Understanding Greek Myths

What does Prometheus' name mean?

• Afterthought

• Forethought

• No thought

• Some thought

What does Epimetheus' name mean?

• Afterthought

• Forethought

• Some thought

• No thought

What was the relationship between Prometheus and Epimetheus?

• spouse
• father
• brother
• sister

What important job were Prometheus and Epimetheus given?

• Ruling over the mankind

• Creating houses

• Working with the gods

• Creating people and animals

What did Athena advise Prometheus to add to the creatures in order to bring them to life?

• Give them blood

• Give them air

• Give them fire

• Give them water

Why were the gods angry at Prometheus for giving the humans fire?

• He lied to the gods

• Humans thought the gods were dumb

• The gods thought the humans would become too powerful

• The gods did not like to share

What type of bird feasted on Prometheus’ flesh?

• vulture

• parrot

• harpie

• eagle

What does Pandora's name mean?

• All-Beautiful

• All-Caring

• All-Gifted

• All-Knowing

Why was Pandora given her name?

• All the gods had a say in her creation

• The gods made her beautiful

• She was caring

• She knew a lot

Who opened the box?

• Epimetheus

• Pandora

• Hermes

• Zeus