Music & Myth

<p>Dear Classical Wisdom Reader,</p><p>They’re more connected than people realize.</p><p>After all, the epics of Homer, the <em>Odyssey</em> and the <em>Iliad</em>, were originally <em>sung </em>by bards across Greece.</p><p>The world of Greek drama, the stages where mythology was reinvented and reimagined, was a world of music as well.</p><p>To the Greeks, music came from the gods. Yet it was through music their mythology developed, from which emerged the tales of the gods. </p><p>So this week, we looked at how music and mythology were intertwined with one another, and the role they played in ancient life.</p><p>Naturally, we also had a look at the philosophers who had a thing or two to say about it all as well…</p><p>And now, it’s time for the <em>Weekly Wisdom Quiz</em>!</p><p>As always, all questions are based on articles and resources published this week here at Classical Wisdom. </p><p>A full roundup of them all is available just after the quiz, alongside the answers, just in case you want to to revisit anything!</p><p>Are you ready?</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>1. Xenophanes originally came from which Ionian town?</strong></p><p>a) Miletus<br>b) Ephesus<br>c) Colophon<br>d) Samos</p><p><strong>2. What could Orpheus’ music supposedly do?</strong></p><p>a) Predict the future<br>b) Summon Zeus from Olympus<br>c) Stop the passage of time<br>d) Move trees, halt fights and invigorate sailors</p><p><strong>3. Which god is associated with the invention of the Kithara?</strong></p><p>a) Hermes<br>b) Apollo<br>c) Dionysus<br>d) Hephaestus</p><p><strong>4. According to Xenophanes’ famous thought experiment, what would horses depict their gods as if they could draw?</strong></p><p>a) Perfect human beings<br>b) Horses<br>c) Winged creatures<br>d) Lions</p><p><strong>5. How did Aristotle describe dance in relation to music and imitation?</strong></p><p>a) It depends entirely on harmony<br>b) It cannot imitate emotions<br>c) It imitates character, emotions and action using rhythm alone<br>d) It requires sung poetry to have meaning</p><p><strong>6. According to Anaximenes, the gods ultimately came from...</strong></p><p>a) Fire<br>b) Water<br>c) Earth<br>d) Air</p><p><strong>7. What happened when Orpheus was leading Eurydice out of ⁠Erebus?</strong></p><p>a) He forgot to play his lyre<br>b) He turned around too soon<br>c) Eurydice refused to follow him<br>d) He challenged Hades to a musical contest</p><p><strong>8. What instruments did Plato ban from his perfect Republic?</strong></p><p>a) String instruments<br>b) Percussion instruments<br>c) Wind instruments<br>d) All musical instruments</p><div><hr></div><div><div><div><p><strong>Stumped by the Questions? </strong>Become A Member to unlock ALL our resources, never miss a post, and get the wisdom of the ancients straight to your inbox.</p></div><div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div><div><hr></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/is-there-too-much-music"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/is-there-too-much-music"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/is-there-too-much-music"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/%24s_!BYrw!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fafb80200-1036-4aef-a3d9-e990086fa2c6_1293x263.png" width="1293" height="263" 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href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/gods-of-the-odyssey"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/gods-of-the-odyssey"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/gods-of-the-odyssey"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/gods-of-the-odyssey"></a></figure></div><h3>Answers</h3><ol><li><p><strong>C) Colophon</strong> (<em>Gods of the Odyssey</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>D) Move trees, halt fights and invigorate sailors</strong> (<em>Is There Too Much Music?</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>A) Hermes</strong> (<em>If Music be the Food of Love, Play On…</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>B) Horses</strong> (<em>Gods of the Odyssey</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>C) It imitates character, emotions and action using rhythm alone</strong> (<em>If Music be the Food of Love, Play On…</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>D) Air</strong> (<em>Gods of the Odyssey</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>B) He turned around too soon </strong>(<em>Is There Too Much Music?</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>C) Wind instruments</strong> (<em>If Music be the Food of Love, Play On…</em>)</p></li></ol><h3>The Wisdom Scale</h3><p>🎵 <strong>0 -</strong> <strong>2 Correct: Apprentice of the Lyre</strong></p><p>You’re beginning to hear the music of ancient wisdom. Hermes has handed you the kithara; now you just need to work out how to play it.</p><p>🏺 <strong>3 - 4 Correct: Symposium Songster</strong></p><p>Not bad! You know enough about gods, philosophers and music to hold your own at an Athenian symposium. Just don’t challenge Apollo to a musical contest.</p><p>🎼 <strong>5 - 6 Correct: Keeper of Ancient Harmonies</strong></p><p>You’re finding harmony amid the philosophical discord. From Orpheus’ miraculous music to Xenophanes’ radical theology, your ancient knowledge is sounding decidedly tuneful.</p><p>🏛️ <strong>7 - 8 Correct: Favoured by the Muses</strong></p><p>The Muses clearly approve. Aristotle applauds your understanding, and Orpheus himself might even allow you to choose the evening’s entertainment</p><p>So, how did it go? As always, let us know in the comments below!</p><p>All the best,</p><p>Sean Kelly</p><p>Managing Editor</p><p>Classical Wisdom</p><p></p> <p><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/music-and-myth" target="_blank">- Enlace a artículo -</a></p> <p>Más info en https://ift.tt/Z9imhOA / Tfno. & WA 607725547 Centro MENADEL (Frasco Martín) Psicología Clínica y Tradicional en Mijas. #Menadel #Psicología #Clínica #Tradicional #MijasPueblo</p> <p>*No suscribimos necesariamente las opiniones o artículos aquí compartidos. No todo es lo que parece.</p>