Prometheus

What is the primary purpose of myths in Greek culture?

• To entertain children with fictional stories

• To explain the mysteries of the universe and natural events

• To replace scientific discoveries

• To provide detailed historical accounts

Who was Prometheus in Greek mythology?

• The king of the gods

• The god of war

• A Titan who created mankind and gave them fire

• A mortal hero who defeated Zeus

Why did Zeus refuse to give fire to mankind?

• He believed mankind was unworthy

• He feared they would become arrogant and challenge the gods

• He wanted to punish Prometheus

• He thought fire would not be useful to them

How did Prometheus give fire to mankind?

• He stole it from Mount Olympus and brought it to them

• He created it from the earth and sky

• He convinced Zeus to allow mankind to use it

• He asked Athena to grant it to them

What does fire symbolize in the myth of Prometheus?

• Power and destruction

• Knowledge, enlightenment, and progress

• Punishment from the gods

• The wrath of Zeus

What was Zeus’s punishment for Prometheus?

• Banishment from Mount Olympus

• Eternal servitude to the gods

• Being chained to a mountain and having his liver eaten by vultures

• Being struck by Zeus’s thunderbolt

How does the myth of Prometheus explain human civilization?

• It suggests that humans developed civilizations after receiving fire

• It shows that humans relied on gods for all their progress

• It proves that Zeus always wanted humans to advance

• It warns against disobeying the gods

What quality does Zeus believe makes humans special?

• Intelligence and creativity

• The ability to worship and admire power

• Strength and courage

• Their ability to live without gods

Who ultimately freed Prometheus from his punishment?

• Athena

• Hermes

• Heracles

• Apollo

What lesson does the myth of Prometheus teach?

• Disobedience to gods leads to severe punishment

• Fire is dangerous and should not be used

• Humans must always obey the gods without question

• Titans are more powerful than gods