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1. The mythic hero is usually... A. half god B. half Greek C. a spiritual or mor

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Question

1. The mythic hero is usually...

A. half god

B. half Greek

C. a spiritual or moral leader

D. half beast

2. When Orpheus confronts Hades and Persephone, he...

A. educes them to tears

B. challenges them to a riddle contest

C. chains them below Tartarus

D. Transforms them into angels

3. In the hymn to Dionysus, what does Dionysus transform his kidnappers into?

A. Dolphins

B. Vines

C.Snakes

D. Swallows

4. As described in Orphic beliefs, both Dionysus and the hero/deity Orpheus...

A. Descend into Hades

BInvent the lyre

C.Invent the customs of marriage

D. Marry goddesses

Explanation / Answer

1. The mythic hero is usually...

A. half god

he may be half mortal on mother's side and half God on onother side