Greek myths Flashcards
son of Apollo
Phaethon
he wanted to prove Apollo was his father, so he “borrowed” his chariot
Phaethon
Phaethon’s mom and Apollo’s wife
Clymene
son of Zeus
Epaphos
these people were turned into poplar trees because they were so sad that Phaethon was dead
Clymene and her daughters
he brought down Phaethon’s chariot
Zeus
he didn’t believe that Phaethon was Apollo’s son
Epaphos
three natural events explained by Phaethon
- why the sun rises in the east
- why some areas are cold and other warm
- where do poplar trees come from
three beliefs about right or wrong in Phaethon
- don’t be too proud
- be happy with what you have
- listen to your parents
goddess of wheat/grain
Demeter
Demeter’s daughter
Persephone
god of the underworld, who stole Persephone
Pluto
he sends a message to Pluto about low grain production
Zeus
he brings Persephone up from the underworld
Hermes
natural event explained by Demeter and Persephone
why there are four seasons
two beliefs about right or wrong in Demeter and Persephone
- don’t kidnap!
- love is good
fancy word for maze
labyrinth
an inventor, Icarus’s dad
Daedalus
he flew too close to the sun in his wings, which melted, he died
Icarus
he asked Daedalus to build a labryinth
King Minos of Crete
natural events explained by Daedalus and Icarus
- why people don’t fly
- origin of the name of Icarian Sea
four lessons in Daedalus and Icarus
- listen to your parents
- stay in control
- don’t fly too close to the sun
- learn how to swim
