But in Greece, some refused to believe he was a god and so defied him. Dionysus was widely accepted by people in foreign lands. With what city was Dionysus associated? Why? What was unique about Dionysus and his parentage? 21. How did this incident explain the seasons to the early Greeks? 20. Who was Persephone? Tell the story of her abduction and rescue. How was the harvest celebrated? How did the celebration change over time? 19. Why was Demeter, the divinity of grain, thought of as a goddess and not a god? 18. Who or what were the Numina?ģ Chapter 2: The Two Great Gods of Earth 17. Who were the Sirens and the Fates? What powers did they have? 16. What were satyrs, centaurs, and gorgons? 15. How did Castor die? What then happened to Pollux? 14. Describe Pan, his traits, and his duties. Name the two supreme deities of earth and their spheres of influence. Who ruled it and what happened to the souls who entered its domain? 10. Identify Triton, Proteus, and the naiads. Who was Nereus, and who were his children? 8. For what were they famous? Who were their parents?Ģ 7.
Then identify their spheres of influence, and their symbols. Who were the twelve great Olympians? Give their Greek and Roman names.
Who were the Titans? Briefly describe them, and tell who first ruled them. Who were the first parents of lifelike creatures? Who were their children and grandchildren? 2. 1 Edith Hamilton s Mythology Study Guide Chapter 1: The Gods 1.
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