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Greek Classics 107 with Cyrino at University of New Mexico
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A JOURNEY THROUGH GREEK MYTHOLOGY
Created: 2011-09-28
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what is the definition of the greek work Mythos?
the utterance, something spoken. It is the oral, verbal, literary aspect of a myth.
What kind of tale is a "true myth"?
are stories dealing with major Gods and human beings relations with the divine.
What is meant by saga or legend?
stories rooted in a sense of history
What is the theory of rationalization?
there is a natural explanation for the supernatural
What is an allegory?
function as a symbol for something else.
what is the Oedipus complex?
it is a basic pattern of human psyche.
What is the collective unconscious?
is like what was said by sigmund Freud: "myths are like a person's dreams"
what is meant by archetype?
a pattern/image that is universally accepted to represent a common idea.
What is aetiological theory?
this theory interperets myths as an explanation for the cause or origin of a particular object or place.
what is structuralist theory?
States that patterns emerge from analysis of parts.
what is a Cosmogony?
The birth of the universe
What is a Theogony?
Birth of the Gods. the major theme of this is divine Genealogy is that order comes out of conflict.
What is chaos?
an explanatory principle which is not necessarily "disorder"
who is Gaia?
she is the mother earth, primordial mother of all. She comes out of chaos not as offspring. she produces her own husband without help.
who is Eros?
The god of sexual desire. He works on our mind and bodies. He explains the existence of sexual attraction
who are the Muses?
they are the Daughters of Zeus and the source of artistic inspiration
who is Mnemosyne?
she is the mother of the Muses. The goddess of Memory
What is the Sacred marriage?
between Gaia and Ouranos (mother earth and father sky)
How does Ouranos lose his power?
he made Gaia mad by shoving there monster children back inside her so she has Cronos cut off is penis during intercourse and in doing so gains his power.
how is Aphrodite born?
while Cronos castrated his father he threw his penis to the ocean where the sperm and sea foam mix and out pops Aphrodite.
who are Cronos and Rhea?
Cronos is the new father sky and son of Gaia. Rhea is a Titian, earth mother and another goddess of fertility
how is Zeus Born
he was born from Rhea but given to to Gaia so he wouldn't be eaten like his siblings and then Rhea gave Cronus a Rock instead.
what is the divine child motif?
A baby God or hero who is in danger from outside forces, grows up in safety and close to nature goes on achieve great things.
Who is Prometheus?
He is the God of Fore-thought
How does Prometheus trick Zeus?
He tricks Zeus with the sacrifice that the humans give him. He tells them to only give the Gods the fat of the animals they sacrifice and eat the good part so they don't starve.
How does Zeus punish Prometheus?
Zeus ties him to a rock and every day has his liver eaten by an eagle the sacred bird of Zeus.
Who is Pandora?
The First woman that Zeus decides to create to punish man she is all giving and the Archetypal "eve"
What is the symbolism of Pandora's jar?
Aetiology for pain and evil "kaka" Pandora opens the jar and out fly all the Kaka of the world. Jar= allegory for female womb and the lure of sexual knowledge.
what are the Five ages of humankind?
Gold, silver, bronze, hero , and Iron
Who are Deucalion and Pyrrha?
Prometheus's son and Pandora's daughter. Deucalion warned about the the flood his family in a boat.
what is the Titanomanchy?
battle vs. Titians
What is the Gigantomachy?
Battle vs. Giants
What happens to Atlas?
is punished with having to hold up the entire world.
who is Typhon?
A dragon- type monster that is snaky and winged and is noisy, powerful and scary
what is a pantheon?
is the the 14 major gods
What is anthropomorphism?
Greek idea of deity "idealized/extreme humanity"
What flows in the Gods Veins?
Ichor which is a fluid lighter and clearer than human blood
what do the gods eat?
They eat ambrosia
what do the Gods drink?
they drink Nectar
What is meant by chthonian gods?
Deity's that rule over the mysterious force of death, vengeance and punishment
What are Zeus' primary titles?
King of the Gods and morals.
Jupiter
sky father
cloud gather
Jupiter
sky father
cloud gather
where are Zeus' sacred places?
Olympia
What is Zeus' sacred bird? tree?weapon?
Eagle
Oak tree
Thunder bolt
Oak tree
Thunder bolt
What are Hera's primary titles?
Queen of the Gods
Hera of the white arm
Juno
Goddess of marriage
Hera of the white arm
Juno
Goddess of marriage
what are Hera's sacred places?
Argos
Samos
Carthage (in north America)
Samos
Carthage (in north America)
What is Hera's sacred bird? what other attributes with Hera?
Peacock, Cookoo bird, Cow
Attributes: Throne, Scepter, crown, veil
Attributes: Throne, Scepter, crown, veil
who are the Moirae?
Daughters of Zeus and Themis known as the three fates.
Who is Io?
Hera's priestes , she has an affair with Zeus and he has to turn her into a cow to hide her from Hera
Who is Ganymede?
The young boy that Zeus loves. He is the cup bearer to Zeus
Who are Eileithyia and Hebe?
Eileithyia= Goddess of successful childbirth.
Hebe= goddess of youth
They are Zeus and Hera's daughter.
Hebe= goddess of youth
They are Zeus and Hera's daughter.
What are Poseidon's main titles?
Neptune
God of the sea
the earth shaker
God of the sea
the earth shaker
what is Poseidon's main attribute?
trident
who is Amphitrite?
she is married to posiedon and is the daughter of Nereus
What are Ares' main titles?
god of war
spirit of blood lust
mars
spirit of blood lust
mars
what are Ares' main attributes?
