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	A regular epithet of Apollo is "Pythian," and the priestess at Delphi is called the "Pythia." What does the root of this word mean?   rot wisdom dolphin prophecy heavy with meaning

	The father of Apollo and Artemis is Zeus. Who is their mother?   Themis Leto Leda Ortygia

	Which of the following was NOT one of Apollo's botched romances?   the Sibyl of Cumae Coronis Cassandra Phoebê Daphnê

	Though Apollo is the god of music, another god gave him his first lyre. Who was it?   Pan Zeus Autolycus Hermes

	Why was Apollo born on the remote island of Delos?   It was close to Ortygia, where Artemis was born, and Artemis was needed to help with her brother's birth. Its name means "shining." As it was sometimes covered with water, it was an exception to Hera's prohibition to "all lands under the sun." Its remoteness protected it from the watchful Hera, who was trying to prevent the birth.

	You read about two great liars in this chapter. One was Hermes. Who was the other?   Syrinx Autolycus Pan Marsyas

	Hephaestus bound four different deities in his exquisite devices. Who were they?   Zeus, Ares, Aphrodite, Poseidon Prometheus, Ares, Aphrodite, Apollo Poseidon, Ares, Aphrodite, Hermes Hera, Ares, Aphrodite, Prometheus

	Hermes was very active on his first day. He invented all of the following except one. Which is it?   the mirror wicker sandals a lyre a way of starting fire by friction blood sausage

	How does Greek myth account for the similarity between the word for "dolphin" and the site of Apollo's oracle, "Delphi."   Apollo, disguised as a dolphin, hijacked a boat and compelled its crew to become his priests. Dolphins are especially numerous near the site of Delphi. Apollo's sacred animal is the dolphin. Dolphins, being hard to catch, were an especially prized sacrifice to Apollo.

	Hermes is a busy divinity. He protects or guides all but which of the following?   thieves the Dead orators lawyers liars businessmen

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