Sirens

How did the Sirens try to lure the men to their island?

• offering food and shelter

• giving them sweet food

• singing a song

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How did Odysseus protect his men from the Sirens?

• he sailed away from the island 

• he plugged their ears with beeswax

• he prayed to Zeus

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1. Read the following section from the poem.

“‘In flowery meads the sportive Sirens play,
Touch the soft lyre, and tine the vocal lay;
Me, me alone, with fetters firmly bound,
The gods allow to hear the dangerous sound.
Hear and obey; if freedom I demand,
Be every fetter strain’d, be added band to band.’”

Which of these events best describes how the sentences from The Sirens are expressed in the illustration? (R.3.3)

• The men are ignoring Ulysses’ cries to be free.

• The Sirens are depicted as bird-like creatures who sing.

• The men are allowing the Sirens to alter their course.

• The Sirens are surrounding Ulysses while he is tied to the mast.

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Look at the illustration. Which statement best describes how Ulysses is represented in both the play and the illustration? (R.3.3)

• Ulysses protects his sailors from the Sirens.

• Ulysses is arrogant and confronts the Sirens.

• Ulysses is cautiously curious about the Sirens.

• Ulysses gives into the temptation from the Sirens.

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According to Greek mythology, where were the Sirens originally from?

• The Sirens were originally from Mount Olympus.

• The Sirens were originally from Athens.

• The Sirens were originally from the Underworld.

• The Sirens were originally from an island called Sirenum scopuli.

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What were the powers and abilities of the Sirens?

• The Sirens had the power to grant wishes to those who listened to their songs.

• The Sirens were mythical creatures in Greek mythology known for their enchanting voices and singing abilities. They were said to have the power to lure sailors to their deaths with their beautiful songs.

• The Sirens had the ability to control the weather and create storms.

• The Sirens had the ability to heal any illness or injury with their voices.

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In Homer's Odyssey, how did Odysseus protect himself and his crew from the Sirens' enchanting song?

• He had his crew plug their ears with beeswax and tied himself to the mast of the ship.

• He sang a counter-song to the Sirens' enchanting song

• He used a magical amulet to protect himself and his crew

• He ordered his crew to row as fast as they could to escape the Sirens' reach

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What did the Sirens symbolize in (modern/ancient) Greek mythology ?

• In Greek mythology, the Sirens symbolized wisdom and knowledge.

• In Greek mythology, the Sirens symbolized beauty and allure.

• In Greek mythology, the Sirens symbolized temptation and the dangers of succumbing to desire.

• In Greek mythology, the Sirens symbolized protection and safety.

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Who were the famous heroes that encountered the Sirens?

• Achilles and his soldiers

• Hercules and his army

• Jason and the Argonauts

• Odysseus and his crew

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Which famous ancient Greek writer mentioned the Sirens in his works?

• Sophocles

• Homer

• Aristotle

• Plato

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