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Chapter
Twelve
–
Atalanta
1. Describe
some
of
the
elements
of
the
story
of
Atalanta
that
show
stereotypes
about
women
that
are
apparent
throughout
Greek
mythology.
2. Why
does
Atalanta
become
such
an
impressive
huntress?
3. Describe
the
history
of
the
Calydonian
boar.
4. What
controversy
results
from
the
boar
hunt?
5. Why
is
Meleager
so
eager
to
give
Atalanta
the
prize
from
the
hunt?
6. Why
does
Meleager
die?
Describe
the
strange
circumstances
that
lead
to
his
death.
7. How
does
Atalanta
get
rid
of
her
unwanted
suitors?
8. Why
does
Aphrodite
help
Atalanta’s
suitor
to
win
the
race?
9. How
does
Aphrodite’s
suitor
manage
to
triumph
over
her
in
the
foot
race?
10. How
is
it
said
that
Atalanta’s
life
ends?