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• What is Classical Mythology?


  It refers to myths from ancient Greece and Rome.
• What do the myths in classical mythology center around?

  Gods and Goddesses interacting with mortals
• What topics does Classical Mythology explore?

  It explores abstract concepts such as love, war, wisdom, as well as Natural forces
• What does the stories in Classical Mythology entertain?


  Greeks and Romans and taught them about the human experience
• What other places in the world also involve Classical Mythology?


  Ancient Egyptian, Norse, Hindu, African, Japanese, and Native American
• What are Literary Allusions?


  Are references to other well-known works
• How do Authors use allusions in their writing?


  To create depth in their writing and connect their writing to a larger literary tradition
• What is Classical Mythology commonly referenced to?

  Western literature
• What are commonly-references myths?

  • Achilles Heel
  • Cupid
  • Hercules
  • Midas Touch
  • Nemesis
  • Odyssey
  • Pandora's Box
  • Prometheus
  • Scylla and Charybdis
  • Trojan Horse
• Who is Achilles in Greek mythology?


  The best warrior in the future but received a prophecy that he would die young
• What did Thetis, his mother, do to avoid this?


  She dipped him in the River Styx to make his body invulnerable
• Why was Achilles' heels vulnerable?


  When his mother dipped him, she held him by the heel, making that the only part of his body not protected
• How did Achilles die?

  During the Trojan war, he was hit by a poisoned arrow in the heel and died
• What does the myth of Achilles' heels symbolize?

  It shows that everyone has a vulnerability
• Who is Cupid in Roman Mythology?


  The god of love and desire
• What happens when someone is hit by Cupid's arrow?

  It causes them to fall deeply in love
• What is Cupid referenced and called as in Greek Mythology?

  Cupid is often referenced on Valentine's day and is called Eros in Greek mythology
• What does it mean to be called Cupid?


  To be a messenger of love
• What does it mean to be a victim of Cupid?


  To be helplessly in love
• Who is Hercules in mythology?


  A Roman version of Heracles. A more commonly-known name
• Who are Hercules' parents and what is he known for?

  He was the son of Zeus and a mortal woman and is known for his god-like strength, although he was not one
• What tasks were completed by Hercules?

  The twelve tasks called the labors of Heracles
• What does this reference of Hercules imply?

  To comment on someone completing a task that is difficult or seems to exceed human capabilities
• Who was King Midas in Greek mythology?


  A king granted a wish by Dionysus
• What did King Midas wish for?

  He wished that everything he touched turned to gold
• Because King Midas could not hug her daughter without her turning to gold, what did he do?

  He wanted to get rid of the golden touch, he was instructed to wash away in the River Pactolus
• What lesson does the story of King Midas teach?

  About the dangers of greed
• What does having the Midas touch imply?

  The person has an ability to succeed in everything they attempt
• Who is Nemesis in Greek mythology?


  Goddess of retribution and justice
• What is Nemesis responsible for?

  She was responsible for creating balance by inflicting loss and tragedy for those committing acts of hubris or other sins
• What does the term nemesis mean today?

  Enemy or long-standing rival
• What does Nemesis create?

  A similar dread that one may have about seeing their enemy
• What is Odyssey in mythology?


  Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey" which is about Odysseus, trying to return home after the Trojan war
• What does the term Odyssey mean today?


  A long, adventurous journey
• Who is Pandora in Greek mythology?


  She was made by Zeus to be a wife for Epimethius
• What did Zeus give and instruct to Pandora?

  Zeus presented her a sealed box and told her not to open it
• What was inside the box that Pandora did not realize?

  That Zeus filled the box with curses that would harm mankind once freed. When she opened the box, she unleashed curses
• What does Pandora's box symbolize?

  It related to inviting unforeseen trouble and comment on the dangers of curiosity or a curse disguised as a gift
• Who is Prometheus in Greek mythology?


  He stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans, leading to civilization
• What happened to Prometheus after stealing the fire?

  This angered Zeus, who punished Prometheus with eternal torture