Orion Study Questions

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Bring on the tough stuff - there's not just one right answer.

1. Do you think Orion deserved to get his sight back? Why, or why not?
2. Compare the story of Orion with the myth of the hunter Actaeon. How are they similar? How are they different?
3. What possible symbolism do you see in Orion's quest for the sun?
4. Why do you think Hephaestus and Helios decide to help Orion?
5. What moral lessons are found in the story of Orion? Do you agree with these ideas? Explain your answer.
6. Orion isn't the only Greek hero guilty of a crime. Research the stories of Theseus and Heracles, then compare and contrast them with Orion.
7. If Orion were a type of ice cream, which would he be? Explain your answer. (Really. Do it.)