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When Prometheus gives humans fire what is their first reaction Why do you think they have this reaction?
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| Prometheus and Pandora review questions | the end |
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| 9. At first, when Prometheus gives man fire, what is man’s reaction to it? | they are afraid and they ask Prometheus to take it back |
| 10. What makes the people change their minds? | They smell the deer cooking |
What is one effect that Orpheus music has on Earth before his trip to the underworld?
With his singing and playing he charmed the ferryman Charon and the dog Cerberus, guardians of the River Styx. His music and grief so moved Hades, king of the underworld, that Orpheus was allowed to take Eurydice with him back to the world of life and light.
Why were the gods angry at Prometheus for giving the humans fire quizlet?
Prometheus knew that men couldn’t survive without fire, so he stole it from Helios, the sun god. This also upset Zeus, so he punished him. After this, Zeus found out that Prometheus knew the name of the son that would betray him, but Prometheus wouldn’t tell. This also angered Zeus.
Which two warnings does Prometheus give Epimetheus and why?
Thus, completed Zeus sent Pandora down to Epimetheus who was staying amongst the men. Prometheus had warned Epimetheus not to accept gifts from Zeus but, Pandora’s beauty was too great and he allowed her to stay.
Why is Orpheus upset at the beginning of the Orpheus myth?
Why is Orpheus upset at the beginning of the myth? Eurydice dies on the morning of their wedding. Eurydice dislikes all of his music.
What happens when Orpheus and Eurydice return to Earth?
He reminded Pluto that he would rule them both in death soon enough. He promised Pluto his soul in exchange for Eurydice. What happens when Orpheus and Eurydice try to return to Earth? Eurydice gets lost and does not find her way to Earth.
What did Prometheus do that angered Zeus apex?
When the gods were away, he crept into Zeus’s own house. He lit a fennel stalk with the embers of the gods’ fire and flew to earth before it could be extinguished. Prometheus stole fire from the gods themselves, against Zeus’s explicit will, to save mankind.
How is Prometheus tortured quizlet?
How is Prometheus tortured? Zeus punished Prometheus by summoning an eagle to come every day and peck out his liver, and every night he would grow it back, so he would live in eternal pain.
How did Prometheus help the humans?
In Greek mythology, the Titan Prometheus had a reputation as being something of a clever trickster and he famously gave the human race the gift of fire and the skill of metalwork, an action for which he was punished by Zeus, who ensured everyday that an eagle ate the liver of the Titan as he was helplessly chained to a …
What is Prometheus punishment?
For his crimes, Prometheus was punished by Zeus, who bound him with chains and sent an eagle to eat Prometheus’ immortal liver every day, which then grew back every night. Years later, the Greek hero Heracles, with Zeus’ permission, killed the eagle and freed Prometheus from this torment (521–529).