Saturn Devoured His Children Flashcards
Who is Saturn in Roman mythology?
Saturn is the god of agriculture, wealth, and time.
What did Saturn do to prevent his children from overthrowing him?
Saturn devoured his children.
True or False: Saturn is equivalent to the Greek god Cronus.
True.
Name one child that Saturn swallowed.
Jupiter.
Fill in the blank: Saturn was warned that one of his children would ______ him.
overthrow.
What mythological event is associated with Saturn’s actions?
The cycle of succession among the gods.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT one of Saturn’s children? A) Neptune B) Pluto C) Hermes
C) Hermes.
How did Jupiter escape being devoured by Saturn?
Rhea, his mother, hid him and gave Saturn a stone wrapped in swaddling clothes instead.
True or False: Saturn eventually regurgitated his children.
True.
What does the act of Saturn devouring his children symbolize?
The fear of losing power and the cycle of time.
Fill in the blank: After being freed, Jupiter led a revolt against ______.
Saturn.
What was the outcome of the revolt led by Jupiter?
Jupiter and his siblings overthrew Saturn and established a new order of gods.
Multiple Choice: Which Roman festival celebrated Saturn? A) Saturnalia B) Lupercalia C) Floralia
A) Saturnalia.
What role does Saturn play in the concept of time?
He represents the destructive and consuming nature of time.
True or False: Saturn is often depicted with a sickle.
True.
What lesson is often derived from the myth of Saturn devouring his children?
The inevitability of change and the generational conflict.
Fill in the blank: The story of Saturn emphasizes the theme of ______ in leadership.
paranoia.
What type of deity is Saturn considered in terms of agriculture?
A god of harvest and fertility.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common artistic representation of Saturn? A) A warrior B) A farmer C) A philosopher
B) A farmer.
Name one of the planets in our solar system named after Saturn.
Saturn itself.
How is the theme of parental fear depicted in Saturn’s myth?
Through his extreme actions to prevent his children from taking his place.
True or False: Saturn’s story is unique to Roman mythology.
False; it has parallels in Greek mythology with Cronus.
What is the significance of the stone that Rhea gave to Saturn?
It symbolizes deception and the lengths taken to preserve the future.
Fill in the blank: Saturn’s actions led to the eventual rise of ______.
Jupiter.
