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  • King of Troy
    Peleus
    Paris
    Agamemnon
    Priam
  • What does Athena promise Paris for the golden apple?
    supreme wisdom
    to make him ruler of all mankind
    wealth and power and honor
    a wife as fair as herself
  • When does Paris confess his love for Helen?
    right before he gives the golden apple to Aphrodite
    while Menelaus is out hunting
    after Menelaus's men steal his prized bull
    at the feast when he arrives at Menelaus's hall
  • what is the second wedding that happens in the story?
    Prince Paris and Oenone
    King Menelaus and Helen
    King Odysseus and Penelope
    Prince Hector and Thetis
  • Who is the woman that Aphrodite gives Paris?
    Helen
    Oenone
    Hecuba
    Ms. Nikki
  • (C&E) Cause: Eris shows up the the wedding uninvited to take revenge. What is the effect of this situation?
    Eris tossed the golden apple into the crowd.
  • Goddess of wisdom
    Athena
  • Who told King Priam and Queen Hecuba that she would give birth to a firebrand?
    a soothsayer
  • (C&E) Effect: The goddesses asked the guests to judge who best deserved the apple. What is the cause?
    The three goddesses were arguing over who deserved the apple.
  • Goddess of beauty
    Aphrodite
  • What is a purpose of a myth?
    describe historical events, explain nature, give lessons about customs
  • What did Helen leave behind when she left with Paris?
    Her baby
  • What did the apple say on it?
    To the Fairest
  • (C&E) Effect: Eris was not invited the the wedding party. What is the cause?
    Eris took trouble with her wherever she went
  • How long did the quarrel between the gods last?
    17-20 years
  • Wife of Zues
    Hera
  • Helen was also known as...
    Helen the Desired One
    Helen of Greece
    Helen of the Golden Hair
    Helen of the Fair Cheeks
  • (C&E) Cause: The apple had the words ‘to the fairest’ written on its side. What is the effect of this situation?
    The three greatest goddesses each claimed that the apple was hers
  • which of the following are specific elements of a myth? (clues you're reading a myth)
    big conflicts
    stage directions and scenes
    heroes
    algebra
  • Who is Menelaus?
    The king Helen is married to
  • Why does Helen's father demand loyalty to Menelaus from others?
    He's afraid Helen's suitor's will cause trouble one day.
    He owes Menelaus a large dowry (money) and cannot pay it.
    Odysseus threatened to take back Helen.
    menelaus once saved his life, and he is ever grateful.
  • despair is...
    a desire for revenge
    a feeling of hopelessness
    a need to argue or disagree
    a feeling of rage and anger
  • What attracted Helen to Paris?
    Paris look younger and better-looking than her husband
  • How did the city of Troy become rich?
    They made merchant ships pay a toll in order to pass through the strait.
  • What reason does Paris give Menelaus for visiting Sparta?
    To see Helen and her beauty
    To negotiate a trade agreement
    To discuss allegiances between their nations
    To experience Menelaus' famous generosity
  • (C&E) Effect: The guests refused to answer. What is the cause?
    The guests did not want to upset any of the goddesses
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