IN THE BEGINNING / ZEUS / HESTIA REVIEW #1 This exercise covers material in d Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, pp. 9-23 1. Who makes noise to drown out the cries of baby Zeus? 2. Gaea is. 3. What does Metis give to Cronus that is supposed to make him strong? 4. How many Titans and Titanesses are there? 5. Who is Amaltheia? 6. What is the distinguishing characteristic of the Cyclopes? 7. The Titan who chased Uranus away is. 8. What does Rhea give to Cronus instead of baby Zeus? 9. What are the Cyclopes two occupations? and 10. Uranus is. 11. What do the Cyclopes make for Hades? 12. Theft was invented after the Age was over. 13. Whom does Cronus marry? 14. What do the Cyclopes make for Poseidon? 15. Whose idea is it to hide baby Zeus and trick Cronus? 16. Out of the darkness came and. 17. Who is the mother of Cerberus, the Sphinx, and the Chimaera? 18. From Amaltheia s hide Zeus makes a called the. 19. Under what mountain is Typhon buried? 20. Mother Earth gives Cronus a weapon made of flint. What is it? 51
IN THE BEGINNING / ZEUS / HESTIA REVIEW #1 (continued) 21. Where does Uranus put the Cyclopes and hundred-handed monsters? 22. Which gods and goddesses does Cronus swallow? 23. What flows in the gods veins instead of blood? 24. Which Titans defect and fight on Zeus side during the war between the Olympians and the Titans? and 25. For whom do the Cyclopes and the hundred-handed monsters fight in the war between the Olympians and the Titans? 26. What do the Cyclopes make for Zeus? 27. Who is Zeus first wife? 28. Since Cronus fears that his children will want to rule the universe, he them. 29. Where does Zeus put the Titans when he defeats them? 30. Which Titan carries the sky on his shoulders? 31. What flows from Amaltheia s horns? and 32. Who sends Typhon and Echidna to fight against Zeus? 33. On what mountain do the gods and goddesses live? 34. To what island does Rhea take Zeus? 35. Whom does Mother Earth marry after Uranus departs? 36. Which goddess is the rainbow? 37. Three sets of children born to Gaea and Uranus are,, and 52
HADES / DEMETER REVIEW #3 This exercise covers material in d Aulaires Book of Greek Myths, pp. 42-62 The answer-blanks with a slash require both Greek and Roman names for the god or goddess. 1. Whom does Zeus send into the Underworld to retrieve Persephone? 2. Who sees Artemis bathing? 3. Who kills the dragon Python? 4. Who guides Orion when he is blinded? 5. On what mountain is the oracle at Delphi? 6. With what do the gods vote in Hermes murder trial? 7. Who causes a famine on earth when her daughter is kidnapped? 8. What is another name for a priestess at an oracle? 9. What animals pull the chariot of Artemis? 10. Who whips the wicked people in the underworld? 11. On what can Orion walk? 12. Who is the god of light and music? / 13. Into what does Artemis change Actaeon? 14. Which god lives by his wits? 15. How many children does Niobe have? 16. What musical instrument does Hermes invent? 17. What does Orion become after he dies? 18. What does Hermes wear on his feet? 19. Into what is Niobe transformed? 20. Who are the two giant sons of Poseidon that Gaea hoped would overthrow Zeus? and 21. What is Rhadamanthus job in the underworld? 166
HADES / DEMETER REVIEW #3 (continued) 22. Who kills Otus? 23. What does Persephone eat in the underworld? 24. Who is Orion s father? 25. What does the story of Persephone explain? 26. Who kills Ephialtes? 27. What is put under the tongues of dead people? 28. What heals Orion s eyes? 29. Who is the god of the underworld? / 30. Whose cattle does Hermes steal? 31. Who is Hades queen? 32. Who is jealous of the attention that Artemis gives to Orion? 33. Who is Persephone s mother? 34. Who kills Niobe s seven sons? 35. What creature does Apollo send to attack Orion? 36. Who is the original owner of the oracle at Delphi? 37. Who is Hermes mother? 38. Who tells Demeter about disappearing pigs and a screaming girl? 39. What is the name of the river in the Underworld? 40. Who is the goddess of the moon and the hunt? / 41. What does Hermes wear on his head? 42. What animals kill Actaeon? 43. What island does Orion rid of wild animals? 44. Who leads souls to the underworld? 167
HADES / DEMETER REVIEW #3 (continued) 45. Who kills Niobe s seven daughters? 46. Who is the ferryman in the underworld? 47. Which goddesses do Otus and Ephialtes want to marry? and 48. Who guards the entrance to the underworld? 49. Who kidnaps Persephone? 50. How many children does Leto have? 51. Who is the goddess of the harvest and growing things? / 52. The water in the spring of helps people forget life on earth. 53. Into what is Ares put during the fight between Otus, Ephialtes, and the Olympians? 54. Where do heroes go in the underworld? 55. Who wins the oracle at Delphi after a fight with the dragon Python? 56. Who decrees that Hades must let Persephone visit her mother? 57. What does Apollo give Hermes in exchange for the lyre? and 58. What gift does Demeter give to mankind through Triptolemus? 59. What does Artemis have in common with Orion? 60. Who is the herald (messenger) of the gods? / 168
