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Classical Myth Chapter 7
Myths of the Olympians: The Male Deities
Study Guide
Mrs. Bormann
1. “As projections of human concerns, the male gods specialized in typically male
activities” (159). Explain what activities were male and what gods represented
these activities.
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2. In religion, what is Poseidon master of?
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3. Summarize the myth about Poseidon and Demeter.
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4. Summarize the myth concerning Athena and Poseidon competing for the
patronage of Athens.
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5. Who was Poseidon married to and who were their children?
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6. Poseidon was responsible for _________________________________________.
7. Summarize Poseidon’s part in the Odyssey.
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8. Describe Poseidon as he was going to battle at Troy.
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9. Poseidon mated with Medusa and their offspring were
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10. Describe Hades.
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11. Describe Apollo.
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12. Why is Apollo called the Lord of Mice?
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13. Why did Leto have trouble finding a place to give birth?
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14. Why could she give birth on Delos?
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15. What advantages did Leto tell the people of Delos they would have if they
allowed her to give birth to Apollo there?
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16. What concerns did Delos have about Leto giving birth on their island?
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17. Who had to help Leto finally give birth? _________________________________
18. How did Hera try to punish Leto again and who prevented it?
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19. What is Apollo’s function in the society of gods and in Greek society?
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20. Explain the myth where Apollo kills the dragon and explain why he kills the
dragon and how he establishes the oracle at Delphi.
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21. How long did the oracle function under Apollo? ___________________________
22. What was the prophetess of the oracle called and what was her function?
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23. Give a modern example of the oracle. ___________________________________
24. How did the Pythia answer questions?
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25. What are some quotes found at the temple of Delphi?
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26. Explain the meaning of the quotes.
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27. Explain the myth about Cassandra and Apollo.
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28. Explain the myth about Sibyl and Apollo.
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29. Explain the myth of Apollo and Daphne.
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30. Explain the myth of Apollo and Coronis.
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31. Adultery for men and women is handled differently. Explain how this difference
could be considered misogynistic.
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32. Apollo inspired men and women in different ways. Explain the difference.
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33. Apollo embodied ___________________________________________________
34. How is Apollo connected to Shamans or medicine men?
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35. Why is Hephaestus scorned? __________________________________________
36. Who does Hephaestus represent in Greek society? _________________________
37. Why is Hephaestus’ marriage to Aphrodite a joke?
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38. Summarize the myth when Hera throws Hephaestus from heaven.
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39. Recall the myth from chp 6 when Zeus throws Hephaestus from heaven. Also
mentioned on pg 180.
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40. Describe Ares.
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41. List Ares’ children with Aphrodite and the meanings of their names.
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42. Summarize the myth of when Ares is caught with Aphrodite.
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43. Hermes has many roles. List his five jobs.
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44. Right after Hermes is born he begins mischief. What does he create and what
does he steal and how?
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45. What does Apollo accuse Hermes of and what is Hermes’ defense?
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46. What court hears this case when Apollo and Hermes can not settle their dispute?
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47. What does Zeus order? _______________________________________________
48. How is their dispute settled? What does Hermes and Apollo promise/give each
other?
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49. Apollo is the god of the ___________________. Why?
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50. Hermes is the god of the ____________________. Why?
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51. The alliance between Apollo and Hermes should encourage the __________ and
_____________ in Greek society to
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52. Describe Pan.
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53. What happened when Dryope ran from Pan?
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54. Explain the myth of Echo.
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55. What derived from the pictures of Pan? _________________________________