#SIdeCharacter Flashcards
Whose lifeline was tied to a log
Meleager
who was the sailor who saved Perseus and Danae
Dictys
who was killed by his aunt by burning his lifeline log because he killed his uncle
Meleager
what 2 animals rose from medusas neck following her decapitation
Pegasus and Chrysoar
who threw and apple to beat Atalanta in a footrace and win her hand in marriage
Hipponomes
what former fiance of Andromeda was turned to stone
Phineus
Pelias was told to beware a man wearing only one what?
Shoe
What 2 body parts did The Greaea sisters share between them
an eye and a tooth
who was the muse of Astronomy
Urania
who turned Phineus to stone with the head of Medusa
Perseus
what fiance of Andromeda was turned to stone with the head of Medusa
Phineus
How many Muses are there in Greek mythology?
There are nine Muses in Greek mythology.
What is the primary role of the Muses?
The Muses are considered the goddesses of inspiration in the arts and sciences.
Which Muse is associated with epic poetry?
Calliope is the Muse associated with epic poetry.
True or False: The Muses were believed to be the daughters of Zeus.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Muse of history is named ______.
Clio.
Which Muse is known for her association with music and lyric poetry?
Euterpe is known for her association with music and lyric poetry.
What is the name of the Muse who represents dance?
Terpsichore represents dance.
Name the Muse associated with tragedy.
Melpomene is the Muse associated with tragedy.
Which Muse is linked to comedy?
Thalia is linked to comedy.
True or False: The Muses were often invoked at the beginning of literary works.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Muse of astronomy is named ______.
Urania.
Which Muse is known for her association with the visual arts?
Polyhymnia is known for her association with the visual arts.
What does the term ‘muse’ mean in a broader context?
In a broader context, ‘muse’ refers to a source of inspiration.
Which Muse is associated with rhetoric and eloquence?
Calliope is also associated with rhetoric and eloquence.
True or False: The Muses were worshipped in ancient Greece.
True.
What is the significance of Mount Helicon in relation to the Muses?
Mount Helicon is considered a sacred site where the Muses were believed to dwell.
Name the Muse associated with the art of storytelling.
None specifically; however, Calliope is often associated with epic storytelling.
Fill in the blank: The Muse of the harvest is named ______.
There is no Muse specifically for the harvest; the Muses focus on arts and sciences.
Which Muse is known for her serious demeanor, often depicted with a tragic mask?
Melpomene is depicted with a tragic mask.
What is the name of the oldest known source that mentions the Muses?
Hesiod’s ‘Theogony’ is one of the oldest sources.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a Muse? A) Clio B) Thalia C) Athena D) Euterpe
C) Athena is not a Muse.
True or False: The Muses were often depicted in art and literature as a collective group.
True.
Which Muse is associated with the art of poetry?
Calliope is associated with the art of poetry.
Fill in the blank: The Muse of geometry is named ______.
There is no specific Muse for geometry; however, the Muses cover various arts and sciences.
How were the Muses typically represented in ancient Greek art?
The Muses were often represented as beautiful young women, each with specific attributes related to their domain.
What is the relationship between the Muses and Apollo in mythology?
Apollo is often considered the leader of the Muses and is associated with music and poetry.
