Mythology Part 5 The House of Artreus and The Royal House of Athens – Flashcards
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which of the following care to members are licensed professionals who the delegate jobs to nursing assistance A)CNA's, nurses B)residents,family C)nurses,PTs,OTs D)NAs,physicians
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C)nurses PTs,OTs
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Which family did Agamemnon (led the Greeks) belong to?
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The House of Arteus.
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Who else belonged to the House of Arteus?
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Agamemnon's wife, Clytemnesrta, (Children) Ighigenia, Orestes and Electra, his brother Menelus and his wife Helen.
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In mythology, The House of Arteus is described as "ill-fated". What is the cause of its misfortune?
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The King of Lydia, Tantalus.
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Who is Tantalus's Father?
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Zeus.
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Although the gods allowed Tantalus to dine with them, what attitude did he give in return?
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Atrocious; cruel; wicked; brutal.
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Why did the gods punish Tantalus?
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Tantalus had his only son, Pelops, Killed, boiled in a cauldron, then served him to the gods.
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Why did Tantalus kill his son and serve him to the gods?
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Tantalus was driven by the passion of hatred for the gods or he wanted to show (in the most horrible way) how easy its it to decive the gods.
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What Tantalus's punishment?
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In Hades, they set an arch-sinner in the pool. Every time Tantalus bent down to drink, the pool would drain. Over the pool were branches of fruit that would be blown away every time he tried to reach it.
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Did Pelops Tantalus's Son, die?
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Yes, however his life was restored by the gods, but they had to replace one of his shoulders with ivory. It is said that Demeter or Thetis had eaten his shoulder when he was served.
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Who was the only descendant that did not suffer from misfortune?
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Pelops.
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Who did Pelops marry?
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Princess Hippodamia.
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Why is Princess Hippodamia the cause of many deaths?
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The princess's father was the direct cause because he did not want her to get married. He would race her suitors with his horses (given by Ares). If the suitor won he would have the princess, if the king won, the suitor would die.
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How did Pelops defeat the King in a chariot race?
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Pelops had horses that were given by Poseidon. However it is said that Princess Hippodamia bribed Myrtilus, the king's charioteer to pull the bolts out of the chariot.
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Who is Tantalus's daughter?
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Niobe.
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Who was Niobe married to?
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Amphion, son of Zeus, twin brother of Zethus. Amphion was a skilled musician yet Zethus had incredible strength.
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Although Zetheus had great strength, why was Amphion more successful in building a wall for Thebes?
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When Amphion struck his lyre, the rocks moved.
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How did Niobe exemplify the arrogance of her father?
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She believed that she was more powerful that mortals. Not only did she try to deceive the gods, she denied them openly. Example: When the people of Thebes were worshiping Leto, she told them to make Leto's sacrifices hers.
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How many kids did Niobe have?
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14 total: 7 sons and 7 daughters.
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What was Niobe's punishment?
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Artemis and Apollo shot her children in front of her.
