(a) Name two God-like heroes from ancient
Greek mythology who are the descen-
dants of Lynceus and Hypermnestra.
(b) Name the two brothers of Atlas.
What were the gifts showered upon
Pandora by the Gods?
(d) What did Cain and Abel offer God?
Answers
a)Acrisius and Proetus
b)Epimetheus, Menoetius
c)Poseidon bestowed on her a pearl necklace that would prevent her from drowning. Apollo taught her to play the lyre and to sing. Zeus gave her a foolish, mischievous and idle nature and last but not least, Hera gave her the wiliest gift, curiosity.
d)Abel, a generous shepherd, offered the fattest of his sheep as an oblation to God. But Cain, a miserly farmer, offered only a bunch of grass and some worthless seeds to him
Answer:
A) Lynceus and Hypermnestra had a son their son was Abas(first descendant) Abas father of Acrisius and Proetus(2&3 descendants)
B) Atlas was the son of the Titans Iapetus and Clymene, and his siblings were Epimetheus, Menoetius and Prometheus
C) The gods showered her with many gifts, including golden-threaded clothes, shining jewelry, and fragrant smelling flowers.
D) Abel, a generous shepherd, offered the fattest of his sheep as an oblation to God. But Cain, a miserly farmer, offered only a bunch of grass and some worthless seeds to him.