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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Anchises pray for after meeting Aphrodite?
2. What characteristic does the hymn point out about Hephaistos?
3. According to Aphrodite, what will the child she has with Anchises grow to become?
4. Who reportedly witnessed the birth of Athena?
5. Which manifestations of the sun are discussed in The Hymn to the Sun?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the explanation of the seasons according to the myths?
2. Who assists the poet in the beginning of The Hymn to the Moon, and what is the moon's name?
3. What happens when Aphrodite meets Anchises?
4. In what way does Hestia's power or presence compare to that of the other gods and goddesses?
5. How are Persephone and Demeter reunited and what are the conditions of Persephone's return?
6. How does Demeter encounter King Celeus and Metanira?
7. How does Anchises respond to Aphrodite's true identity and what is the result of their affair?
8. How many hymns are written about Hestia and what is she praised for?
9. Who are the Muses and what influence do they have?
10. How is the birth of Aphrodite explained in The Second Hymn to Aphrodite?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The compilation of The Homeric Hymns is discussed in the Introduction.
1) Define the term "Homeric" and why it is applied to the hymns that are featured in this collection.
2) Explain the hexameter form that Homer was known to use and how it is present in the hymns.
3) Analyze the different purposes of the hymns as they are presented in the Introduction.
Essay Topic 2
Describe Hestia's presence and the importance of it as it relates to both the immortal and mortal. In addition, compare Hestia's involvement in Greek mythology with the other gods and goddesses, and explain why she is considered to hold so much power.
Essay Topic 3
The Muses are an important part of the connection between the gods/goddesses and humanity.
1) Describe the influence of the Muses and what areas of life they affect.
2) Explain who the main people are that are influenced by the Muses and why.
3) Describe the ways that the Muses are included in hymns (besides The Hymn to the Muses) and the value of their participation.
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