Chapter 4-6 review: Considering the Classical Gods

Name Rhea and Cronus’ three sons.

Over which part of the universe did each of Rhea and Cronus’ three sons preside?

What symbol distinguishes Neptune?

Describe the Greek concept of the world with its three divisions.

Explain the mythological origins of the English words “tantalize” and “Sisyphean.”

Explain why Vesta and her temple would be so important to ancient people.

What Roman institution and practice emphasizes the importance of Vesta and her Temple?

Discuss how the story of Proserpina’s abduction explains a natural phenomenon.

Cerēs in terrīs ambulat.

Cerēs Proserpinam fīliam vidēre nōn potest et Proserpinam quaerit.

Proserpina tamen ā Plutōne in tenebrīs tenētur.

Animus deae valdē dolet.

Dea terram cūrāre nōn potest et terra est misera.

Tum Iuppiter iubet: “Proserpina per sex mēnsēs in terrā manēre dēbet et per sex mēnsēs in tenebrīs.”

Cerēs terram per sex mēnsēs cūrat et terra est pulchra.

Dum autem fīlia est cum Plutōne, terra ā deā nōn cūrātur.