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13 Cards in this Set
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What does Hera do to Hephaestus when he is born? Why?
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She throws him off mount Olympus because he is ugly was a disgrace to the gods because he was not perfect
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Who finds Hephaestus?
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A playful Naiad named Thetis finds Hephaestus.
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What skill does Hephaestus have?
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He is a skilled craftsman. He’s an excellent smith. He makes beautiful jewelry
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Why does Hephaestus’ mother want him to return to Olympus?
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Hera is selfish and wants him to make HER fine things.
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Who helps Hephaestus in his workshop?
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The grimy Cyclopes
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Whom does Hera promise to give to Hephaestus as his bride? What does Hera want in return?
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Hera promises him Aphrodite as his bride if he makes and gives her fine jewelry in return.
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What are Hephaestus’ two main traits?
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Ugly
Useful |
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What effect does Aphrodite have on others?
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Lust. She makes everyone fall in love with her
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How was Aphrodite born?
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Arose out of blood and foam on the sea
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Why does Hera want Aphrodite to get married immediately?
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She is jealous of her beauty and knows that Zeus will be soon chasing after her, so she thinks that if she’s married off, it will stop Zeus from trying to flirt with her
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What does Poseidon offer Aphrodite for her hand in marriage?
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Drowned soldiers, grottoes, riddles, gems, fair surfaces, dark surroundings, typhoons, sunsets, secrets, variety
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What reason does Hephaestus’ give to convince Aphrodite to marry him?
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That he works late
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At the wedding party, what does Aphrodite do?
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She asks her suitors to give her their promised gifts
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