Five Characteristics Aspects Of The Greek Hero

Question 1

Strange birth circumstances

Answer 1

Perseus - Danae impregnated by Zeus; exposed in a box
Oedipus - exposed at birth on Mt. Cithaeron
Hercules - delayed delivery; snakes attacked him and his town brother
Theseus - father “should not loosen the wine-sack until he gets home”
Jason - stolen away as an infant; brought up by Chiron the centaur

Question 2

Monster-Slaying

Answer 2

Perseus - Medusa
Oedipus - Sphinx
Hercules - Nemean Lion, Hydra, Erymanthian boar, Cretan bill, etc
Bellerophon - Chimaera
Theseus - Minotaur
Jason - the serpent that guards the Golden Fleece

Question 3

Problems with a Woman

Answer 3

Perseus - Andromeda
Oedipus - Jocasta (Epicasta)
Hercules - Deianeria
Bellerophon - Stheneboea
Theseus - Phaedra
Jason - Medea

Question 4

Horrible Death

Answer 4

Perseus - none
Oedipus - blinded, exiled, disappears
Hercules - burned to death
Bellerophon - blinded, disabled
Theseus - fell into a pit
Jason - ship fell on him

Question 5

Worshipped as a Demigod after Death