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Apollo and Marsyas

4 questions · click an answer to see how you did.

  1. 1. In this Greek myth, who challenged the god Apollo to a music contest?

    💡 He is half-man, half-goat!

  2. 2. What is Marsyas, the challenger, described as?

    💡 Think of a goat and a person mixed together.

  3. 3. What happens to Marsyas after he loses the contest?

    💡 The myth warns against being too proud.

  4. 4. Look closely at the painting: where does the light seem to shine, and how does Marsyas look? Describe what you notice.

    💡 Compare Apollo's calm face with Marsyas's scared face, and look for dark shadows.

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