Greek Mythology: Metis and Athena

Zeus, the supreme god, initially married Metis, a wise goddess. Despite her resistance, Zeus captured Metis, who could transform into anything. Gaia prophesied that Metis would bear two children: a daughter as wise as Zeus and a son who would dethrone him. To prevent this, Zeus swallowed Metis, unknowingly while she was pregnant. Later, Zeus experienced severe headaches, leading to the birth of Athena from his forehead. Athena, embodying wisdom and warfare, became Zeus's favorite daughter, while the prophecy of a second child remained unfulfilled.

Who was Zeus's first wife before Hera?

• Gaia

• Metis

• Athena

• Hera

What unique ability did Metis possess?

• Flight

• Metamorphosis

• Telepathy

• Invisibility

What did Gaia's prophecy predict about Metis's children?

• They would be twins

• They would be immortal

• They would rule the sea

• One would overthrow Zeus

How did Zeus prevent the prophecy from coming true?

• He ignored the prophecy

• He swallowed Metis

• He imprisoned Metis

• He banished Metis

What was the result of Zeus swallowing Metis?

• He became mortal

• He lost his powers

• He became wiser

• He became more powerful

What caused Zeus's severe headaches?

• A curse from Hera

• A spell from Hades

• Metis's presence inside him

• A battle injury

How did Athena emerge from Zeus?

• From his hand

• From his heart

• From his foot

• From his forehead

What role did Athena take on after her birth?

• Goddess of the sea

• Goddess of love

• Goddess of the underworld

• Goddess of wisdom

Why was Athena considered Zeus's favorite daughter?

• She was the most beautiful

• She was the most powerful

• She was wise and just

• She was the eldest

What was the fate of the prophecy regarding Metis's second child?

• It was altered by Zeus

• It was never fulfilled

• It was forgotten

• It was fulfilled