Phaethon QUIZ!

What was the myth of Phaethon created to explain in nature, and how did it explain it?

Amber, by saying it was the tears of the nymphs who found him dead.

BONUS QUESTION! What does the name "Phaethon" mean? A) Honesty and Trust B) Of the sun C) Bad Driver D) Faithful one E) Fat and Foolish

C) Bad Driver!

BONUS QUESTION: What is a modern-day "Apollo's Chariot?" A) Hot sauce B) A car C) A bike D) A rollercoaster E) A propane company

D) A rollercoaster!

True or False: Helios and Apollo are the same person.

FALSE: Helios and Apollo are both known as the sun god in different stories, but they are two different gods and Helios is more commonly known as the sun god.

Name an ancient Greek architectural feature mentioned in the presentation.

Grand limestone pillars or beams.

What is one of the plants mentioned in the presentation and its meaning in Greek mythology?

Lotus flower: lair of sirens Linden tree: love and Aphrodite

In Edith Hamilton's version of "Phaethon", what is Phaethon's wish to Apollo and why do you suppose he asks for this wish?

Phaethon asks to drive Apollo's sun chariot because he wants to prove that he is the son of Apollo.

What is Apollo's full name and what is the definition?

Phoebus Apollo meaning brilliant or shining.

What is one symbol in the story, and what does it symbolize?

Sun - abuse of power, Epahus - temptation, chariot - bravery

Name at least two constellations.

The Bull/Taurus, The Lion/Leo, The Scorpion/Scorpius, The Great Crab/Cancer