Callisto and Arcus: Mythology Insights

Callisto, a beautiful princess, becomes Zeus' lover, angering his wife Hera. Hera curses Callisto, transforming her into a bear. Despite her new form, Callisto watches over her son Arcus from afar. Years later, Arcus unknowingly encounters his mother and almost kills her, but Zeus intervenes, turning them into constellations, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor. Hera, still furious, ensures they never rest in the sea, but Callisto finds eternal happiness with her son in the sky.

Who was Callisto's father?

• Poseidon

• Arcus

• Lycaon

• Zeus

What did Hera do to Callisto after discovering her affair with Zeus?

• Banished her from Arcadia

• Made her a goddess

• Sent her to the underworld

• Transformed her into a bear

Why did Callisto risk her safety while living as a bear?

• To find Zeus

• To see her son Arcus

• To escape the forest

• To confront Hera

What did Arcus believe as he grew up?

• He would become a king

• He would defeat Zeus

• He would see his mother again

• He would transform into a bear

What was Arcus doing when he encountered Callisto in the forest?

• Building a shelter

• Fishing

• Hunting

• Gathering herbs

How did Zeus prevent a tragedy when Arcus met Callisto?

• He sent them to Mount Olympus

• He turned Arcus into a bear

• He made Arcus forget his mother

• He transformed them into constellations

What is the name of the constellation that Callisto became?

• Ursa Major

• Ursa Minor

• Cassiopeia

• Orion

Which sea deities did Hera convince to not shelter Callisto and Arcus' constellations?

• Pontus, Thalassa, and Doris

• Poseidon, Ocean, and Thetis

• Triton, Nereus, and Amphitrite

• Proteus, Glaucus, and Ceto

Why did Callisto's bliss not diminish despite Hera's actions?

• She was honored by Zeus

• She was with her son for eternity

• She became a goddess

• She was hidden from Hera