Mythology - - Final TEST Flashcards
What was the name of the woman who changed Tory’s history forever?
Helen
What were Jason and his men searching for?
The 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
What did the Greeks need to end the battle with the Trojans?
The bow and arrow of Hercules
What did Medea do to her children?
Killed them
Why was Achilles vulnerable at the heel?
His mother dipped 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
What was so special about Psyche?
She was a woman of extraordinary beauty
What did Prometheus give to mortals?
Fire
How did Rhea fool Cronus and spare Zues’ life as a baby?
She swaddled as stone and gave it to Cronus to swallow
Who is responsible for saving Jason from certain death and getting him the Golden Fleece?
Medea
Who dealt Achilles his fatal wound?
Paris
What was Hector’s dying request?
To return his body to his father and mother
Why was woman created?
As a punishment
How did Ajax die?
He killed himself with his own sword
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
Of what metal is the current race of man made?
Iron
What goddess was helping Jason and his heroes?
Hera
In relation to Jason’s story, what did a man need to undertake an adventure by sea?
Courage
For what reason did Achilles drop out of the battle with Troy after 9 years?
No one was winning
He was offended over the loss of a woman
He was tired of fighting a hopeless battle
At the time of the Trojan horse, how long had the war been going on?
10 years
