M book 1

Question 1

Chaos and Organization:

Answer 1

Story: Ovid describes the state of the universe before Earth’s creation.
Analysis: Emphasizes organization rather than creation, suggesting pre-existing materials.

Question 2

Benevolent Act of Creation:

Answer 2

Story: The god of nature intervenes, separating and organizing elements in the universe.
Analysis: Transformation as an act of benevolence, creating a harmonious world.

Question 3

Shaping the Earth:

Answer 3

Story: The god shapes the earth, adds features, and introduces creatures, including Man.
Analysis: Showcases the god’s wisdom and transformative power.

Question 4

Ages of Transformation:

Answer 4

Story: Introduction of the Golden, Silver, Bronze, and Iron Ages, reflecting societal transformation.
Analysis: Explores the impermanence of ideal states and the moral decline of humanity.

Question 5

Purification Through Flood:

Answer 5

Story: Jupiter decides to flood the earth to cleanse it of corruption, using wind and sea.
Analysis: Uses natural elements for purification, reflecting the cyclical nature of creation.

Question 6

Io’s Transformation:

Answer 6

Story: Io, transformed into a cow by Jupiter to hide from Juno’s suspicions.
Analysis: Illustrates the consequences of Jupiter’s infidelities and the gods’ emotional involvement.

Question 7

Phaëthon’s Quest:

Answer 7

Story: Phaëthon seeks proof of his divine parentage, leading to a reckless desire to see the sun god.
Analysis: Highlights human pride in association with divinities and the yearning to witness the divine realm.