Ovid's Metamorphoses: A Collection of Roman Myths Everyone Must Read! - (Roman/Greek Mythology)

The video explores stories from Ovid's Metamorphosis, highlighting themes of transformation and punishment. It covers the tales of Callisto, Arachne, Pygmalion, Icarus, and Mercury, each illustrating the consequences of hubris, love, and betrayal. These stories reflect the interplay between humans and gods, showcasing the power of transformation in mythology.

What is the central theme of Ovid's Metamorphosis?

• Love and War

• Transformation

• Heroism

• Revenge

Who was Callisto transformed into a bear by?

• Athena

• Hera

• Zeus

• Artemis

What was Arachne's hubris that led to her punishment?

• Stealing from the gods

• Disrespecting Zeus

• Ignoring Hera's warnings

• Claiming to be a better weaver than Athena

What was Arachne transformed into as a result of her contest with Athena?

• A bird

• A snake

• A tree

• A spider

What did Pygmalion wish for at the festival of Venus?

• Wealth and power

• A kingdom of his own

• Immortality

• A bride like his ivory statue

What was the name given to Pygmalion's statue after it came to life?

• Aphrodite

• Galatea

• Helen

• Athena

What advice did Daedalus give to Icarus before their flight?

• Ignore the sun

• Fly a middle course

• Follow the stars

• Fly close to the sea

What was the consequence of Icarus flying too close to the sun?

• He was saved by Zeus

• He reached the heavens

• His wings melted

• He gained superpowers

What did Hermes do to Battis after he betrayed him?

• Banished him from the land

• Turned him into a stone

• Cursed him with silence

• Turned him into a tree

What was the lesson from the story of Mercury and Battis?

• The importance of honesty

• The danger of greed

• The power of love

• The value of silence