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Study Guide: Greek Mythology: Aglaurus

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Greek Mythology: Aglaurus Study Guide

I. Identity and Lineage

Aglaurus was an Athenian princess known for her role in Greek mythology.

Answer: True

Explanation: Aglaurus was indeed an Athenian princess, a significant figure in Greek mythology, often identified by the variant name Agraulus.

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Aglaurus, daughter of King Cecrops I of Athens, had a mother also named Aglaurus, who was the daughter of King Actaeus.

Answer: True

Explanation: Aglaurus's father was King Cecrops I of Athens, and her mother was also named Aglaurus, who was the daughter of King Actaeus.

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Aglaurus had two sisters, Herse and Pandrosus, and potentially a brother named Erysichthon.

Answer: True

Explanation: Aglaurus was indeed the sister of Herse and Pandrosus. Some accounts also mention a brother named Erysichthon.

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Aglaurus's mother was named Herse, who was the daughter of King Cecrops I.

Answer: False

Explanation: Aglaurus's father was King Cecrops I of Athens, and her mother was also named Aglaurus, who was the daughter of King Actaeus. Herse was Aglaurus's sister.

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Who was Aglaurus in Greek mythology?

Answer: An Athenian princess and daughter of King Cecrops I.

Explanation: Aglaurus was an Athenian princess, daughter of King Cecrops I, known for her role in various Greek myths.

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Which of the following was NOT listed as a sibling of Aglaurus?

Answer: Erichthonius

Explanation: Aglaurus's siblings were Herse and Pandrosus, and potentially Erysichthon. Erichthonius was an infant entrusted to her care, not her sibling.

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Who was Aglaurus's mother, according to the text?

Answer: Aglaurus (daughter of Actaeus)

Explanation: Aglaurus's mother was also named Aglaurus, and she was the daughter of King Actaeus.

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What is the primary difference between the Aglaurus mentioned in the introduction and the Aglaurus mentioned as a parent of Cecrops I?

Answer: The former is the daughter of Cecrops I, the latter was the daughter of King Actaeus (and mother of Cecrops I).

Explanation: The Aglaurus typically discussed in the myths is the daughter of Cecrops I. However, there was also an earlier Aglaurus, daughter of King Actaeus, who was the mother of Cecrops I. The primary focus is on the daughter of Cecrops I.

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II. Mythological Narratives

Aglaurus had a daughter named Alcippe with the god Hermes.

Answer: False

Explanation: Aglaurus had a daughter named Alcippe with the god Ares, and a son named Ceryx with the god Hermes.

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In Euripides' *Ion*, Aglaurus and her sisters were tasked by Athena with guarding the infant Erichthonius.

Answer: True

Explanation: In Euripides' play *Ion*, Athena entrusted the infant Erichthonius to Aglaurus and her sisters for safekeeping, and they were described as dancing near the shrine of Pallas (Athena).

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The *Bibliotheca* myth attributes the origin of Erichthonius to Hephaestus's attempt to rape Aphrodite.

Answer: False

Explanation: The *Bibliotheca* myth attributes the origin of Erichthonius to Hephaestus's attempt to rape Athena, resulting in his semen falling upon Gaia, who then gave birth to Erichthonius.

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Athena warned Aglaurus and her sisters never to open the box containing Erichthonius.

Answer: True

Explanation: Athena explicitly warned Aglaurus and her sisters never to open the box in which the infant Erichthonius was kept.

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Upon opening the box of Erichthonius, Aglaurus and Herse were blessed by Athena for their curiosity.

Answer: False

Explanation: Upon opening the box of Erichthonius, Aglaurus and Herse were overcome with insanity, not blessed by Athena for their curiosity.

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According to Hyginus, Aglaurus and Herse committed suicide by leaping into the sea after opening the forbidden box.

Answer: True

Explanation: Hyginus's account states that after opening the forbidden box and succumbing to madness, Aglaurus and Herse leaped into the sea.

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According to the source, Aglaurus and Herse were punished by Athena by being turned into snakes.

Answer: False

Explanation: According to the source, Aglaurus and Herse were punished by Athena by being overcome with insanity and leaping to their deaths, not by being turned into snakes.

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Athena became enraged and caused Mount Lycabettus to form after Aglaurus and Herse obeyed her command regarding the box.

