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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. In the first Hymn to Hermes, who is described as Hermes's mother?
2. As described in The Hymn to Asclepios, what is Asclepios known for?
3. How many of the stolen animals does Hermes sacrifice in the caves?
4. What type of leaves appear as the boat continues to sail while holding Dionysus?
5. What type of armor does Ares have, according to the poet?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is Hermes born and raised?
2. What is one of the theories for why some of the hymns are so short?
3. How is the birth and childhood of Dionysus described in The Second Hymn to Dionysus?
4. How does the poet explain Hera's power?
5. Why do some historians think that Homer did not actually write his poems?
6. How is Asclepios described in The Hymn to Asclepios?
7. What other name is Herakles known as, and how is he born?
8. As explained in the Introduction, what is the purpose of The Homeric Hymns?
9. Where is Dionysus captured in The Hymn to Dionysus?
10. How is the Earth referred to in The Hymn to the Earth, and what is she praised for?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Dionysus is given three hymns in The Homeric Hymns.
1) Describe Dionysus's birth and how he is different than some of the other gods.
2) Explain the events surrounding his capture and how he frees himself.
3) Describe the fate of the crew after Dionysus is free.
4) Using Dionysus's story as an example, analyze the idea of transformation vs. destruction as it is included in Greek mythology.
Essay Topic 2
Analyze the main differences between major gods and minor gods by explaining the characteristics of each. Also, include descriptions of The Hymn to Asclepios and The Hymn to Pan as examples of the minor gods and what they represent to the poet and Greek myths.
Essay Topic 3
Compare Zeus and Poseidon in terms of characteristics, skills, reputation, and influence. Also, explain some of the possible reasons why the hymns for both Zeus and Poseidon might have been so short. Use The Hymn to Zeus and The Hymn to Poseidon as a reference to support your analysis.
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