Greek Myths: Demigods Perseus The Prophecy ­ What was the prophecy for King Acrisius + He is going to be killed by his grandson ­ How does the King get rid of Perseus and Danae + He puts them on a boat. If they make it to an island then they are protected by a god, if they don’t then at least the kid dies ​
The Island ­ Who cursed Medusa? + Athena cursed her for hooking up with Poseidon in her temple ­ Who is Perseus’ dad? + Zeus ­ What does Perseus promise to bring the King? + He promises to bring Medusa’s head to him ­ What does Hermes give Perseus? + Some winged sandals The Quest ­ What does Perseus steal from the Gorgon sisters? + The eye and tooth ­ What three gifts does Perseus receive and what does he have to trade? + The shield, sword, and cap. He trades three kisses. ­ How does Perseus kill Medusa? + She sees her reflection and turns to stone. Perseus then cuts Off her head. The Return ­ Who does Perseus anger because he was dancing with his daughters? + Atlas, the titan who holds up the world ­ How does Perseus defeat Atlas? + Shows him the Medusa head, and he turns to stone ­ Who does Perseus save? What does she become? + Andromeda and she becomes his wife ­ What does Perseus do to the King? Why? + He turns the King to stone, because he tried to Marry Danae ­ What does Perseus do with Medusa’s head? + He throws it in the sea Daedalus ­ Which god favored Daedalus? + Athenea ­ Who is Daedalus jealous of and why? + Talos, his nephew, who created the saw ­ Who is Minos’ son? + Minotaur ­ How does Minos hide his son? + Daedalus creates the Labyrinth and locks the Minotaur inside ­ Who is Icarus? + The son of Daedalus ­ What does Daedalus make Icarus, and what is the rule? + Wings, not to go too high or too low ­ How does Icarus die? + He flies to high and the wax melts. He falls back To earth Theseus ​
pg 145­171 A Voice from the Sea ­ Who gives Theseus a riddle? What does the riddle mean? + Seagull shows up and tells him “Do not fear your Enemies size, use it against him.” ­ Who is Theseus’ father? + Poseidon ­ Where must Theseus travel? Who is he supposed to meet? (What does the Seagull tell him) + Athens to visit Aegus (the king of Athens) ­ What does Theseus pull from the stone? + The sword stuck in the stone The Road ­ How and what does Theseus take from the bandit Corynetes? + He takes the brass club ­ Who eats Scrion? + His own turtle eats him ­ What is Pityocamptes known for doing? + Flinging people away with a pine tree ­ How does Procrustes make people fit the 6’ bed? + If they are too short he stretches them, if they are too Long he cuts off their legs. Athens ­ Who rules Athens with his fifty sons? Who is the real king? + Pallas is the fake king, and the real one is Aegeus ­ What do the Athenians give King Minos every year? What happens to them? + The Athenians give Minos 7 men and 7 women Every year to sacrifice to the Minotaur ­ What quest does Theseus take on? + To kill the Minotaur ­ How will Theseus’ dad know he defeated the Minotaur? + He will return with white sails raised Crete ­ What would happen if Theseus married Minos’ daughter Ariadne? + He would be the next King of Crete ­ What does Theseus grab from the bottom of the ocean? + The crown ­ What is Ariadne's plan to get Theseus out of the maze? + The magical ball of yarn that Daedalus made ­ What does the Minotaur look like? + He is a ten foot tall man with horns, hooves, and fur ­ How does Theseus defeat the Minotaur? + He throws the horn through his neck ­ What does Theseus do for Athens? For Crete? + He becomes the King of both and Unites them Demigods: Atalanta Intro ­ Who adopts Atalanta + The she­bear ­ What is the Prophecy for Meleager + As long as the log doesn’t burn he will live ­ What is Meleager the best at? + Hunting ­ Which goddess becomes angered, and does he/she do? + Artemis and she makes a giant boar The Hunt ­ Where does Atalanta shoot the boar? What happens? + Behind the ear and in its eye, but he doesn’t die ­ What does Meleager give Atalanta? + The boar’s hide ­ Who does Meleager kill? + His Uncles on his mother’s side ­ What does Althea (Queen) do? + She throws the stick in the fire, which kills Melegar The Race ­ What do the winners/losers get for racing Atalanta? + If they win they get to marry her, but if they lose they lose their heads ­ Who does Hippomenes pray to for help? + Athene the goddess of love ­ How does Hippomenes win? +
He distracts Atalanta with three golden apples