Answer: False

Explanation: Athena became enraged and caused Mount Lycabettus to form after Aglaurus and Herse *disobeyed* her command regarding the box, not after they obeyed.

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Gaia played a direct role in raising Erichthonius after his birth from the earth.

Answer: False

Explanation: Gaia gave birth to Erichthonius after Hephaestus's semen fell upon her, but Athena then entrusted the infant to Aglaurus and her sisters for safekeeping, rather than Gaia raising him.

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The crow's role in the myth was to witness Athena's rage and transformation of Mount Lycabettus.

Answer: False

Explanation: The crow's role was to witness the sisters opening the forbidden box and report their disobedience to Athena, which then led to Athena's wrath and subsequent events.

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Mount Lycabettus is significant because it was the location from which Aglaurus and Herse leaped to their deaths.

Answer: False

Explanation: Mount Lycabettus is significant because, in one version of the myth, it is the mountain Athena dropped in her rage after the sisters disobeyed her, not the location from which they leaped.

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Aglaurus's son, Ceryx, was fathered by the god Ares.

Answer: False

Explanation: Aglaurus's son, Ceryx, was fathered by the god Hermes. Her daughter, Alcippe, was fathered by the god Ares.

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According to the *Bibliotheca* myth, how did Erichthonius originate?

Answer: He was born from Gaia after Hephaestus's semen fell upon her.

Explanation: The *Bibliotheca* myth states that Erichthonius originated from Gaia after Hephaestus's semen fell upon her during an attempted assault on Athena.

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What dire warning did Athena give Aglaurus and her sisters regarding the infant Erichthonius?

Answer: Never to open the box he was kept in.

Explanation: Athena entrusted the infant Erichthonius to Aglaurus and her sisters with the explicit warning never to open the box he was contained within.

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What was the immediate consequence for Aglaurus and Herse after opening the forbidden box, according to Euripides' account?

Answer: They were overcome with insanity and leaped to their deaths.

Explanation: According to Euripides' account, upon opening the forbidden box, Aglaurus and Herse were seized by insanity and subsequently leaped to their deaths.

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Which god was Aglaurus's consort with whom she had a son named Ceryx?

Answer: Hermes

Explanation: Aglaurus had a son named Ceryx with the god Hermes.

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What role did a crow play in one version of the Erichthonius myth?

Answer: It witnessed the sisters opening the box and reported them to Athena.

Explanation: In one version of the myth, a crow observed Aglaurus and Herse opening the forbidden box and subsequently informed Athena of their disobedience.

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According to Hyginus, what was the fate of Aglaurus and Herse after opening the box?

Answer: They leaped into the sea.

Explanation: Hyginus's account specifies that after opening the box and succumbing to madness, Aglaurus and Herse leaped into the sea.

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Aglaurus had a daughter named Alcippe with which god?

Answer: Ares

Explanation: Aglaurus had a daughter named Alcippe with the god Ares.

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According to Euripides' *Ion*, where were Aglaurus and her sisters described as dancing near the shrine of Pallas?

Answer: Near the Acropolis

Explanation: In Euripides' play *Ion*, Aglaurus and her sisters were described as dancing near the shrine of Pallas (Athena), which is located on the Acropolis.

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What was the primary reason Aglaurus and her sisters were entrusted with Erichthonius?

Answer: For safekeeping, as instructed by Athena.

Explanation: Athena entrusted the infant Erichthonius to Aglaurus and her sisters primarily for safekeeping, accompanied by a strict warning not to open the box.

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What was the role of Gaia in the origin myth of Erichthonius as described in the *Bibliotheca*?

Answer: She received Hephaestus's semen and gave birth to Erichthonius.

Explanation: In the *Bibliotheca* account, Gaia received Hephaestus's semen after his failed attempt to assault Athena and subsequently gave birth to Erichthonius.

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Which of the following statements about Aglaurus's offspring is correct?

Answer: She had a daughter named Alcippe with Ares.

Explanation: Aglaurus had a daughter named Alcippe with the god Ares, and a son named Ceryx with the god Hermes.

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Which version of the myth states that Athena dropped Mount Lycabettus in anger?

Answer: An alternative version mentioned in the source

Explanation: An alternative version of the myth suggests that Athena dropped Mount Lycabettus in anger after the sisters disobeyed her command regarding the box containing Erichthonius.

