Hellenistic Myth

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What is one human character from Eratosthenes?

Parthenos, Didymoi, Hydrochoos, Toxotes (or corresponding Latin terms)

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What is one animal or monster from Eratosthenes?

Scorpios, Carcinos, Leon, Tauros, Crios, Ichthyes, Aigoceros (or
corresponding Latin terms)

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Why does Galatea reject Polyphemus’ love?

He’s a country bumpkin (shepherd) and ugly (unibrow)

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Provide one example of one of Palaephatus’ explanations

I particularly find the Medea one hilarious... but lots of options

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What is an explanation Palaephatus gives for the exaggeration of myths?

The poets exaggerate for good story; the “telephone” effect; the misunderstanding of common expressions or words