Cadmus and the Gods: A Mythological Journey

Cadmus, a Phoenician prince, embarks on a journey to find his sister Europa, abducted by Zeus. Guided by the Oracle of Delphi, he founds Thebes after slaying a sacred serpent, incurring the wrath of the gods. Despite building a city and marrying Harmonia, Cadmus' family faces numerous tragedies due to divine retribution. Ultimately, Cadmus and Harmonia transform into snakes, repaying their debt to the gods.

What task was Cadmus given after Zeus took his sister Europa?

• To find and follow a sacred cow

• To fight a giant serpent

• To seek revenge on Zeus

• To build a temple for Zeus

What did Cadmus unknowingly do when he killed the serpent?

• He pleased the gods

• He sealed his fate with tragedy

• He angered Athena

• He became immortal

How did Athena assist Cadmus after he killed the serpent?

• She turned him into a god

• She helped him find Europa

• She instructed him to plant the serpent's teeth

• She gave him a magical sword

What was the consequence of Actaeon stumbling upon Artemis?

• He was made a king

• He was transformed into a stag

• He was granted immortality

• He was turned into a lion

What happened to Semele when Zeus revealed his divine form to her?

• She was saved by Hera

• She became a goddess

• She perished

• She was turned into a tree

Who was the child of Zeus and Semele?

• Apollo

• Hermes

• Dionysus

• Ares

What tragic event involved Agave and Autonoë?

• They became priestesses of Dionysus

• They were banished from Thebes

• They killed Agave's son in a fit

• They were turned into birds

What curse did Hera and the Furies place on Ino?

• She was made a servant of the gods

• She was turned into a tree

• She was turned into a bird

• She was driven into madness and the sea

What realization did Cadmus have about the serpent he killed?

• It was a mythical creature

• It was a guardian of Thebes

• It was sacred to the gods

• It was a mortal enemy

How did Cadmus and Harmonia's story conclude?

• They transformed into snakes

• They became rulers of Thebes

• They ascended to Mount Olympus

• They were forgiven by the gods