Lamia

Start with the story

The Lamia page is part of the Romanticism unit in Literature. Its resources offer different ways into the poem, from a plot outline to character notes and quotation practice. Start with the mind map Lamia plot for the opening events: Hermes searches for a nymph, finds Lamia as a snake and agrees to turn her into a woman in exchange for help finding the nymph.

For a broader set of prompts, the flashcards in Lamia background include characters, setting, background and storyline. Use these alongside the plot map to organize what you have read.

Explore the characters

The Hermes mind map describes him as dominant and lust driven, and draws attention to the image of his golden throne. The Characterisation of Lamia map starts with accounts of Lamia in ancient myth. These offer a way to consider how the character is presented.

The maps titled Lamia gather descriptions and quotations, including images of a snake and a body fit for life. Look at these after the plot map, then compare the language with the character notes.

Practice with quotations

The Lamia Quotes flashcards use gaps in quotations as recall prompts. Another flashcard deck groups quotation cues with notes on Lamia. Work through a map first, then use the cards to check which details and words you can remember. Return to the map when a prompt needs more context.

Use the resources together

There are no quizzes listed on this page. A free GoConqr account lets you make your own quiz from the details you have studied and saves your quiz scores. Pairing a quiz with a mind map gives you a way to check recall and then return to the connections in the map.

Choose a map or flashcard deck to begin your study of Lamia within the Romanticism unit.