Atalanta and Meleager: Myths and Relationships

How was Atalanta's birth story different than Meleager's? (More than one)

• She was abadoned

• She was raised by a bear

• She was raised by a queen

• She loved to hunt

Why did Meleager's parents worry about him?

• He hunted too much

• He didn't want to get married

• He wanted to fight giants

• He was lost

How did Altalanta and Meleager meet?

• Meleager killed her brother

• Meleager killed her mother

• Meleager was hunting for a wife

• Meleager went to Arcadia to find her.

Atalanta thought that Meleager was using "magic" on her. What was really happening?

• She had an upset stomach

• She was wounded from the fight.

• She was falling in love

• She was dehydrated

Which goddess wanted to teach Atalanta and Meleager a lesson?

• Hera

• Aphrodite

• Artemis

• Demeter

Who visited Meleager's mom when he was a baby?

• Zeus

• Artemis

• Atropos

• Aphrodite

When Atalanta met Meleager she thought he was using what against her?

• Strength

• Magic

• Intelligence

• Money

What did Artemis create as a challenge for Meleager and Atalanta?

• Rhinoceros

• Boar

• Bull

• Lion

What item was tied to Meleagers life?

• Atalanta's javelin

• A stick

• A sword

• Atlanta's heart

Who wounded the creature on the hunt before it was killed?

• Meleager

• Atalanta

• Theseus

• Acrisius