Golden Hind Flashcards
1
Q
Why was the hind special?
A
It was said to be larger than a bull and golden from horns to hooves
2
Q
What is a hind?
A
A deer
3
Q
Who was it sacred to?
A
Artemis
4
Q
Although the task wasn’t as dangerous why was it still difficult?
A
The animal was very swift
5
Q
How long did Heracles hunt it and how did he catch it?
A
He spent a year following the animal and caught it by snaring it
6
Q
Who did Heracles bump into on his way back?
A
Apollo and his sister Artemis, who was very angry
7
Q
Why was Artemis angry and how did Heracles calm her down?
A
She loved the Hind but Heracles told her he was only borrowing it
