Greek mythology Flashcards

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What is the greek myth of echo and narcissus

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Echo, cursed by Hera to only repeat the last words of others, falls in love with narcissus, who is destined to fall in love with his own reflection. Narcissus rejects Echo, leading to her physical decay and eventual transformation of Narcissus into a narcissus flower after he dies staring at his reflection

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Greek story of Prometheus ?

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he gave fire and knowledge to humanity. Zeus punished him by being chained to a rock and having his liver eaten by a eagle everyday only to regenerate at night

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Greek story of Persephone ?

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Persephone was the Goddess of spring and vegetation. She was captured by Hades and became the queen of the underworld. Her being able to resurface during 6 months of the year explains the seasons

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