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Which of the following is NOT a consort of Aglaurus mentioned in the source?

Answer: Hephaestus

Explanation: Ares and Hermes are mentioned as consorts of Aglaurus. Hephaestus is mentioned in relation to the origin of Erichthonius, but not as a consort of Aglaurus.

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What is the significance of the crow reporting the sisters' actions to Athena?

Answer: It caused Athena to become enraged, leading to consequences like Mount Lycabettus.

Explanation: The crow's reporting of the sisters' disobedience to Athena signifies their transgression and triggers Athena's wrath, which in some versions leads to events such as the formation of Mount Lycabettus.

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III. Interpretations and Symbolism

Ovid recounts that Mercury transformed Aglauros into stone because she helped him access Herse.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ovid recounts that Mercury transformed Aglauros into stone because she obstructed his advances towards her sister Herse out of jealousy, not because she helped him access Herse.

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Dante Alighieri placed Aglaurus on the first terrace of Purgatory as a symbol of divine justice.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dante Alighieri placed Aglaurus on the second terrace of Purgatory, symbolizing God's restraint against jealousy, not divine justice.

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Aglaurus's inclusion in the Metamorphoses navbox indicates her story involves a transformation.

Answer: True

Explanation: Aglaurus's inclusion in the Metamorphoses navbox, particularly under categories related to transformations, signifies that her narrative involves a metamorphosis, as described in Ovid's work.

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The reference to Aglaurus under 'Inanimate objects' in the Metamorphoses navbox implies she was transformed into a living creature.

Answer: False

Explanation: The reference to Aglaurus under 'Inanimate objects' in the Metamorphoses navbox implies she was transformed into an inanimate object, specifically stone, not a living creature.

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Ovid's portrayal of Aglauros shows her as a patriotic heroine who willingly sacrificed herself for Athens.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ovid's portrayal of Aglauros depicts her as a jealous figure who obstructed Mercury's advances, leading to her transformation into stone, rather than a patriotic heroine who sacrificed herself.

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Aglauros, the figure transformed into stone by Mercury, is the same individual as Aglaurus, daughter of Cecrops I.

Answer: True

Explanation: The figure Aglauros, transformed into stone by Mercury in Ovid's account, is indeed the same individual as Aglaurus, the daughter of Cecrops I, who is also known by the variant name Agraulus.

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In Ovid's version of the myth, why did Mercury transform Aglauros into stone?

Answer: She obstructed his advances towards her sister Herse out of jealousy.

Explanation: In Ovid's Metamorphoses, Mercury transformed Aglauros into stone because she jealously obstructed his pursuit of her sister Herse.

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What is the significance of Aglaurus's name appearing in the Metamorphoses in Greek mythology navbox under 'Inanimate objects'?

Answer: It highlights her transformation into an inanimate object, specifically stone.

Explanation: Her inclusion under 'Inanimate objects' in the Metamorphoses navbox signifies that her narrative involves a transformation into an inanimate object, specifically stone, as recounted in Ovid's work.

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Dante Alighieri referenced Aglaurus in his *Purgatorio* as a symbol of what?

Answer: God's restraint against jealousy

Explanation: Dante Alighieri placed Aglaurus in *Purgatorio* as a symbol representing God's restraint against jealousy.

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What is the significance of Aglaurus's name appearing in the Metamorphoses navbox?

Answer: It signifies her story involves a transformation, specifically into stone.

Explanation: Her inclusion in the Metamorphoses navbox, particularly under categories related to transformations, signifies that her narrative involves a metamorphosis, specifically into stone as described by Ovid.

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In the context of Ovid's Metamorphoses, Aglauros's transformation into stone is a consequence of her:

Answer: Jealousy and obstruction of Mercury.

Explanation: In Ovid's Metamorphoses, Aglauros's transformation into stone is depicted as a direct consequence of her jealous obstruction of Mercury's advances towards her sister Herse.

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Aglaurus's inclusion in the Metamorphoses navbox under 'Inanimate objects' specifically implies her transformation into what?

Answer: Stone

Explanation: The classification under 'Inanimate objects' in the Metamorphoses navbox specifically implies Aglaurus's transformation into stone.

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What does the reference to Aglaurus in the Metamorphoses navbox under 'Inanimate objects' imply about her story?

Answer: Stone

Explanation: The classification under 'Inanimate objects' in the Metamorphoses navbox specifically implies Aglaurus's transformation into stone.

