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MYTHOOO (2) Flashcards

1
Q

In Greek mythology, the Moirai are
also known as

A

Fates

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2
Q

How many Moirai are typically
mentioned in Greek mythology?

A

3

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3
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Name the three moirai

A

Clotho
Lachesis
Atropos

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4
Q

The thread of life spun by Clotho
represents?

A

Birth

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4
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Which of the Moirai is responsible
for spinning the thread of life?

A

Clotho

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5
Q

Which of the Moirai determines the
length of one’s life?

A

Lachesis

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6
Q

Atropos, the third of the Moirai, isresponsible for?

A

Cutting the thread of life

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7
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The Moirai are often depicted as

A

Elderly women

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8
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In Roman mythology, the Moirai are equivalent to:

A

The Parcae

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9
Q

The Moirai are daughters of which primordial deity?

A

Gaia

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10
Q

What is the collective name for the Moirai in Greek mythology?

A

Moirai

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11
Q

Which of the following is NOTassociated with the Moirai?

A

chaos

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12
Q

The Moirai are often associated
with which aspect of human life?

A

destiny

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13
Q

According to mythology, who
determines the fate of the gods?

A

Moirai

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14
Q

Which of the Moirai is sometimes
considered the most powerful?

A

Atropos

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15
Q

What is the significance of the
Moirai in ancient Greek society?

A

Represent divine justice

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16
Q

Which famous Greek hero
encountered the Moirai during his
journey?

A

Odysseus

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17
Q

What is the Greek word for fate?

A

Moros

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18
Q

The Moirai are often depicted with what symbolic object?

A

Spindle

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19
Q

What happens if someone tries to resist the fate determined by the Moirai?

A

they face dire consequences

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20
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In some versions of the myth, whose responsible for controlling the Moirai?

A

Zeus

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21
Q

The Moirai are closely associated with which aspect of time?

A

Future

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22
Q

Which of the Moirai is sometimes referred to as “the Inevitable”?

A

Atropos

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23
Q

The Moirai are often invoked in ancient Greek rituals concerning?

A

Birth

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24
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  1. According to mythology, where do the Moirai reside?
A

Underworld

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25
Q

In Greek mythology, Narcissus is
known for his?

A

Unparalleled beauty

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26
Q

Who was Narcissus’s mother in
Greek mythology?

A

Aphrodite

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27
Q

Which nymph fell in love with
Narcissus, only to be rejected?

A

Echo

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28
Q

What did Echo do in response to her
rejection by Narcissus?

A

Disappeared into the forest

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29
Q

Which goddess punished Narcissus
for his vanity?

A

Nemesis

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30
Q

What did Nemesis do to Narcissus?

A

Turned him into a flower

31
Q

What flower is Narcissus transformed into?

A

Daffodil

32
Q

What did Narcissus fall in love with?

A

His own reflection

33
Q

What was Echo cursed to do after
her encounter with Narcissus?

A

Repeat the words of others

34
Q

Which character plays a crucial role in the story by leading Narcissus to the pool where he sees his reflection?

A

Hermes

35
Q

What was Narcissus doing when he first saw his reflection?

A

Bathing

36
Q

Which of the following best describes Narcissus’s reaction upon seeing his reflection?

A

Fascination

37
Q

Which part of Narcissus’s body did
he stare at in admiration

A

His face

38
Q

How did Echo die in some versions
of the myth?

A

Drowned herself

39
Q

Who was responsible for Echo’s
death in some versions of the myth?

A

Apollo

40
Q

In Ovid’s version of the myth, how
does Echo perish?

A

She fades away into the air, leaving only her voice behind

41
Q

Which of the following emotions is
most associated with Narcissus?

A

Vanity

42
Q

Who was Echo before she was
cursed to repeat others’ words?

A

nymph

43
Q

What was Narcissus’s punishment
for his vanity?

A

death by drowning

44
Q

What lesson is often derived from the myth of Narcissus and Echo?

A

Dangers of excessive pride and vanity

45
Q

Which character in the story is associated with the idea of unrequited love?

A

Echo

46
Q

What quality of Narcissus leads to his downfall?

A

his arrogance

47
Q

How does Narcissus’s story end?

A

He dies by his own vanity, staring at his reflection until he perishes.

48
Q

What does Echo’s story symbolize
in some interpretations?

A

The loss of identity in the pursuit
of love

49
Q

Which Greek poet is most famous
for recounting the myth of Narcissus
and Echo?

A

Ovid

50
Q

What city is plagued by a mysterious
curse in “Oedipus Rex”?

A

Thebes

51
Q

Who is the king of Thebes at the
beginning of the play?

A

Laius

52
Q

Which Greek god is Oedipus said to
have angered, leading to the curse on
Thebes?

A

Apollo

53
Q

What does the oracle at Delphi tell
Oedipus about his fate?

A

He will marry his mother and kill
his father

54
Q

Who is Jocasta in relation to
Oedipus?

A

wife and mother

55
Q

What is Oedipus’ reaction when Tiresias accuses him of being the source of the plague?

A

He becomes enraged and accuses Tiresias of treachery

56
Q

Who is revealed to be the true father of Oedipus?

A

Polybus

57
Q

What is the name of Oedipus’ biological father?

A

Laius

58
Q

What does Oedipus use to blind himself?

A

brooch pin

59
Q

What is the relationship between Oedipus and Antigone?

A

Father and Daughter

60
Q

Who brings news of Polybus’ death to Oedipus?

A

Messenger from Corinth

61
Q

Who kills herself at the end of the
play?

A

Jocasta

62
Q

Who is Oedipus’ first victim when
he blinds himself?

A

Himself

63
Q

What is the name of Oedipus’ sons?

A

Polyneices and Eteocles

64
Q

Who becomes the king of Thebes
after Oedipus blinds himself?

A

Creon

65
Q

What does Oedipus do when he
discovers the truth about his
parentage?

A

He blinds himself as punishment
for his actions

66
Q

Who is the author of “Oedipus Rex”?

A

Sophocles

67
Q

What is the main theme of “Oedipus Rex”?

A

Power of Fate

68
Q

How does Oedipus become king of
Thebes?

A

Solving the riddle of Sphinx

69
Q

What is the name of Oedipus’ biological mother?

A

Jocasta

70
Q

What is the relationship between Oedipus and Creon?

A

Creon was his advisor

71
Q

How does Jocasta die?

A

She killed herself

72
Q

Who reveals the truth about
Oedipus’ parentage to him?

A

The Shepherd (The one that his parents commanded to abandon him as a baby)

73
Q

What is the punishment Oedipus
inflicts upon himself for his crimes?

A

Blinding HImsefl

74
Q

Which character serves as the
Chorus in “Oedipus Rex”?

A

Theban Elders

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