The Metamorphoses of Ovid | Book X: Questions and Answers

Study Questions
1. What warning does Ovid give that Orpheus’ marriage will be unhappy?

2. How does Orpheus explain his unusual request to the gods of the underworld?

3. What is the reaction of the shades in Hades?

4. What taboo does Orpheus break on their way up?

5. What are the two ways in which Hyacinthus is remembered?

6. Why was Venus angry at the women of Cyprus?

7. What is meant by: “The best art is that which conceals art?”

8. Pygmalion’s behavior toward Venus is different from that of Hippomenes. Explain....


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