Question

Several participants in this event grab a chandelier, a smoking altar, and the antlers of a votive stag from a nearby religious sanctuary. The “greatest man once” becomes a “matchless” gold-winged bird, seen flying away by the seer Mopsus, at the conclusion of this event. (15[1])Unable to prevent her husband Cyllarus’ soul from escaping during this event, Hylonome hurls herself upon a spear. The Metamorphoses describes the blood and brains flying from the mouth (15[1])of a figure who is struck in the head with a mixing bowl at the beginning of this event. (15[2])An invulnerable warrior, whom Poseidon changed from a (*) woman into a man, is pounded into the earth with trees during this event. Caeneus fights in this event, which is instigated when Eurytus (10[1])grabs a woman by the hair. For 10 points, name this legendary battle which begins after one group drinks too much wine at the wedding feast of Hippodamia and Pirithous. ■END■

Back to tossups

Buzzes

Summary