1. Final Exam - Study Outline Know and be able to describe the myth of creation of the gods and humanity in Hesiod’s Theogony: Texts: M&L 55-102, Hesiod’s Theogony, genealogical chart of the gods (on E- Reserve) - The rise of Zeus as the greatest of the gods - The role of Prometheus in the creation and advancement of humans. - The myth of Pandora.

2. Zeus - Zeus and Ganymedes - Zeus and Danae - Zeus and Europa

3. Apollo -Apollo and the foundation of Delphi (Homeric Hymn to Apollo) -Apollo and Marsyas -Apollo and Daphne -Apollo and Coronis -Apollo and Niobe

4. Athena - Athena and Arachne

5. Aphrodite - Aphrodite’s seduction of Anchises (Homeric Hymn to Aphrodite)

6. Artemis -Artemis and Niobe -Artemis and Actaeon -Artemis and Callisto

7. Demeter - Myth of Persephone’s abduction by Hades and Demeter’s search for her daughter (Homeric Hymn to Demeter)

8. Hermes - Myth of Hermes’ birth and his abduction of the cattle of Apollo (Homeric Hymn to Hermes)

9. Dionysus - the myth of Dionysus’ abduction by pirates (Homeric Hymn 7)

10. Orpheus Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice (M&L pp. 377- 381) Orpheus as poet and musician (M&L pp. 381-385) The Trojan War Be familiar with the causes of the Trojan war and the account of the war in the Iliad in the books assigned. In particular you must know who the following characters are (see M&L 466-485):

11. Helen, Clytemnestra, Menelaus, Agamemnon, Priam, Hecuba, Andromache, Astyanax, Paris, Hector, Achilles, Epeus, Diomedes, Protesilaus, Diomedes, Nestor, Ajax the Great, Ajax the Less, Odysseus, Patroclus, Cassandra, Aeneas, Glaucus, Sarpedon, Antenor, Chryses, Chryseis, Briseis I also expect you to be particularly aware of the myth of the judgement of Paris, leading up to the Trojan war. Consider also the following questions in reviewing material about the Trojan saga:

12. Why does Achilles become angry with Agamemnon? What happens during Glaucus ’ meeting with Diomedes in Book 6 (Fagles pg.200)? What happens during the meeting of Hector with his wife Andromache and son Astyanax in book 6 (Fagles pg. 211)? Who is part of the embassy to Achilles in book 9, and what is the outcome of the battle? How does Patroclus end of entering battle and what happens to him (Book 16)? What does Achilles do to Hector? What happens during the duel between Menelaus and Paris? How does the Iliad end? How is Troy eventually sacked? Which of the Trojans survive the sack of Troy? How does Achilles die? What is the role of the gods in the Iliad?

13. Odysseus – Nostoi (Returns), M&L pp. 522-544 Know what ‘ nostoi ’ means, and be familiar with the return stories of the following: Agamemnon, Nestor, Menelaus, Diomedes, Idomeneus, Philoctetes, Neoptolemus Be familiar with the myth of the contest of Odysseus and Ajax for Achilles ’ arms. Be able to describe the adventures which Odysseus has on his way home: the Cicones, Lotus Eaters, Cyclopes, Aeolus, Laestrygonians, Circe, journey to the underworld, Sirens, Wandering Rocks – Charybdis and Scylla, Cattle of the Sun, Calypso and the Phaecians. Know what happens on his return to Ithaca. How does he kill the suitors and reveal himself to Penelope?

14. Heracles – M&L pp. 564-582) Be able to describe in order and in detail the 12 labours of Heracles. (M&L 564-575) Know the story of Heracles ’ marriage to Deianeira and his death/apotheosis (becoming immortal) – M&L 578-582.

15. Mycenaean Saga – M&L pp. 433 – 446 Know the myths surrounding Pelops, Tantalus, Atreus, Thyestes, Agamemnon, Clytemnestra and Aegisthus, Electra, Iphigenia and Orestes. Consider the following: Why is the house of Atreus cursed? Why does Clytemnestra kill Agamemnon? Why is Aegisthus involved? Who are Electra and Orestes and why do they murder Aegisthus and Clytemnestra?

16. Perseus and Theseus – M&L pp. 547 – 558, 600-608 Know the myth of the birth of Perseus, by Danae and Zeus, and the actions of Danae ’ s father Acrisius. Learn the myth of the arrival of Perseus and Danae on Seriphos, and their interaction with Dictys and Polydectes. Know in detail the myth of Perseus ’ journey to the Gorgons, his slaying of Medusa, his return to Seriphos, and his eventual killing of Acrisius. Know the story of Theseus ’ birth and his return from Troezen to Athens. Know the story of Theseus ’ arrival and recognition by his father in Athens, his journey to Crete and killing of the Minotaur, his interaction with Ariadne, and his return to Athens.

17. The Theban Saga – M&L pp.402-428 Know the story of the foundation of Thebes by Cadmus. Know the names of the ten kings of Thebes (listed M&L p. 405). Know in detail the stories surrounding Lycus, Antiope and Laius, father of Oedipus. Know the story of Oedipus ’ birth, his interaction with the sphinx, his incest and eventual (self-)recognition, and the end of his life. Know the story of the attack of the Seven against Thebes (M&L 421-428). Be familiar with Antigone, and the plight she suffers after her brothers Eteocles and Polynices die.

18. Jason and the Argonauts -Phrixus and Helle and their journey to Colchis. -Jason’s voyage to Colchis -The Lemnian Women -Heracles and Hylas -Phineus and the Harpies -The Crashing Rocks (Symplegades) -Jason and Aeetes - the fire breathing bulls, the dragon and the help of Medea -Jason and Medea’s arrival home to Iolcus, the murder of Pelias and their move to Corinth -Jason’s betrayal of Medea and Medea’s murder of her children

19. Roman Mythology - Know the Latin names which correspond to the 12 Greek Olympian gods - The journey of Aeneas from Troy to Italy -Dido and Aeneas - The battle with Turnus and the Latins and the foundation of Lavinium; and the foundation of Alba Longa by Aeneas’ son Ascanius - Romulus and Remus and the foundation of Rome - the rape of the Sabine women

20. Final Examination Saturday, December 16th 2-5 p.m. GEOLOGY (GEO) 2.324