The questions in this section address Hesiod’s ‘Theogony,’ a prose translation of theGreek poets that account for the creation of the universe and subsequent events.
1.Who are the Muses? In your response be sure to include (1) the name of their father and(2) their three “songs.”4 pointsYour answer
2.Summarize the events in Cosmogony. 5 points Your answer
3.How is the Greek creation story similar to the Judaic creation account (Genesis 1 – 4). Besure to include at least 2 salient, i.e. important, similarities.10 points Your answer
4.How is the Greek creation story different from the Judaic creation account (Genesis 1 – 4).Be sure to include at least 2 salient, i.e. important, differences.10 points Your answer
5.Compare the rise of Cronos to the rise of Zeus. How are their stories similar?5 points Youranswer
6.What is the speaker’s intention in Metamorphoses?2 points Your answer
7.Who is the Creator in Metamorphoses?4 points Your answer
8.According to Metamorphoses, how does man differ from beasts?2 points Your answer
9.In your own words, describe the Four Ages of Man. For each Age, limit your response to 2- 5 sentences. Be sure to include which Roman god rules Olympus where applicable.8points Your answer
10.What is Lycaon’s crime? How is he punished?4 points Your answer
11.Describe Jove’s destruction of mankind. (How does he destroy mankind?)2 points Youranswer
12.Summarize the Story of Tiresias. What important gift does Jove give him? Your answe
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