CLA 2000

Assignment 11B
HESTIA, More Aetiological Myth
Directions: Turn in a copy of your ANSWERS to the following questions on SEPARATE paper.
Both parts of this assignment are due ___________.

PART I: [HESTIA] Watch the Video Shown at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XlLTbsF6iM

1. What is the origin of Hestia?

2. What might be considered the “modern” equivalent of the “Hestian” role in
families?
3. What is a myth involving Hestia?
4. Why was Hestia’s role such a fundamental part of Greek society?

Part II [AETIOLOGY]

1. READ the article shown at

https://www.greeka.com/greece-myths/

2. What is a simple way (in your own words) to explain the concept of
ETIOLOGY?
3. List THREE (or more) examples of ETIOLOGICAL MYTH.

Part III [ICARUS & DAEDALUS] Watch the 5:08 Video Shown at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s2QPQnuaGk

1. Who are the main characters in this story?

2. Why was the Labrynth constructed?
3. What is Daedalus’ plan for escape?
4. What is his warning to his son?
5. Does his son follow this advice?
6. How is this story both ETIOLOGICAL and PSYCHOLOGICAL? [hint: the
advice parents give to their kids]

Part IV [Niobe and Latona] Watch the 3:24 video shown at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Avjk1vyV0Y

1. How does the concept of HUBRIS apply in this myth?

2. Why didn’t Diana spare the life of Niobe’s youngest daughter?

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Part V [Echo and Narcissus] Watch the 5:67 video shown at
1. What are some key ideas in this myth?
2. Is the story “just” or “fair” ?
3. What are your thoughts about the end of the story?

Part VI [Demeter and Persephone]

1. Who was Hades’ wife?

2. How had Hades gotten his wife?
3. What is the family relationship between Hades and Persephone?
4. What is Demeter’s Roman name?
5. How does the myth explain the changing of the seasons?

Part VII More Words to Consider

ANASTASIS
CATHARSIS
OMOPHAGIA
PREGNANCY
THYRSIS

Part VIII: Recommended Watching/Reading

1. If you find useful videos/sources, please let me know so I can add

them to my list. "
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