AP Seminar Greek Mythology Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes Assesment

Assesment on Chapters One through Three of the book. Assesment on august 27th 2026

Zeus

King of the gods.God of the sky, lightning, law an order.

Hera

The queen of the gods and the goddess of women, marriage, family, and childbirth

Poseidon

The god of the sea, earthquakes, storms and horses

Demeter

The goddess of the harvest, rain, and fertility of the earth

Hermes

Messenger of the gods. God of travel

Artemis

The goddess the moon, and chastity

Ares

The god of brutal war, battle-lust, and civil order

Aphrodite

The goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation

Apollo

The god of music, poetry, art, prophecy, and the sun

Athena

Goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and crafts

Hephaestus

The master blacksmith, and god of fire, metalworking, and sculpture

Dionysus

The god of wine, grapes, festivity, and thater

What natural phenomenon does the story of Demeter and Persephone claim to explain?

the seasons. Hades abducted Persephone. This abduction upset Demeter, leading her to reject her duties. Persephone spends half and half time with hades and with her mother.

Who was Atlas, and how did Zeus punish him?

Powerful titan known for his strength. Zeus forced him to always hold up the celestial spheres/ the heavens

Who was Prometheus, and what did he do that resulted in him being punished?

He was a titan who made mortals from clay and tricked Zeus. Forced to be bound to a chain. TOurmented by and eagle

Who was Narcissus, and what word do we use today that comes from his name?

He was a handsome young hunter who rejected all love until he fell in love with his own reflection. The word "narcissism" originates from his story.

How were Prometheus and Io linked, and what did Hera do to Io?

Both endured severe punishment. Prometheus used his foresight to comfort. Hera presented Io as a cow gift to Zeus. Hera placed Io under the watch of Argus. Who had a billion drillion eyes.

Why was Cupid directed to bring ruin to Psyche?

Cupids mother was jealous that mortals were beginning to worship psyche for her beauty

What condition did Orpheus have to follow when he retrieved Eurydice from Hades?

He could not look back at her

What spell did the Moon put on Endymion?

She put him in an eternal sleep so she could visit him whenever she desired

Why did Jason go after the Golden Fleece?

His wicked cousin tricked him and told him he would win the throne should he complete the mission, thinking it was a suicidal one.

What did the princess of Colchis give Jason to help him win the Golden Fleece?

She gave him a potion that made him indestructible for a day. She also told him to throw a stone to the dragons so they turn on each other.

What are the things that Daedelus is most known for?

He is most known for his brilliant craftsmanship. He built the inescapable maze for king minos. He also made artificial wings to escape.

How did Perseus avoid being turned to stone by Medusa?

He looked at her through a reflective mirror given to him by athena

What tool did Theseus use in the Minotaur’s labyrinth?

A ball of string to help him navigate the labyrinth

Why did Hera plague Hercules throughout his life?

Because he was the son of Zeus and one of his mistresses, Alcmene

Whom did Atalanta marry, and how did he win her over?

Malanion after he dared her to a foot race and won.