Mythology Recap

What is mythology?

• The study of earth

• The study of myths from ancient Greece

• The study of myths from different cultures

• The study of graphs

Why did ancient cultures create myths?

• to help them understand the world around them

• to give them answers to the big questions in life

• to teach them morals

• all of these

Who is the Greek god of the underworld?

• Zeus

• Aquaman

• Hades

• Osiris

How would you describe the Greek afterlife?

• a great reward for all people

• a dark, frightening place for most people

Who is the Egyptian god of the underworld?

• Isis

• Osiris

• Hades

• Horus

What did the ancient Egyptians think about Osiris?

• He was evil and loved suffering.

• He was a mischievous trickster.

• He was a great warrior.

• He was loved and respected.

According to Egyptian mythology, why did the Nile River rise each year?

• Isis was grieving for the loss of her husband.

• Horus was crying tears of joy because Osiris was dead.

• Osiris was sad about being separated from his wife.

• Set was sad about his dead brother.

Who was Balder?

• An Egyptian god

• A Greek god

• An Aztec god

• A Norse god

How did Balder die?

• He was shot with mistletoe.

• Loki shot him with an arrow.

• He was savagely murdered by his brother.

• He was eaten by a wolf.

What is one theme of "The Death of Balder"?

• Good doesn't always win.

• Being evil has its rewards.

• Good always conquers evil.

• Our dreams can warn us about dangers.