A Manual of Mythology in the Form of Question And Answer
A Manual of Mythology in the Form of Question And Answer
Cox, George W. (George William), 1827-1902
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How was Dionysus received by Pentheus ? With great suspicion, on account of the strange rites which he taught to the women, and the frenzy with which he inspired them. 260. Did Pentheus succeed in curing their madness ? No. Climbing into a tree to see their orgies, he was discovered by the women, who tore him to pieces, his own mother, Agave, being the first to lay hands on him. 1 1 Tales of Ancient Greece. " Pentheus. " DIONYSUS. 99 261. What other acts are recorded of Dionysus ? He is said to... have brought back Semele from Hades, and to have led her to Olympus, where she was known under the name Thy one. HERACLES. 262. Who was Heracles ? A son of Zeus and Alcmene. 263. How may his life be generally described ? As a long servitude to a master meaner and weaker than himself, and as one continued sac- rifice of himself for the good of others. 264. What is his chief characteristic? An irresistible bodily strength, which is always used to help the weak and suffering and for the destruction of all noxious things.
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