Flashcard on Greek Mythology 2

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Why was Medusa cursed?

Back

She angered Athena.

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What lesson can be learned from Arachne’s story?

Back

Always respect the gods.

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What does the myth of Persephone explain in nature?

Back

The origin of the seasons.

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Who turned Medusa into a monster?

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Athena.

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What is Arachne’s punishment symbolic of?

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All of the above (The origin of spiders, The value of humility, The power of the gods).

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Who is Medusa in Greek mythology?

Back

A Gorgon who was transformed into a monster with snakes for hair.

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What is the significance of Athena in Greek mythology?

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Goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts; known for her strategic skill in warfare.

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What does Arachne represent in Greek mythology?

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The dangers of hubris and the importance of humility.

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What is the story of Persephone about?

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Her abduction by Hades and the seasonal cycle of growth and decay.

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What are Gorgons in Greek mythology?

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Monstrous women with snakes for hair, who could turn people to stone.