Book 1 Flashcards
(50 cards)
What is the primary theme of Metamorphoses Book 1?
Transformation and change.
Who is the author of Metamorphoses?
Ovid.
True or False: Metamorphoses begins with the creation of the world.
True.
Fill in the blank: The first creation described in Metamorphoses is the _______.
Chaos.
What did the gods create after Chaos?
The earth, sky, and seas.
Who is the Roman god of creation mentioned in the text?
Jupiter.
What significant transformation occurs to the character Daphne?
She is transformed into a laurel tree.
Which character is associated with the theme of unrequited love in Book 1?
Apollo.
True or False: Ovid includes both gods and mortals in his narratives.
True.
What happens to Io after her transformation?
She is turned into a cow and guarded by Argus.
True or False: Ovid’s Metamorphoses is a single continuous narrative.
False.
What does the term ‘metamorphosis’ mean?
A change in form or nature.
Who is the first mortal mentioned in Metamorphoses Book 1?
Lycaon.
What does Lycaon try to test about Jupiter?
His divinity and omniscience.
True or False: Jupiter decides to destroy humanity after Lycaon’s actions.
True.
What natural disaster does Jupiter unleash upon the earth?
A great flood.
Who survives the flood sent by Jupiter?
Deucalion and Pyrrha.
What do Deucalion and Pyrrha do to repopulate the earth?
Throw stones over their shoulders.
What is the relationship between Deucalion and Pyrrha?
They are husband and wife.
What is the significance of the laurel tree in Ovid’s narrative?
It symbolizes victory and honor.
Who is the nymph that Apollo loves and chases?
Daphne.
What does the term ‘Ovidian’ refer to?
Relating to the works of Ovid, especially themes of transformation.
True or False: Ovid’s style is characterized by humor and irony.
True.
True or False: The Metamorphoses includes moral lessons and warnings.
True.
