LIST ANY TEN GREEK MYTHOLOGICAL CHARACTERS MENTIONED IN THE PLAY 'THE MERCHANT OF VENICE' AND BRIEFLY DESCRIBE EACH OF THEM.
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1) Sibylla => Sibylla of greek mythology is famous for her old age. She was granted as many years of life as the grains of sand she holds in her hand.
2) Jason => The greek mythological hero who went to hunt the golden fleece and came back victorious.
3) Hercules => The greek hero famous for his strength and adventures
4) Orpheus => A legendary musician, poet, and prophet in ancient Greek religion and myth.
5) Medea => In Greek mythology, Medea is the daughter of King of Colchis, who helped Jason to obtain the golden fleece.
6) Nestor => An old and wise Greek general. He was a serious personality and if ever he laughed at a joke, it would be an extremely funny one.
7) Troilus =>
8) Cressida = >
They boths were lovers. But when Cressida was given as an exchange for prisoners. For a long time Troilus waited for his love while Cressida fled with Diomed.
9) Dido => In Greek legends, Dido is depicted as the founder of Carthage. She fell in love with Aeneus and she later killed herself as Aeneus deserted her.
10) Aeson => Father of the Greek hero Jason
References from the ICSE class 10 Merchant of Venice text book
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1) Sibylla => Sibylla of greek mythology is famous for her old age. She was granted as many years of life as the grains of sand she holds in her hand.
2) Jason => The greek mythological hero who went to hunt the golden fleece and came back victorious.
3) Hercules => The greek hero famous for his strength and adventures
4) Orpheus => A legendary musician, poet, and prophet in ancient Greek religion and myth.
5) Medea => In Greek mythology, Medea is the daughter of King of Colchis, who helped Jason to obtain the golden fleece.
6) Nestor => An old and wise Greek general. He was a serious personality and if ever he laughed at a joke, it would be an extremely funny one.
7) Troilus =>
8) Cressida = >
They boths were lovers. But when Cressida was given as an exchange for prisoners. For a long time Troilus waited for his love while Cressida fled with Diomed.
9) Dido => In Greek legends, Dido is depicted as the founder of Carthage. She fell in love with Aeneus and she later killed herself as Aeneus deserted her.
10) Aeson => Father of the Greek hero Jason
References from the ICSE class 10 Merchant of Venice text book
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