The Greeks Had Names for Them

The Washington Post | April 4, 1999 | Copyright

Later writers often return to classical sources, reworking ancient themes, bringing the gods up to date. For fun, match up the following mythological figures with the modern writings or artwork based on them. Answers appear on page 5.

1. Dedalus

2. Odysseus 3. Prometheus 4. Pandora's Box 5. Orpheus 6. Cupid and Psyche 7. Saturn devouring his children 8. Hercules 9. Venus 10. Pan 11. The Furies 12. The Trojan War 13. The Roman Pantheon of Gods 14. Helen in Egypt 15. Circe 16. Philoctetes A. Louise Brooks's greatest film B. A biography of Balzac, by Andre Maurois C. Jean Cocteau's "The Blood of ...

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