How Greek Mythology Inspires Us (feat. Lindsay Ellis) | PBS Digital Studios

The video explores the enduring influence of Greek mythology on literature and pop culture. It discusses the Greek pantheon, heroes, and how these myths have been reinterpreted over time, from ancient Greece to modern retellings. The video highlights key literary works inspired by Greek myths, such as Percy Jackson, Ulysses, and The Penelopiad, and examines broader inspirations like Prometheus and Icarus. It also delves into romantic and tragic myths, including Pygmalion, and concludes with the timeless human appeal of these stories.

Which modern book series is mentioned as being heavily inspired by Greek mythology?

• Percy Jackson and the Olympians

• Twilight

• Harry Potter

• The Hunger Games

Who are considered the major gods in the Greek pantheon?

• Dionysus, Demeter, and Artemis

• Ares, Aphrodite, and Hera

• Hades, Hermes, and Apollo

• Zeus, Poseidon, and Athena

What significant change did the Christian influence bring to the perception of Hades?

• Hades became associated with the Christian concept of hell

• Hades was seen as a hero

• Hades was forgotten entirely

• Hades was worshipped as a god of love

Which novel is a retelling of The Odyssey from Penelope's perspective?

• The Iliad

• The Song of Achilles

• Circe

• The Penelopiad

What is the subtitle of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein'?

• The Fallen Titan

• The Tragic Narcissus

• The New Icarus

• The Modern Prometheus

Which mythological figure is associated with the theme of hubris and flying too close to the sun?

• Narcissus

• Icarus

• Prometheus

• Pygmalion

Which myth is echoed in Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'?

• The story of Narcissus

• The tale of Prometheus

• The legend of Icarus

• The myth of Pygmalion

What is the central theme of the myth of Pygmalion and Galatea?

• The dangers of vanity

• The power of transformation

• The pursuit of forbidden knowledge

• The consequences of hubris

Which mythological story is similar to Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'?

• Pyramus and Thisbe

• Eros and Psyche

• Hades and Persephone

• Orpheus and Eurydice

In 'The Phantom of the Opera', which mythological figure is the Phantom compared to?

• Hermes

• Apollo

• Hades

• Zeus