Panic was based off of the legends of the Greek God Pan.
2. What is the connection between the tale of Pyramus and Thisbe and William Shakespeare?
The big connection between the tale of Pyramus and Thisbe and William Shakespeare appears in the similar story lines of Pyramus and Thisbe and Romeo and Juliet. In both stories the two lovers are unable to be with each other because of the parents wedding. The endings for both stories result in the deaths of the two lovers.
3. What talent is associated with Orpheus and what role does that play in his death?
Orpheus possessed a legendary musical talent that allowed him to have control over living things. His musical talent allows him to convince even the most powerful Gods like Hades to allow him to do what he wants. However, every legend has to come to an end. Orpheus fell in love with a nymph named …show more content…
Why did Pelias send Jason on a journey?
Being the paranoid little man he was, Pelias sent Jason away because he was afraid Jason would come to kill him to take the throne. However, Pelias ends up getting assassinated by Jason’s lover and results in Jason being the heir.
5. What favor did Phaethon ask of his …show more content…
His story of founding the city of Thebes began when he consulted an oracle. The oracle told him that he should build a city where a specific cow would lay. He followed a cow to a certain area with his companions and when the cow stopped to rest, Cadmus decided to sacrifice the cow. Needing water for this ritual, Cadmus sent his companions to a spring guarded by a sacred dragon. His companions were no match for this dragon and were slaughtered. When Cadmus learned of this, he went to kill the dragon himself. Athena then told him to get the dragon’s teeth and sow it to the ground. From the ground came fearsome warriors who fought to the death until 5 remained. These men then helped Cadmus build the city of