MYTHOOO (2) Flashcards
In Greek mythology, the Moirai are
also known as
Fates
How many Moirai are typically
mentioned in Greek mythology?
3
Name the three moirai
Clotho
Lachesis
Atropos
The thread of life spun by Clotho
represents?
Birth
Which of the Moirai is responsible
for spinning the thread of life?
Clotho
Which of the Moirai determines the
length of one’s life?
Lachesis
Atropos, the third of the Moirai, isresponsible for?
Cutting the thread of life
The Moirai are often depicted as
Elderly women
In Roman mythology, the Moirai are equivalent to:
The Parcae
The Moirai are daughters of which primordial deity?
Gaia
What is the collective name for the Moirai in Greek mythology?
Moirai
Which of the following is NOTassociated with the Moirai?
chaos
The Moirai are often associated
with which aspect of human life?
destiny
According to mythology, who
determines the fate of the gods?
Moirai
Which of the Moirai is sometimes
considered the most powerful?
Atropos
What is the significance of the
Moirai in ancient Greek society?
Represent divine justice
Which famous Greek hero
encountered the Moirai during his
journey?
Odysseus
What is the Greek word for fate?
Moros
The Moirai are often depicted with what symbolic object?
Spindle
What happens if someone tries to resist the fate determined by the Moirai?
they face dire consequences
In some versions of the myth, whose responsible for controlling the Moirai?
Zeus
The Moirai are closely associated with which aspect of time?
Future
Which of the Moirai is sometimes referred to as “the Inevitable”?
Atropos
The Moirai are often invoked in ancient Greek rituals concerning?
Birth
- According to mythology, where do the Moirai reside?
Underworld
In Greek mythology, Narcissus is
known for his?
Unparalleled beauty
Who was Narcissus’s mother in
Greek mythology?
Aphrodite
Which nymph fell in love with
Narcissus, only to be rejected?
Echo
What did Echo do in response to her
rejection by Narcissus?
Disappeared into the forest
Which goddess punished Narcissus
for his vanity?
Nemesis
What did Nemesis do to Narcissus?
Turned him into a flower
What flower is Narcissus transformed into?
Daffodil
What did Narcissus fall in love with?
His own reflection
What was Echo cursed to do after
her encounter with Narcissus?
Repeat the words of others
Which character plays a crucial role in the story by leading Narcissus to the pool where he sees his reflection?
Hermes
What was Narcissus doing when he first saw his reflection?
Bathing
Which of the following best describes Narcissus’s reaction upon seeing his reflection?
Fascination
Which part of Narcissus’s body did
he stare at in admiration
His face
How did Echo die in some versions
of the myth?
Drowned herself
Who was responsible for Echo’s
death in some versions of the myth?
Apollo
In Ovid’s version of the myth, how
does Echo perish?
She fades away into the air, leaving only her voice behind
Which of the following emotions is
most associated with Narcissus?
Vanity
Who was Echo before she was
cursed to repeat others’ words?
nymph
What was Narcissus’s punishment
for his vanity?
death by drowning
What lesson is often derived from the myth of Narcissus and Echo?
Dangers of excessive pride and vanity
Which character in the story is associated with the idea of unrequited love?
Echo
What quality of Narcissus leads to his downfall?
his arrogance
How does Narcissus’s story end?
He dies by his own vanity, staring at his reflection until he perishes.
What does Echo’s story symbolize
in some interpretations?
The loss of identity in the pursuit
of love
Which Greek poet is most famous
for recounting the myth of Narcissus
and Echo?
Ovid
What city is plagued by a mysterious
curse in “Oedipus Rex”?
Thebes
Who is the king of Thebes at the
beginning of the play?
Laius
Which Greek god is Oedipus said to
have angered, leading to the curse on
Thebes?
Apollo
What does the oracle at Delphi tell
Oedipus about his fate?
He will marry his mother and kill
his father
Who is Jocasta in relation to
Oedipus?
wife and mother
What is Oedipus’ reaction when Tiresias accuses him of being the source of the plague?
He becomes enraged and accuses Tiresias of treachery
Who is revealed to be the true father of Oedipus?
Polybus
What is the name of Oedipus’ biological father?
Laius
What does Oedipus use to blind himself?
brooch pin
What is the relationship between Oedipus and Antigone?
Father and Daughter
Who brings news of Polybus’ death to Oedipus?
Messenger from Corinth
Who kills herself at the end of the
play?
Jocasta
Who is Oedipus’ first victim when
he blinds himself?
Himself
What is the name of Oedipus’ sons?
Polyneices and Eteocles
Who becomes the king of Thebes
after Oedipus blinds himself?
Creon
What does Oedipus do when he
discovers the truth about his
parentage?
He blinds himself as punishment
for his actions
Who is the author of “Oedipus Rex”?
Sophocles
What is the main theme of “Oedipus Rex”?
Power of Fate
How does Oedipus become king of
Thebes?
Solving the riddle of Sphinx
What is the name of Oedipus’ biological mother?
Jocasta
What is the relationship between Oedipus and Creon?
Creon was his advisor
How does Jocasta die?
She killed herself
Who reveals the truth about
Oedipus’ parentage to him?
The Shepherd (The one that his parents commanded to abandon him as a baby)
What is the punishment Oedipus
inflicts upon himself for his crimes?
Blinding HImsefl
Which character serves as the
Chorus in “Oedipus Rex”?
Theban Elders
