Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Mythology > greek/roman notes (General; from notes and WS) > Flashcards

greek/roman notes (General; from notes and WS) Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Mythology flashcards
1
Q

Common themes include:

A

1st parents are gods of the earth and sky;
creator gods create the human race from parts of the earth;
gods destroy at least 1 generation of mortals by causing a great flood;
death is followed by rebirth;
heroes are important to the society

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Common hero qualities include:

A 
child of god & mortal OR 2 gods;
have an unusual birth; 
possess extraordinary strength or skill;
kill monsters/enemies with help of special weapons (usually from a god/goddess);
have an arduous journey;
descent to an underworld (of some type);
have an unusual death
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

“Mythology” comes from the greek words meaning:

A

“storytelling”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the greek words that make the word “mythology” and what do they mean?

A 
"mythos" = an indisputable, universally agreed upon "word";
"logos" = open to debate
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Explanations for myths include:

A

found in all areas of the world - prototypes of human experience;
enlargements of facts (ex. Heinrich Schliemann–Troy);
explanations for natural events;
often thought of as propaganda to keep tribe members in line - taught people how to behave in society;
fertility myths taught people the importance of continuing the human race (mattered most to *matriarchal societies);
according to Carl Jung, “primordial images cast up from the depths of the collective unconscious” ;
encoded in our genes & contain archetypal symbolism (circles, floods, destruction, fertility)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Some sources for G/R mythology include:

A 
The Theogony (by Hesiod);
the Iliad & the Odyssey (by Homer);
Works (by Apollodorus)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Name one of Cronus and Rhea’s individual (not a group) children

A

Zeus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What was the war between the Titans and the Olympians called?

A

Titanomachy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

According to Hesiod, during waht age of man was it eternally spring and food was always abundant?

A

Gold

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

During what age of man did men first make tools and weapons?

A

Bronze

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

During what age of man did Hesiod say was his own generation?

A

Iron

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

During what age of man did men begin to age and pain was felt?

A

Silver

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

During what age of man were mortals more virtuous and noble and suffered no grief?

A

Heroes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

During what age did the Trojan war take place according to Hesiod?

A

Heroes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Who were some big names of the Heroes age?

A

Hercules, Achilles, Jason, Theseus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What age was similar to the Garden of Eden?

A

Gold

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

During what age did mortals live along the shore of Oceanus?

A

Heroes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

During what age did shades go to the underworld?

A

Bronze

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

During what age did selfishness first begin?

A

Silver

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

During what age did mortals suffer grief and work every day?

A

Iron

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

During what age did weather begin to change and there were different seasons?

A

Silver

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

During what age did man learn how to grow food?

A

Silver

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

During what age did man divide property and desire wealth?

A

Iron

24
Q

During what age did man only worship Ares?

A

Bronze

25
Q

What was Poseidon’s Roman name?

A

Neptune

26
Q

What was Dionysus’s Roman name?

A

Bacchus

27
Q

What was Hera’s Roman name?

A

Juno

28
Q

Which Olympian was married to Amphitrite?

A

Poseidon

29
Q

Which Olympian was associated with dolphins and crows?

A

Apollo

30
Q

Which Olympian was associated with genealogy and inHERITAnce?

A

Hestia (sounds/looks similar to HERITA)

31
Q

Which Olympian was the son of Zeus and Maia?

A

Hermes

32
Q

Which Olympian was the son of Hera alone?

A

Hephaestus

33
Q

Which goddess represented Mother Earth (like Gaia and Rhea before her)?

A

Demeter

34
Q

Which Muse was associated with lyric poetry?

A

Euterpe

35
Q

Which Muse was associated with sacred songs?

A

Polyhymnia

36
Q

Which Muse was associated with history?

A

Cleo

37
Q

What group of beings were also referred to as the Eumenides?

A

Fates

38
Q

Which god was the son of Hypnos?

A

Morpheus (MORPHine is what you take to be drugged and/or put to sleep)

39
Q

Who was the goddess of the dawn?

A

Eos

40
Q

Who carried the caduceus that has today become a symbol of the medical profession?

A

Asclepius or Hermes

41
Q

Who was the god of the stars?

A

Astraeus

42
Q

Which sea god could foretell the future?

A

Proteus

43
Q

What were the nymphs of the mountains called?

A

Oreads

44
Q

What monster was a mixture of three animals (lion, goat, and snake)?

A

Chimaera

45
Q

What creatures pursued young women in the forests and looked like men with the haunches of a horse or a goat?

A

Satyrs

46
Q

Where was the Minotaur located?

A

the Labyrinth

47
Q

What was the name given to whirlpools in the ocean?

A

Charybdis

48
Q

What was the name given to the “Land of the Evening Star” ?

A

Hesperia

49
Q

What was the name of the River of Forgetfulness in Hades?

A

River Lethe

50
Q

gods of this Mgroup are ____morphic which means they are ?

A

Anthro(morphic); in the shape of humans

51
Q

The divine family is similar to h______ f______.

A

Human family

52
Q

In the __1__ vs __2__ story, Gaia convinces __3__ to make a __4__ and use it to cut of __5__’s genitals and throw pieces of him into the __6__ while he was __7__.

A

1-Gaia; 2-Uranus; 3-Cronus; 4-sickle; 5-Uranus; 6-ocean; 7-sleeping

53
Q

The C&R story causes a war between the gods and Titans that starts the 3rd generation is called ?

A

Titanomachy

54
Q

During war between gods and Titans Zeus goes and gets __1__ and __2__ from Tartarus to help after advice from __3__ to help win the war.

A

1-Cyclops; 2-Hecatonchieres/100-handed Giants; 3-Gaia

55
Q

in G/R 3rd Gen: for getting freedom from Zeus during the war between Titans and gods, the cyclops give __1__ the lightening bolt, __2__ the trident, and __3__ the invisibility cap.

A

1-Zeus; 2-Poseidon; 3-Hades

56
Q

in G/R 3rd Gen: 12 Olympians is a d___1___ and is under a new p___2___ system with Z__3__ instead of a m___4___ one.

A

1-Dodekatheon; 2-Patriarchal; 3-Zeus; 4-Matriarchal

57
Q

C__1__&R__2__story: first five children of the two (Hestia, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Hades) are each eaten in order when brought to their father; mom has #6 (__3__) and gets advice from __4__; mom hides #6 til he grows up by giving dad a wrapped up __5__; #6 grows up, attends banquet planned for dad by mom and gma, gives dad __6__ to make him __7__ __ the first five kids who are all now __8__ __.

A

1-Cronus; 2-Rhea; 3-Zeus; 4-Gaia; 5-rock; 6-drink; 7-throw up; 8-grown up

Mythology (4 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions