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Cupid and Psyche
Myth 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Psyche | Psyche, a mortal woman of extraordinary beauty, attracts the jealousy of Venus |
| Psyche and Cupid | Venus sends her son, Cupid, to make Psyche fall in love with a hideous creature. However, Cupid falls in love with Psyche himself and whisks her away to a hidden palace, visiting her only at night and forbidding her to see his face. |
| Psyche and cupid part 2 | Psyche's sisters, envious of her luxurious life, convince her to discover her husband's true identity. One night, Psyche lights a lamp to see Cupid's face, accidentally waking him by dripping hot oil on his sholder. Betrayed, Cupid leaves her |
| Psyche and cupid fairy tale ending | Cupid found her and put it back in the box Cupid went to Zues and he formally married them and made Psyche immortal |
| Venus task 1 | Venus gave her a mixed heap of wheat, poppy, and millet to sort (the smallest seeds) The ants took pity on her and helped her |
| Venus task 2 | Venus made Psyche go fetch wool from sheep with fleeces of gold The reed said to wait until the sheep came out of the bushes to rest beside a river, then there will be wool hanging on the sharp thicket |
| Venus task 3 | Venus told her to fill flasks with water from the river styx (which is on a hill), the rocks were steep and slimy and the water rushed, worst taks yet And eagle seized the flask and brough to back to her full of black water |
| What does Psyche’s beauty cause Venus? | Jealous rage -people abandon her temple to worship Psyche instead |
| Who is Psyche’s husband? | -the sweetest and fairest of all creatures -a fearful winged serpent, stronger than the gods themselves -cupid |
| Describe Psyche’s sisters. | -not nearly as pretty of Psyche -each married to a king -they were jealous for Psyche’s mansion and riches, plotted how to ruin her -curious about who Psyche’s husband is |
| What happens to Psyche’s Husband’s shoulder? | -Some hot oil from Psyche’s lamp fell on his shoulder |
| primary enemy | venus |
| protagonist is most know for | Psyche extraordinary beauty and her perseverance in overcoming challenges |
| Protagonist’s Flaw and Consequence of this Flaw | curiosity: Psyche accidentally wakes Cupid while trying to see him, causing him to flee. This leads to their separation and initiates Psyche's arduous journey to win him back. -venus gives her tasks |
| important symbol | The lamp symbolizes Psyche's curiosity and represents her quest to uncover the truth about her husband. reveals Cupid's identity but also exposes Psyche's disobedience. |
| themes | 1. curiosity leads to significant consequences; seeking knowledge can have both positive and negative outcomes. 2.Love cannot live where there is no trust 3. determination to overcome challenges and prove her love for Cupid(perseverance) |
| vennus task 4 | Psyche has to take a box to the underworld and ask Persphone/proserpine to fill it with some of her beauty. Psyche got it but her curiosity and vain tempted her to open the box |
| venus's jeleousy | Psyche is left to wander in search of him.Psyche undergoes a series of difficult tasks set by Venus to prove her love and worthiness. |
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