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1
Why is Sisyphus punished by the gods?
He defied death and tricked Hades
He killed a god
He stole from Zeus
He offended Athena
2
How does Stephen Fry’s version of the myths differ from traditional retellings?
It focuses exclusively on the heroes
It ignores the moral lessons of the myths
It uses humor and modern language
It focuses on the gods' perspectives only
3
What happens to Asclepius after he is punished by Zeus?
He is struck by a thunderbolt and killed
He is turned into a crow
He is sent to the underworld
He is banished to a distant island
4
Question 6: What is Sisyphus punished to do for eternity?
Live without sleep forever
Carry a boulder up a hill
Guard the gates of the underworld
Build a labyrinth
5
Who challenges Athena to a weaving contest in the myth "Angry Goddesses"?
Hera
Persephone
Medusa
Arachne
6
Why does Asclepius face punishment from Zeus?
He killed a god
He stole fire from the gods
He challenged the gods to a contest
He brought a mortal back to life
7
Which goddess turned Arachne into a spider?
Hera
Athena
Demeter
Aphrodite
8
What is the punishment that Arachne faces after losing to Athena in their weaving contest?
She is thrown into the ocean
She is turned into a spider
She is banished from Greece
She is turned to stone
9
What is Asclepius famous for in Greek mythology?
Crafting powerful weapons
Being a great warrior
Creating the first city
Being the god of healing
10
What is the main theme that connects the myths of Arachne, Asclepius, and Sisyphus?
The consequences of defiance and pride
The power of love and beauty
The triumph of mortals over gods
The creation of the world