Weapons
Armor
Armor
What are Apollo's main titles?
God of light
God of prophecy
God of medicine
God of music
Wolf god
God of prophecy
God of medicine
God of music
Wolf god
who is Leo?
Apollo's mom, from titan family beloved by her twin kids
What are Apollo's main attributes?
Bows and arrows
Laurel tree and wreath
palm tree
lyre
swan
tri-pod
dolphin
Laurel tree and wreath
palm tree
lyre
swan
tri-pod
dolphin
What is Apollo's sacred place?
Delphi
Who is Asklepios?
Son of Apollo. The great physician
What are Hermes' main titles?
Messenger God, mercury, divine messenger
What does Hermes do when he is born?
he steals Apollo's cows
What is the caduces?
is the staff with snakes
What is mean by the title psychopompos?
he guides souls to and from Hades. Crosses boundaries between mortal and immortal realms
who is Hermaphroditus?
Hermes and Aphrodite's child that has both male and female parts
What are Dionysus' main titles?
God of wine
Resurrection
Intoxication
Drama
Vegetation
Resurrection
Intoxication
Drama
Vegetation
What happens to Semele?
She gets incinerated because she asks to see Zeus in all his glory.
What are Dionysus' main attributes?
Grapes
vines
ivy
drinking cups
wine
spirits
beer
blood
sweat
semen
urine
vines
ivy
drinking cups
wine
spirits
beer
blood
sweat
semen
urine
What is a Thyrsos?
magic wand and weapon staff topped with pine cone
Who are the Satyrs?
are followers of Dionysus
What are Aphrodite's main titles?
mother of the Roman people
Venus
Goddess of Love
Beauty
Venus
Goddess of Love
Beauty
What is Aphrodite's relationship to Eos?
They both arise from the water rosy and gold sunlight and erotic beauty
What are Aphrodite's sacred places?
Isle of Cyprus
Mt. Ida in Troy
Mt. Erux in Sicily
Temple above Corinth
Mt. Ida in Troy
Mt. Erux in Sicily
Temple above Corinth
What flowers are sacred to Aphrodite?
Rose
Lily
Poppy
Lily
Poppy
What fruits are sacred to Aphrodite?
Apple
Peach
Pear
Pomegranate
Peach
Pear
Pomegranate
What birds are sacred to Aphrodite?
Common sparrow
Pigeons
all non predatory water birds
geese
ducks
swans
doves
Pigeons
all non predatory water birds
geese
ducks
swans
doves
Why is Aphrodite called "The Golden One"?
Because Gold is the most precious metal and to the Greeks it symbolized the best and most beautiful
Who are Aphrodite's attendants and favorites mortals?
Her favorite is Helen of Sparta and Paris of Troy
Why is Aphrodite associated with the mirror?
because she is the Goddess of Beauty
What are Artemis' main titles?
Goddess of the hunt
Goddess of virginity
Nature Goddess
Goddess of the moon
Triple- faces Goddess
Goddess of virginity
Nature Goddess
Goddess of the moon
Triple- faces Goddess
Who is the mother of Artemis?
Leto
What are Artemis' sacred places?
Delos
Ortygia
(hard rocky islands)
Ortygia
(hard rocky islands)
Who is the triple-faced goddess?
Selene
Hekate
Artemis
Hekate
Artemis
Who is Hekate?
Goddess of the underworld
what are Artemis' sacred attributes?
Silver bow and arrow
palm tree
wild flowers
wild animals especially:
Quails
Deer
Bear
Wolf
Hunting dog
palm tree
wild flowers
wild animals especially:
Quails
Deer
Bear
Wolf
Hunting dog
Who is the Great Olympian mother Archetype?
Demeter
What happens to Persephone?
Hades takes her down to the underworld because he wants her as his wife.
How do Demeter and Persephone represent the cycle of life?
Pesephone goes away with Hades and Demeter makes it winter, Persephone goes with Demeter things sprout again
Why is Eleusis sacred?
that is where Hades took Persephone
What are Athena's main titles?
Goddess of Wisdom
Virgin Warrior
Pallas Athena
Patron of Athens
Goddess of Warcraft, strategy, victory
Goddess of human Culture
Virgin Warrior
Pallas Athena
Patron of Athens
Goddess of Warcraft, strategy, victory
Goddess of human Culture
How was Athena born?
Zeus had a headache and had someone crack open his head and out popped fully adult Athena
What is metis?
is wisdom, practical knowledge and strategy
why is Athena called the "mother" of the Athenians?
Hephaestus her brother wants to sleep with her and chases her around and ejaculates on her skirt she thinks it is gross and wipes it off and buries it. Then 9 months later Gaia gives Athena a baby from the ground.
What are Athena's sacred animals?
Owl
Snake
Snake
What is on Athena's aegis?
Snakes
Medusa
Medusa
Who is Nike?
Goddess of Victory
Who are the Amazons?
A mythical legendary society of warrior women that captivated the imaginations of the ancient Greeks
What is an amazonomachy?
When heroes fight the Amazons
What is the popular etymology of the name "Amazon"?
Any tough, aggressive female of one who is often of tall stature.
About this deck
By: Kristin Gutierrez
Textbook: A JOURNEY THROUGH GREEK MYTHOLOGY
Created: 2011-09-28
Size: 99 flashcards
Views: 21
Textbook:
A JOURNEY THROUGH GREEK MYTHOLOGYCreated: 2011-09-28
Size: 99 flashcards
Views: 21
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