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IV. Cultic Significance and Sacred Sites

The legend of Agraulos sacrificing herself led to the construction of a temple where Athenian youths swore an oath to defend their city.

Answer: True

Explanation: The legend of Agraulos's self-sacrifice for Athens led to the establishment of a temple in her honor, where Athenian youths traditionally swore an oath of allegiance and defense.

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The Attic deme named Agraule was named after the heroine Aglaurus.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Attic deme (administrative district) of Agraule derived its name from the heroine Aglaurus.

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Human sacrifices were reportedly offered to Aglaurus in Athens until a very late period.

Answer: False

Explanation: Human sacrifices were reportedly offered to Aglaurus in Cyprus, not Athens, until a very late period.

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Mythographers distinguished Aglaurus from her sisters partly because she had her own sanctuary, the Aglaureion.

Answer: True

Explanation: The existence of a distinct sanctuary, the Aglaureion, near the Acropolis dedicated to Aglaurus suggests she held a unique cultic importance separate from her sisters.

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Aglaurus was primarily associated with infants, similar to her sister Pandrosus.

Answer: False

Explanation: Aglaurus was primarily associated with young men or soldiers (epheboi), in contrast to her sister Pandrosus, who was associated with infants.

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Aglaurus was particularly associated with the Thesmophoria festival dedicated to Athena.

Answer: False

Explanation: Aglaurus was particularly associated with the Plynteria festival dedicated to Athena, not the Thesmophoria.

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Young Athenians traditionally took an oath at Aglaurus's temple on the Acropolis after receiving their first armor.

Answer: True

Explanation: Young Athenians, upon receiving their first suit of armor, traditionally took an oath at Aglaurus's temple on the Acropolis, vowing to always defend their country to the last.

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The existence of the Aglaureion sanctuary suggests Aglaurus was a minor figure with little distinct cultic importance.

Answer: False

Explanation: The existence of the Aglaureion sanctuary suggests Aglaurus held a distinct cultic importance, rather than being a minor figure with little importance.

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Aglaurus's association with young men or soldiers (epheboi) is noted in contrast to her sister Pandrosus's association with infants.

Answer: True

Explanation: Mythographers distinguish Aglaurus's cultic association with young men or soldiers (epheboi) from her sister Pandrosus's association with infants.

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The legend of Agraulos sacrificing herself signifies her patriotism and led to a tradition of Athenian youths swearing an oath at her temple.

Answer: True

Explanation: The legend of Agraulos's self-sacrifice for Athens signifies her patriotism and led to the establishment of a temple in her honor, where Athenian youths traditionally swore an oath of allegiance and defense.

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Aglaurus's story is linked to the Plynteria festival, a celebration honoring Athena.

Answer: True

Explanation: Aglaurus was particularly associated with the Plynteria, a festival dedicated to Athena.

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The Attic deme Agraule derived its name from Aglaurus, and mysteries were celebrated there in her honor.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Attic deme (administrative district) of Agraule derived its name from the heroine Aglaurus, and festivals and mysteries were celebrated in Athens in her honor.

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According to Porphyry, Aglaurus was worshipped in Athens with human sacrifices until a late period.

Answer: False

Explanation: According to Porphyry, Aglaurus was worshipped in Cyprus with human sacrifices until a late period, not in Athens.

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What is the significance of the Attic deme named Agraule?

Answer: It was named after the heroine Aglaurus, and festivals were held there.

Explanation: The Attic deme (administrative district) of Agraule was named in honor of the heroine Aglaurus, and it was a site where festivals were celebrated in her name.

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Which festival of Athena was Aglaurus particularly associated with?

Answer: The Plynteria

Explanation: Aglaurus was particularly associated with the Plynteria, a festival dedicated to Athena.

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How did Aglaurus's cultic association differ from her sister Pandrosus's?

Answer: Aglaurus was associated with young men/soldiers (epheboi), while Pandrosus was associated with infants.

Explanation: Mythographers distinguish Aglaurus's cultic association with young men or soldiers (epheboi) from her sister Pandrosus's association with infants.

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What does the legend of Agraulos sacrificing herself signify for Athenians?

Answer: Her patriotism and devotion to Athens, leading to a defensive oath tradition.

