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How powerful was Hestia?
Powerful enough to turn down the marriage of both Apollo and Poseidon by swearing to remain a virgin upon the head of Zeus.
Why does Apollo send a plague upon the Achaeans?
Because Agamennon takes prisoner a priestess (Criseida,or Criseis en English) of Apollo's cult. Her father asks for her liberation for ramson but Agamennon refuses. The father prays to Apollo who is enraged to know about it and punishes Agamennon hubrys sending "arrows of plague" to the achaean camp.All this happens in Homer's Iliad, the story about the troyan war.Calcante, the priest, and Aquiles press Agamennon for the liberation of Criseis. Agamennon finally accepts and offers an holocaust (sacrifice) to Apollo but asks for Briseida (Aquiles' prisoner) in compensation. Because of this, starts the "wrath of Aquiles" which is the opening theme of the Iliad.
What is 'Alas how terrible is wisdom when it brings no profit to the wise' in ancient greek?
to answer this question we have to know the difference between knowledge and wisdom. wisdom is different from knowledge. wisdom has a divine aspect, and it can be attained only if the Almighty showers upon anyone. Knowledge can be gained through reading, education etc........ wisdom once attained will definitely profit in the attainment of liberation.
Why is there no symbol for Coeus?
Coeus is the Titan god of the "north" pole which holds aloft Uranus (Heaven) from Gaea (Earth). Coeus means both "pole" (poios, koios) and "query/inquire" - his mate was Phoebe - a Titan goddess often associated with the moon due to her being the grandmother of Apollo/Artemis- but she was a goddess of oracles, her name comes from phoibos, "bright" or "radiant," phoibaô "to purify" and phoibazô "to give prophesy." She gifted the Oracle of Delphi to Apollo upon his birthday.The Titan gods have symbols/meanings that are most obvious to those who know Greek.
How did the band muse get its name?
The members of Muse, namely the front-man Matthew Bellamy, have stated that their name was mainly chosen because it looked professional on posters and the like. However, Bellamy has also stated that the name could possibly have stemmed from his interest in spirits, ghosts etc and that his experiences in such fields were like "an odd Muse descending upon us." Matthew Bellamy said that his mum used to teach him the Ouija board (to speak to the dead) and so he started hanging around these witches (he says to get laid) and one of them said "an odd Muse descending upon us." ...
Why does Oedipus call upon particular gods in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That they control his life and death is the reason why Oedipus calls upon particular gods in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus calls upon the sun god Apollo, who is the lord of the Pythia, oracle of Delphi. He also mentions Zeus, the chief god. Additionally, he refers to the god of the Underworld of the afterlife.
What suggestion does Creon make when Oedipus asks about the message from god Apollo?
Creon suggests that the reason that the plague is upon Thebes is by one of the land and its' blood. This meaning that the plague is brought on by some one in the family.
When the play Oedipus Rex begins which of the following is true Oedipus knows that the oracles statements have not come true Oedipus is king of the thebes and there is a cursw upon the city Oedipus?
Oedipus is King of Thebes.
What metaphor does Jocasta use to describe Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Helmsman is the metaphor that Jocasta uses to describe Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the term metaphor describes the comparison of what generally is unlike. The description fits Theban Queen Jocasta's characterization of her second husband King Oedipus when she makes a sacrifice to Apollo the god of prophecy. She says that Thebans fear as much as a ship's passengers do upon seeing the helmsman terrified.
To whom does the pronoun 'he' refer in lines 306-308 of 'Oedipus Rex'?
It depends upon the particular edition being consulted in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the lines in the original Greek deal with Theban King Oedipus' welcome of Teiresias the blind prophet. Oedipus discusses Apollo, Laius, Laius' murder and mortals. But English translations may be wordier and therefore refer to earlier events, such as Oedipus' comments about Laius to the chorus leader just after the parodos.
What is the chorus' reaction to Apollo's advice for Thebes in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Calling upon the gods for help is the chorus' reaction to Apollo's advice for Thebes in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus asks for divine assistance in identifying and punishing the guilty in King Laius' murder. The members call for help from Zeus the chief god as well as Apollo the god of prophecy, Artemis the beautiful goddess of the hunt, Athena the goddess of wisdom and Bacchus the wine god.
When the play Oedipus rex begins is Oedipus king of Thebes and is there a curse upon the city?
Yes. Apex answer is a).
What curse does Oedipus repeat to polynices?
Oedipus repeats to Polynices the curse that Polynices and Eteocles, who are brothers, will kill each other in battle. The curse was put upon them by Oedipus, who is their father.
What punishment does Oedipus exact upon himself?
Oedipus gouges out his eyes, and asks Kreon that he be exiled to a place where no Theban will ever see him.
Did one of the Apollo rockets fail to land on earth?
YES... Apollo 13 did upon reentry
Where does Apollo god come from?
Apollo is a ancient Greek god, born upon the island Delos.
Is Hera and Apollo in Tartarus?
No. Apollo and Hera are not in Tartarus, they are Olympian deities, they dwell upon Olympus.
