, Merope
What is the primary theme of the love story between Tristan and Isolde?
Forbidden love
Who is the goddess associated with marriage and family in Roman mythology?
Juno
Fill in the blank: The love story of _____ and _____ is a central theme in Shakespeare’s play based on Roman mythology.
Romeo and Juliet
What is the significance of the couple Hades and Persephone in mythology?
They symbolize the cycle of life and death.
What is the relationship between the Greek gods Eros and Psyche?
They are lovers.
Fill in the blank: In Greek mythology, _____ is the god of war who is often contrasted with his lover, the goddess of love, _____ .
Ares; Aphrodite
What is the main conflict in the love story of Pyramus and Thisbe?
Miscommunication leading to tragedy.
