Monday, July 13, 2009

Response 9 (Due Tuesday)

Reading Assignment: Theogony, Enuma Elis, Kumarbi Myth

1. Long Answer
What parallels do you see between the Enuma Elis, Theogony, and Kumarbi myths?

2. Short Answer
Do you have any remaining questions regarding the Theogony that I have not yet covered?

3. How does Hesiod describe the River Styx? What function does she serve?

4. How does Hesiod explain the births of Aphrodite and Athena? Why do you think he has Aphrodite born from the genitals of Uranus and Athena born from the head of Zeus?

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