Explanation: The legend of Agraulos's self-sacrifice signifies her patriotism and devotion to Athens, leading to a tradition where young Athenians swore an oath at her temple to defend their country.

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In the legend where Agraulos sacrificed herself, what was the consequence of her action?

Answer: A temple was built in her honor, and youths swore an oath there.

Explanation: The consequence of Agraulos's sacrifice was the construction of a temple in her honor, where Athenian youths would subsequently swear an oath to defend their city.

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What was the traditional oath sworn by young Athenians at Aglaurus's temple?

Answer: To always defend their country to the last.

Explanation: Young Athenians traditionally swore an oath at Aglaurus's temple, vowing to defend their country to the utmost.

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What is the significance of the Aglaureion?

Answer: It was a sanctuary near the Acropolis dedicated to Aglaurus.

Explanation: The Aglaureion was a sanctuary located near the Acropolis, dedicated to the heroine Aglaurus, signifying her distinct cultic importance.

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What is the significance of the Aglaureion sanctuary according to mythographers?

Answer: It indicated Aglaurus had a distinct cultic importance.

Explanation: The existence of the Aglaureion sanctuary, dedicated to Aglaurus, suggests she held a distinct cultic importance separate from her sisters.

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V. Etymology and Name Variations

The name Aglaurus is primarily interpreted to mean 'rustic one' in Ancient Greek.

Answer: False

Explanation: The name Aglaurus is primarily interpreted to mean 'dewfall' in Ancient Greek. The variant name Agraulus is interpreted to mean 'rustic one'.

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The Greek term Aglaurus (Ἀγλαυρός) literally translates to 'rustic one'.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Greek term Aglaurus (Ἀγλαυρός) literally translates to 'dewfall'. The variant name Agraulus is interpreted to mean 'rustic one'.

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The Greek term Agraulus (Ἄγραυλος) is interpreted to mean 'dewfall'.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Greek term Agraulus (Ἄγραυλος) is interpreted to mean 'rustic one'. The name Aglaurus translates to 'dewfall'.

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The phrase 'dewfall' relates to the meaning of the Greek term Agraulus.

Answer: False

Explanation: The phrase 'dewfall' relates to the meaning of the Greek term Aglaurus, while 'rustic one' is an interpretation of Agraulus.

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The phrase 'rustic one' is an interpretation of the Greek name Aglaurus.

Answer: False

Explanation: The phrase 'rustic one' is an interpretation of the Greek name Agraulus, not Aglaurus, which translates to 'dewfall'.

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The name Agraulus is derived from the Greek word for 'dewfall'.

Answer: False

Explanation: The name Agraulus is interpreted to mean 'rustic one'. The name Aglaurus is derived from the Greek word for 'dewfall'.

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What is the Ancient Greek meaning of the name Aglaurus?

Answer: Dewfall

Explanation: The Ancient Greek name Aglaurus (Ἀγλαυρός) is literally translated to 'dewfall'.

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What is the interpretation of the Greek name Agraulus?

Answer: Rustic one

Explanation: The Greek name Agraulus (Ἄγραυλος) is interpreted to mean 'rustic one'.

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The name Aglaurus, meaning 'dewfall', suggests a connection to what?

Answer: Nature and the morning

Explanation: The literal translation of Aglaurus as 'dewfall' suggests a connection to natural phenomena, particularly those associated with the morning or the earth.

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Which of the following is true about the variant name Agraulus?

Answer: It is interpreted to mean 'rustic one'.

Explanation: The variant name Agraulus is interpreted to mean 'rustic one', distinguishing it from Aglaurus, which translates to 'dewfall'.

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What is the meaning of the Greek term Aglaurus (Ἀγλαυρός)?

Answer: Dewfall

Explanation: The Greek term Aglaurus (Ἀγλαυρός) literally translates to 'dewfall'.

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What is the meaning of the phrase 'rustic one' as interpreted from the Greek name Agraulus?

Answer: Connected to the countryside or simple living.

Explanation: The interpretation of the Greek name Agraulus as 'rustic one' suggests a connection to the countryside or a simpler way of life.

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VI. Artistic and Literary Representations

The earliest known literary mention of Aglaurus comes from Homer's *Odyssey*.

Answer: False

Explanation: The earliest known literary mention of Aglaurus comes from Euripides in his play *Ion*, not from Homer's *Odyssey*.

