Mythology - - Final Test #2 Flashcards
What was the name of the woman who changed Tory;s history forever?
Helen
What were Jason and his men searching for?
Golden Fleece
What was the name of Jason’s ship?
Argo
What existed in the universe first, according to Greek mythology?
Chaos
Who was Psyche’s husband?
Cupid
Who did Prometheus give to mortals?
Fire
Who is responsible for saving Jason from certain death and getting him the Golden Fleece?
Medea
What did Medea do to her children?
Killed them
Why was Achilles vulnerable at the heel?
His mother differed him in the River Styx to protect him but neglected to dip the heel by which she held the child
What was the first woman’s name?
Pandora
What was so special about Psyche?
She was a woman of extraordinary beauty
How did Rhea fool Cronus and spare Zues’ life as a baby?
She swaddled as stone and gave it to Cronus to swallow
In relation to Jason’s story, what did a man need to undertake an adventure by sea?
Courage
Of what metal is the current race of man made?
Iron
What were Zeus’ weapons?
Thunder and lighting
Why was lo cursed?
Hera was upset with her after she was raped by Zeus, Hera became jealous and enraged
How did Medea kill Jason’s new bride?
She created a robe that, once worn by the princess, burst into flames and burned her alive
Why was woman created?
As a punishment
Who dealt Achilles his fatal wound?
Paris
At the time of the Trojan horse how long had the war been going on?
10 years
What one saving grace was in Pandor’s box?
Hope
Who was the greatest Trojan hero?
Hector
Who had the idea for the horse?
Odysseus
How did Jason betray Medea?
He left her, after having children together and married another woman
