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42 Cards in this Set
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What happens to Atalanta and Melanion near the end of the Atalanta myth?
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They turn into lions
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Who is Prometheus' brother?
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Epimethius
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How does Zeus punish mankind?
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- Takes away fire
- Gets Haphaestus to make Pandora, who opens a box that contains lots of problems. |
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Who created Pandora?
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Haphaestus
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What is the symbolic meaning of the shape of the padlock and to the contents in Pandora's box?
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Symbolizes death/bad things
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What two characters define Amulius and what was the result of this defiance?
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- Rhea Sylvia - she dies because the had twins when she was not supposed to have children
- Numitor - he loses the kingdom |
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What is the name of the local landowner and what is his relationship to Romulus and Remus?
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Numitor; grandfather
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Who raised Jason?
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Chiron, a Centaur
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Why did Hera want to test Jason?
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- She has a grudge on Pelias
- To see if he is worthy of the throne |
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Who were the heroes who make up "the argonauts"?
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Orpheus, Zetes, Calais, Hylas
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Who did the Argonauts leave behind? Why?
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Hercules, because he got crazy looking for Hylas
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Eastward the ship traveled and landed on a country with a skinny king. Explain what the deal was with him. (who, what, where, why?)
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The women birds ate all of his food when ever he tried to eat
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After the treacherous journey through the dangerous Black Sea, the Argo lands where?
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They land on the island of Colchis
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What is the King of Colchis' name?
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Aeetes
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What does Jason have to do in order to get the Golden Fleece?
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He has to plant a field with fire-breathing bulls, then he must plant dragon teeth.
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Whos is the daughter of King Aeetes? Describe her.
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- Medea, a sorceress
- Her eyes are glittery |
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How does Medea help Jason the first time? (fire-breathing bulls)
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She makes a magic lotion to protect against fire.
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What island do the Argonauts come to next? Describe the creatures they saw.
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The island of the Sirons; women/birds with enchanting voices
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What was dangerous about the land of the sirons/enchanting voices?
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They tempt people to jump overboard to hear the music
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Medea sought revenge on Jason. What did she do?
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She sends Jason's new bride a robe that can catch her on fire instantly.
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Where is the Golden Fleece hanging now?
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Apollo's temple in Delphi
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Jason was the ______ who ________ the Golden fleece
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Captain
retrieved |
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Medea was the _______ who ________ Jason get the Golden Fleece.
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Princess
helped |
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Pelias was the ____________ who ______ Jason to find the Golden Fleece
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Wicked uncle
sent |
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Phineas was the ____________ who _______ Jason of the clashing rocks.
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wise old man
warned |
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The harpies were the _______ that ________ Phineas.
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monsters
bothered |
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Hera was the ______ who ______ Jaon for help crossing the river.
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goddess
asked |
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Argus was the ___________ who ________ the Argo
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shipbuilder
built |
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Aeetes was the _______ who ______ the Golden Fleece.
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King
owned |
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Orpheus was the _________ who _________ music for the Argonauts.
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musician
played |
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Atalanta was the _________ who _______ the Argonauts.
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huntress
joined |
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Heracles was the __________ who _______ the Argo.
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mighty hero
rowed |
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Why didn't Acrisius kill Danae?
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Because the gods would punish him.
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What is the double meaning of "chamber"?
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- grave
- Jail cell/small, enclosed space |
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Explain how pride places Perseus' life in peril?
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Perseus goes to kill Medusa.
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What is another name fo the Gray Women that Hermes sends Perseus to see?
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Fates
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What does Hermes give to Perseus and why is it special?
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A sword that can cut through anything
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What does Athena give Perseus and how does it benefit him?
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A shield
Hides him from Medusa |
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What gifts do the Hyperborean's give Perseus?
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- a wallet
- boots (flying) - invisibility cap |
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Why is Medusa the most vulnerable of the Gorgons?
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Because she is not immortal
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Why does Perseus take vengeance against Polydectes?
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He wanted to marry Danae
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Explain how the plot comes full circle at the end.
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Perseus killed his grandfather Acrisius
The oracle was right. |
