The earliest heroes Flashcards
What role did the Narcissuss flower play in Hades capture of Persephone?
Persephone goes to pick the beautiful Narcissus flower, but it was a trap, and before she touched it, a chasm opened into the underworld
Which Nymph was in love with Narcissus?
Echo
How did Hera punish Echo?
Echo would only have the power to say the last word that someone else said.
“You will always have the last word, but no power to speak first.”
Which goddess brought about the death of Narcissus?
Nemesis
Why was Psyche punished by Aphrodite?
Because she stealing all the men’s attention
Who was Aphrodite’s son, who fell in love with Psyche?
Cupid
Who was Aphrodite’s son, who fell in love with Psyche?
Cupid
what was Psyche forbidden to do during her marriage?
she wasn’t allowed to see Cupid, her husband
what was Psyche forbidden to do during her marriage?
she wasn’t allowed to see Cupid, her husband
what did Psyche accidentally spill on her husband?
hot oil
What were the five trials given to Psyche by Aphrodite?
- Sort a bunch of seeds
- Retrieve a fleece of gold
- Fill a flask of water from the River Styx
- Fill a box with Proserpine’s beauty
- Opening the box from Proserpine
What type of tree played a crucial part in the story of Pyramus and Thisbe?
the mulberry tree
What did Pyramus think happened to Thisbe that cause him to end his life?
he thought she was killed by a lionness
Who was the sculptor that fell in love with his creation?
Pygmalion
Why did Pygmalion create Galatea?
To show men the deficiencies of real women
Which goddess made Pygmalion’s creation come to life?
Venus (Aphrodite)
Who was the hero of the Golden Fleece?
Jason
What was the name of the boat in the quest of the golden fleece?
Argo
What creatures tormented Boreas?
Harpies
What task did King AEetes give to Jason in order for him to receive the Golden Fleece?
Yoke two fire breathing bulls, plow a field, cast the teeth of dragons into furrows in the ground. The dragon teeth will turn into a crop of armed men. Fight all the men and win.
Who was the King’s daughter that helped Jason with all his trials?
Medea
How did Medea kill Jason’s bride-to-be?
Anointing a robe with deadly drugs and making the princess wear it
By what river did the Sun God swear to his son by?
The River Styx
What did Phaethon ask his father to let him do?
Drive his chariot and control the horses that drove the sunset
How did Phaethon die?
He was causing a huge fireball, so Zeus threw lightning bolt at Phaethon, killing him.
Who is Daedalus?
The architect who created the Labyrinth and showed Ariadne how Theseus could escape
What did Daedalus create to keep the Minotaur trapped?
The Labyrinth
How did Daedalus and his son escape King Minos?
Daedalus created wings for him and Icarus to fly out of the labyrinth by
Who was Daedalus’ son?
Icarus
How did Daedalus’ son die?
he flew too close to the son