GENERAL MYTHOLOGY Cooperative Search #1 Match the following words with the correct definitions. 1. Hestia 2. Cronus 3. Titans 4. Phaethon 5. Uranus 6. Dionysus 7. Gaea 8. Nereus 9. Rhea 10. Orion 11. Pegasus A. God of wine and agriculture B. Old man of the sea, father of Amphitrite, father-in-law of Poseidon C. Mother Earth D. God who overthrew his father, Uranus, and became father of six of the Olympians E. The elder gods F. Goddess of home and hearth; she tended the fire on Mount Olympus G. Boy who tried to drive the chariot of the sun H. Husband of Gaea, father of the Titans I. Winged horse who sprang from Medusa s blood J. Wife of Cronus; she was the mother of six of the Olympians K. Son of Poseidon who was hated by Apollo; he became a constellation 177
GENERAL MYTHOLOGY Cooperative Search #2 Match the following words with the correct definitions. 1. Cyclopes 2. Aphrodite 3. Hermes 4. Hephaestus 5. Mount Olympus 6. Zeus 7. Ares 8. Apollo 9. Artemis 10. The Fates 11. Poseidon 12. Demeter 13. Hades 14. Athena 15. ichor A. Messenger of the gods B. God of war; he was followed by pain, panic, and famine C. Goddess of the hunt; she was the twin of Apollo D. King of the gods E. God of the sea and earthquakes F. One-eyed monsters G. This was in the veins of the Olympians and made them immortal H. God of the lower world who wore a cap of invisibility I. Home of the Olympians J. Goddess of wisdom, warfare, arts and crafts K. God of sun, light, and music; he was the twin of Artemis and had an oracle at Delphi L. Goddess of love and beauty; she was the mother of Eros M. God of the forge and blacksmiths; he made robots N. Goddess of the harvest and the earth; she was the mother of Persephone O. Goddesses who determined the life span of a person 178
GENERAL MYTHOLOGY Cooperative Search #3 Match the following gods and goddesses with one of their symbols. 1. Zeus 2. Poseidon 3. Hades 4. Demeter 5. Hestia 6. Hephaestus 7. Ares 8. Apollo 9. Artemis 10. Athena 11. Aphrodite 12. Hermes 13. Dionysus 14. Hera A. Cap of invisibility B. Olives C. Sheaf of wheat D. Lyre E. Thunderbolt F. Crescent moon G. Anvil H. Grapevine I. Horse J. Winged sandals K. Dove L. Hearth M. Peacock N. War chariot 179
GENERAL MYTHOLOGY Cooperative Search #4 Match the character with the description Cronus Cyclopes Heracles Prometheus Rhea Uranus 1. I was once a leader of the gods. I overthrew my father to gain my position. I swallowed my children when they were born because I was afraid that they would overthrow me. Eventually they did, and I lost my position as leader of the gods. 2. I was the wife of Cronus. I plotted with Mother Earth, and she helped me and my other children overthrow their father. I was tired of him swallowing all my children. 3. I was the father of Cronus. I warned my son that one day a child of his would overthrow him just like he overthrew me. 4. I was a famous Titan. I fought on the side of Zeus because I knew that he would win. I am credited with creating man and giving him fire to help him survive. Zeus did not like this at all, and he punished me. I really owe Heracles a favor because he rescued me from that very unpleasant situation. 5. We were the characters that have only one eye. We also helped Hephaestus work at his forge making beautiful and sometimes magical things for the gods and goddesses. 6. I was the son of Zeus and lived a very busy life. I not only saved Prometheus from a very unpleasant situation, but I killed a snake when I was a very small baby and completed twelve mighty labors. 180
GENERAL MYTHOLOGY Cooperative Search #5 Match the character with the description. Apollo Artemis Ares Hephaestus Hestia Jason Perseus 1. I am a youth who made a boast which led me on a great quest. I had a special boat built, gathered many heroes, and had many adventures on the quest which took me to many places in Europe and Asia. I succeeded in my quest and eventually returned home to rule. 2. I am the youth who, with the help of winged sandals, a helmet of invisibility, and a special bag, conquered Medusa. On my return with my prize in the bag, I saw a beautiful maiden chained to the rocks and fell in love with her. I rescued her and later married her. 3. I am very quiet. There are very few stories told about me, but everyone loves me. People consider me to be the sweetest, gentlest, and most generous of all the Olympians. I quietly tend the fire on the hearth. 4. I am the son of Zeus and Hera, but I am not perfect and beautiful like my siblings. Once I stepped between my quarreling parents, and Zeus threw me off Mount Olympus. 5. I am not a very easy person to get along with. My mother and father don t even like me. I like violence, battles, and war. I cause trouble wherever I go. My traveling companions are Eris, pain, famine, oblivion, and panic. I like to kill and hurt people, but when it comes to me getting hurt, I don t like it at all. 6. It has been said that I am the most loved god on Mount Olympus. I am considered very handsome. I also have extraordinary talents in music, poetry, mathematics, and medicine. I love to play my lyre that was given to me by Hermes. 7. I am the twin sister of Apollo although I have dark hair. Zeus is our father. When I was born, my father asked me what I would like to have. I gave him a really long list of things I wanted, and he gave me everything I asked for. Best of all, he allows me to run and hunt over the mountains and in the woods for eternity. He also gave me maidens who serve my every need. 181
