Understanding Titanomachy and the Elder Olympians: Study Guide
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Unit 4 Study Questions & Learning Objectives Upon completing your assigned reading and attending the accompanying class discussions, you should be able to: Titanomachy: The Revolt Against Cronos 1.Explainhow Zeus was able to remain undetected on Crete and identifythe important beings who helped rear him (a note on very properEnglish usage: you “raise” animals, but you “rear” children –though we commonly do not make this distinction [e.g. “You weren’t raised right!”, a colloquial expression with manygrammatical problems!]. Just an FYI!). Readings: Berens, § 15-16. 2.Describehow Zeus rescues his siblings from Cronos and how Cronos responds to this action. Readings: Berens, §163.Describethe Titanomachy, identifythe main participants on each side and explainhow Zeus was able to win this war and what symbolic significance his victory holds. Readings: Berens, § 17-18Division of the World and the Gigantomachy 4.Explainhow Zeus and his brothers divide the world and the symbolic significance of this action. Readings: Berens, § 20
5.Describethe origin of the Lesser Giants, their powers and attributes and identifythe leader of this group of beings. Readings: Berens, § 206.Describethe Gigantomachy, identifythe notable stories associated with this battle and explainhow Zeus wins this contest to establish himself as Father of Gods and Men. Readings: Berens, § 21The Elder Olympians The following study question applies to ALL of the remaining topics for this unit of material: Describethe following attributes of each of the gods below: ✓Epithets or Alternate Names ✓Areas of Influence or Responsibility ✓Appearance ✓Consorts or Spouse ✓Special equipment ✓Sacred animals ✓Sacred spaces Note: Many of the gods have stories connected with them that Berens relates. You can skip these for now –we will double back and discuss them in more detail and as appropriate when we begin reading The Metamorphoses. 7.Zeus Readings: Berens, § 26-308.Hera Readings: Berens, § 39-429.Poseidon Readings: Berens, § 102-10510.Demeter Readings: Berens, § 50-52
11.Hades Readings: Berens, § 131-13312.Hestia Readings: Berens, § 49