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The image caption 'Mercury and Herse from the series Götterlieben (Prinmaking), Hamburg' refers to a painting depicting these figures.

Answer: False

Explanation: The image caption refers to a printmaking series titled Götterlieben created in Hamburg, not a painting.

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A painting by Jasper van der Lanen illustrates Aglaurus and her sisters finding the infant Erichthonius.

Answer: True

Explanation: The painting by Jasper van der Lanen, titled 'Aglaurus and her two sisters finding Erichthonius,' illustrates this specific mythological scene.

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The artwork by Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre titled Mercury, Herse and Aglaurus depicts Aglauros being transformed into stone.

Answer: False

Explanation: The artwork by Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre titled Mercury, Herse and Aglaurus illustrates the mythological encounter between these three figures, not specifically Aglauros's transformation into stone.

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A 15th-century artwork depicts Aglauros refusing Mercury admittance to her sister Herse.

Answer: True

Explanation: A 15th-century artwork is noted for depicting the scene where Aglauros denies Mercury access to her sister Herse.

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The artwork Aglauros Changed to Stone by Mercury by Giovanni Battista Lodi da Cremona illustrates the moment Mercury fell in love with Aglauros.

Answer: False

Explanation: The artwork Aglauros Changed to Stone by Mercury by Giovanni Battista Lodi da Cremona illustrates the moment Aglauros was transformed into stone by Mercury, not the moment Mercury fell in love with her.

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The Authority control section provides biographical details about Aglaurus's life and family.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Authority control section provides links to external databases for unique identification and cataloging of information about Aglaurus, rather than direct biographical details.

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The artwork by Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre titled Mercury, Herse and Aglaurus depicts the mythological encounter between these three figures.

Answer: True

Explanation: The artwork by Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre titled Mercury, Herse and Aglaurus indeed illustrates the mythological encounter involving these three figures.

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Which writer is credited with the earliest known literary mention of Aglaurus?

Answer: Euripides

Explanation: The earliest known literary mention of Aglaurus is attributed to the playwright Euripides in his work *Ion*.

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What does the image caption 'Mercury and Herse from the series Götterlieben (Prinmaking), Hamburg' indicate?

Answer: A printmaking series created in Hamburg depicting Mercury and Herse.

Explanation: The caption indicates that the image is a print from the series Götterlieben, created in Hamburg, and it depicts the mythological figures Mercury and Herse.

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Which artwork illustrates the mythological scene where Aglaurus and her sisters discover the infant Erichthonius?

Answer: Aglaurus and her two sisters finding Erichthonius by Jasper van der Lanen

Explanation: The painting by Jasper van der Lanen, titled 'Aglaurus and her two sisters finding Erichthonius,' illustrates this specific mythological scene.

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What event is depicted in the artwork "Aglauros Changed to Stone by Mercury" by Giovanni Battista Lodi da Cremona?

Answer: The moment Aglauros was transformed into stone by Mercury.

Explanation: The artwork by Giovanni Battista Lodi da Cremona illustrates the mythological moment when Aglauros was transformed into stone by the god Mercury.

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The artwork by Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre titled Mercury, Herse and Aglaurus depicts what mythological encounter?

Answer: The encounter between Mercury, Herse, and Aglaurus.

Explanation: The painting by Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre illustrates the mythological encounter involving the deities Mercury and Herse, along with the mortal Aglaurus.

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The artwork "Aglauros refuses Mercury admittance to her sister Herse" from the 15th century illustrates a mythological event related to:

Answer: Mercury's desire for Herse and Aglauros's interference.

Explanation: This 15th-century artwork depicts the mythological event where Mercury desires Herse, and Aglauros interferes, leading to her subsequent transformation.

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The artwork by Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre titled Mercury, Herse and Aglaurus depicts the mythological encounter between these three figures. What is the likely context based on other sources?

Answer: Aglauros acting jealously and obstructing Mercury.

Explanation: Based on other sources, particularly Ovid's Metamorphoses, the encounter depicted likely involves Aglauros acting jealously and obstructing Mercury's advances towards her sister Herse.

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The artwork by Jasper van der Lanen illustrates which mythological event?

Answer: Aglauros and her sisters discovering the infant Erichthonius.

Explanation: The artwork by Jasper van der Lanen illustrates the mythological event where Aglauros and her sisters discover the infant Erichthonius.

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