LCT3: Zeus II - King of the gods Flashcards
1
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Attributes of Zeus
A
- anthropomorphic and human characteristics
- lightning
- royal staff
- eagle (Zeus: a sky god)
- older, bearded - sign of maturity/wisdom
2
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Domain of Zeus
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- Sky/weather –> Zeus = “bright daylight”
- Justice - guardian of rulers/kings
- Hospitality/ treatment of strangers
- The Supreme God –> “father of gods and men”
3
Q
Who was Zeus’ first lover? And who were their children?
A
Metis (“wisdom”) –> Athena and “a son with an arrogant heart”
4
Q
What was Gaia/Ouranos prophecy? What did Zeus do to avoid that?
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Prophecy - powerful children will be born from Metis
- Zeus swallows Metis before she give birth to Athena
5
Q
How is Athena born?
A
from Zeus’ head and is fully armed
6
Q
Zeus also hooks up with who? Who are their children?
A
Themis (a titan)
- Eunomia “lawfulness”
- Dike “justice”
- Eirene “peace”
7
Q
Who are the parents of the Fates? And what are the names of the fates?
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Zeus and Themis
- Clotho - “spinner”
- Lachesis “measurer”
- Atropos “uncompromising”
8
Q
Who are the parents of the Muses?
A
Zeus and Mnemosyne (a titan)
- mnemosyne: “memory”
9
Q
What are the Muses?
A
inspirers of poets and artists
10
Q
Review: Zeus is associated with…
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- Wisdom (ingested Metis)
- Law, justice, and order (Themis and her children)
- Fate (father of Moirai, “the fates”)
- The arts and inspiration (father of the Muses)
