If you are looking for the beginning of the study for Tales of the Greek Heroes then you can go HERE for a brief introduction. At the bottom of the introduction you will find the links to each section of the study guide as it becomes available. If you would like to see the growing list of available book studies you can go HERE. Enjoy!
Grammar Questions: (The Information of the Text)
What did an oracle tell Pelias to “beware of”? (pg. 201)
What act of Kindness did Jason perform for an old woman and who did she turn out to be? (pg. 202)
What did the immortal Hera promise Jason? (pg. 202)
What quest did Pelias say must happen before he would give up his throne to Jason? (pg. 203)
What did Athena fasten to the prow of the Argo? (pg. 203)
Who was the only Argonaut to fight in the Trojan War? (pg. 204)
How did Orpheus almost retrieve his wife from the dead? (pg. 204)
What tragedy occurred between the Argonauts and King Cyzicus? (pg. 205)
How did the Argonauts get past the “Clashing Rocks”? (pg. 206)
For what skill were Circe and Medea known? (pg. 207)
Where was the Golden Fleece found and what was guarding it? (pg. 208-209)
How did Jason manage to get past this guard? (pg. 209-210)
What horribly wicked thing did Medea do which Jason could never forgive? (pg. 211-212)
Logic Questions: (Interpreting, Comparing/Contrasting, Reasoning)
What was Hera’s purpose in appearing as an old woman and asking Jason for help? (pg. 202)
Why would Jason suggest the quest for the Golden Fleece to Pelias? (pg. 203)
Why did King Phineus advise Jason to release a Heron when approaching the “Clashing Rocks”? (pg. 206)
Based upon what this story tells us about Medea, why do you think she brought her younger brother on the ship in the first place? (pg. 210-212)
Rhetoric Questions: (The Analysis of Ideas in the Text)
In this story Orpheus uses his voice and lyre to great effect. How much power does music have in real life? Can it be used to manipulate people and situations? If so, give an example.
As a follow up to the previous question, is it morally permissible to use music to affect the emotions of the hearer? What guidelines would you suggest, if any, as to how we ought to use music to move people and how we ought not?
Jason commits to marrying Medea in order to accomplish his goal to acquire the golden fleece. Should we ever agree to partner with someone wicked in order to accomplish a good end? Why or why not? If you said yes, what kind of circumstances would make this necessary or appropriate?
Theological Analysis: (Sola Scriptura)
How does Scripture address the practice of witchcraft? What is the Christian attitude toward such practices? Consider Deuteronomy 18:9-14 when giving your answer.
Virtues/Vices/Great Ideas: (Find them in the Text)
Love, Obsession, Myth, Hatred