Orpheus - Michael Garcia | Biblioteka

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Who are the parents of Orpheus?

Zeus and Maia

Apollo and Calliope

Ares and Aphrodite

Poseidon and Aethra

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For what skill was Orpheus most famous?

his strength

his archery skills

his singing and music playing

his speed

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What happened to Eurydice shortly after her wedding with Orpheus?

Hera drove Orpheus mad, and he killed Eurydice.

Eurydice killed Orpheus with a poisoned shirt that burst into flames, then flew away in the chariot of Helios.

Orpheus abandoned her on a deserted island, where she soon met Dionysus.

Eurydice was bitten on the heel by a venomous viper and died.

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How did Orpheus react?

Orpheus led a rebellion against the gods.

Orpheus had to seek forgiveness and purification from another king.

Orpheus was taken up to Olympus and he became a god.

Orpheus was very sad, so he sang sad songs that made all the nymphs and gods who heard them cry.

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What epic thing did Orpheus do and to whom did he speak?

Orpheus killed Medusa and used her head to kill the sea monster, Cetus.

Orpheus retrieved the Golden Fleece.

Orpheus travelled to the Underworld, charmed his way past Charon and Cerberus, and made his way to the palace to talk to Hades and Persephone.

Orpheus killed the Nemean Lion, the Lernean Hydra, and the Chimera.

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What happened when Orpheus sung and played music for Hades and Persephone? (Select all that apply.)

The eagles/vultures stop eating Prometheus' liver.

Sisyphus stopped rolling his boulder, then he sat on it and cried.

Tantalus stopped grabbing for food and drink.

The Furies (Erinyes/The Kindly Ones) weep tears and calm their anger.

Hades and Persephone cried.

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What favor do Hades and Persephone give to Orpheus?

Orpheus is allowed to take the shade of Eurydice (spirit) back to the land of the living.

Orpheus is allowed to stay with Eurydice in Elysium.

Hades and Persephone banish Orpheus from the Underworld forever.

Hades gives Orpheus the cap of invisibility so that he can defeat Medusa.

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What was the condition attached to the favor?

Orpheus must not look back until he and Eurydice had completely left the gates of the Underworld.

Orpheus must take Cerberus for a walk and bring him back to Hades.

Orpheus must return the Apples of the Hesperides.

Orpheus must sing the praises of Hades for the rest of his life.

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Does Orpheus fulfill this condition? What happens?

No. When walking Cerberus they come across the Golden Hind. Cerberus breaks loose from Orpheus and chases after the hind and kills it. Orpheus is punished for his carelessness.

No. Orpheus is overcome with worry and looks back before Eurydice leaves the Underworld, and she is led back to Hades.

Yes. Hades rewards him for singing his praises by making Orpheus immortal.

No. On his way to return the Apples of the Hesprides, he is tricked by Atlas into taking his place holding up the heavens.

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After this, what does Orpheus do? (Select all that apply.)

Orpheus wins all the singing competitions at the Olympics and all the other ancient games.

Orpheus and Eurydice live happily ever after.

Orpheus finds that he cannot enter the Underworld again (the gates are all shut and no one will give him passage).

He retreats into the woods, becomes a hermit, rejects other love, and spends his time charming animals and plants in the forest and mountains.

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Who comes upon Orpheus and why are they angered by him?

A band of Maenads (called the Cicones) spot him, try to flirt with and hang out with him, and then get angry when he rejects them.

Thanatos meets Orpheus and he is angry because Orpheus lost Cerberus.

A group of musicians encountered Orpheus at one of the comeptitions and they are angry because he is so much better than they are.

Hercules sees Orpheus and is angry with him for leaving Hercules during the quest for the Golden Fleece.

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What do they try to do to him? Why doesn’t it work?

Hercules tries to throw Orpheus over a cliff, but the North Wind catches Orpheus and carries him to the palace of Apollo.

Thanatos tries to bring Orpheus back to the Underworld, but he cannot because he didn't know/forgot that Orpheus was banished from Hades.

The band of musicians ask Orpheus if they can be his supporting band, but Orpheus tells them he only plays solo.

They try to attack him by throwing stones, spears, and weapons at him. The stones and weapons are charmed by his playing and singing, which makes them fall short and hit the ground before they could hurt him.

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How do they overcome this problem? Then, what happens to Orpheus?

Thanatos disguises Orpheus as a zombie and brings him back to the Underworld where he has to clean Cerberus' kennel.

Hercules steals Pegasus from Olympus, flies to the palace of Apollo, and strangles Orpheus to death.

The Cicones make so much noise that they drown out Orpheus' singing, causing the weapons and stones to hit him. They attack and tear him limb from limb.

The band practices for a long time and eventually they join Orpheus and go on a tour playing all the major festivals in ancient Greece.

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What happens to Orpheus’ head in particular?

It curses Hercules, delaying his apotheosis.

Orpheus' head keeps singing and telling prophecies after his death. It floats down the river Hebron until it lands on the island of Lesbos, where the people worship it as an oracle.

Cerberus uses it as a chew toy.

The band take it with them on tour in Egypt.

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In the very end, what happens to the shades of Orpheus and Eurydice?

They are never able to find each other in the Underworld.

They replace Hades and Persephone as king and queen of the Underworld.

They are raised to Olympus.

In the very end, the shades of Orpheus and Eurydice meet up and spend eternity walking together, side by side.