Cooperative Search #6 Match the character with the description. GENERAL MYTHOLOGY Aphrodite Athena Dionysus Gaea Hermes Medusa Pandora Persephone 1. I had a very unusual birth. I was born from my father s head fully grown and wearing armor. I have several talents and am very smart. There are many things I have given to mankind such as the ship, the plow, the trumpet, and the bridle to cite a few. I am best known for creating the olive tree. I won the city of Athens when I did that. I do not like to have people claim that they can do things better than I can. Arachne learned that the hard way. 2. I am also known for having an unusual birth. Some say that I was born from the foamy sea. I do know that the sea has been good to me and helps me to remain forever young and beautiful. I have little respect for other women; they are not nearly as beautiful as I am. I am the wife of Hephaestus. He really doesn t interest me, but Zeus made me marry him. I am the mother of Eros. 3. I am very clever and lots of fun. When I was a baby, I stole Apollo s herd of cows. Eventually I was caught, and even though I pleaded innocence, it didn t work. Apollo didn t stay mad at me for very long because I gave him a lyre that I made. I also invented the alphabet, written music, boxing, astronomy, and the scale. I get around a lot and deliver many messages. 4. I was the last god to arrive on Mount Olympus. My father was Zeus, but my mother, Semele, was a human. She died before I was born, and I was raised by the nymphs of Nysa. I, along with Demeter, am considered mankind s best friend. We even share the festival at harvest time. 5. I was one of the first. I fell in love with my husband when I spent all my time gazing at him. We had several children called the Titans. People sometimes refer to me as Mother Earth. 6. I was created by the gods. Many of them gave me special gifts. I am very curious. As a result of my curiosity, the people suffered many things such as jealousy, sadness, and envy. My husband is Epimetheus, brother of Prometheus. I still have hope that all things will work out. Who am I? 7. I am the daughter of Demeter. One day I was out playing with my friends when a strange man came up through a crack in the earth and kidnapped me. Ultimately I became his wife, but I still live with my mother for part of the year. 8. I am a creature that man is hesitant to approach. Whenever anyone looks at me, he turns to stone. 182
Cooperative Search #7 GENERAL MYTHOLOGY Match the character with the description. Cerberus Charon Demeter Hades Hera Phaethon Poseidon Zeus 1. I was a very silly child and bragged that I could do something unreasonable just to prove that I was the son of Helios. I tried to drive the sun across the sky and didn t do as my father told me. I helped create the deserts and the ice caps at the poles. I also lost my life. 2. I have three heads and guard the entrance to Hades. I let people into Hades, but I do not let anyone out unless instructed to do so by my master, the god of the underworld, Hades. 3. I ferry people across the River Styx to Hades. I am rather greedy and allow passage only to those who can pay my fee. 4. I was raised by the nymphs because my mother was afraid that my father would eat me. When I grew up, my mother and I plotted to fool my father, and with the help of my siblings and some of the Titans, we overthrew my father. I am known as a ladies man and have had many children. 5. I love the sea and enjoy living there. I married Amphitrite, daughter of Nereus. I moved into his castle under the sea. I created the horse and gave it to man along with several of my mistakes like the camel and the zebra. I tend to be quite moody and cause great storms. 6. I am very gloomy and seldom leave my realm. However, I never have a shortage of people coming to my kingdom to stay. I kidnapped my wife. She tends to be somewhat unhappy and goes back to live with her mother for part of the year. I am very wealthy. 7. I am a very jealous wife and cause all sorts of problems for the women that my husband favors. I did a great deal to help Jason on his quest for the Golden Fleece. My favorite bird is a peacock. 8. I am well liked by people because I cause the grain to grow. I have a beautiful married daughter who lives with me part of each year. When she is not with me, I am very unhappy and do not do my job. 183