Transcript Greek Mythology

DROPBOX/PASS UP GREECE HW #2
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1. GREEK MYTHOLOGY NOTES
2. UNIT 5 GREECE DATABASE TERMS
Greek Mythology
Greek Religion and Mythology
I. Greek Religion
A. Beliefs
1. Were polytheistic
2. Unlike the Hebrews, Persians, and Egyptians,
Greek religion was not concerned with
personal morality or life after death.
I. Greek Religion
3. Greeks used religion for the following three
reasons:
a. To explain nature (what caused lightning or
thunder)
b. To explain emotions that sometimes make
people lose self-control
c. They believed religion could bring them certain
benefits in their current life. (a good harvest,
good luck)
II. Greek Mythology
A. Myth
1. To explain their world Greeks created Myths,
which are traditional stories about god,
goddesses, and heroes.
2. Many of Western civilization’s symbols,
metaphors, words, and idealized images come
from ancient Greek mythology.
II. Greek Mythology
A. Myth
3. Each god had human qualities and
personalities.
4. Greek gods were said to live on Mount
Olympus in northern Greece.
II. Greek Mythology
B. Greek gods and goddesses
1. Zeus – ruler of the gods
2. Hera – wife of Zeus, goddess of marriage
II. Greek Mythology
B. Greek gods and goddesses
3. Apollo – god of music
4. Artemis – twin sister of Apollo, goddess of the
hunt
II. Greek Mythology
B. Greek gods and goddesses
5. Athena – goddess of wisdom
6. Aphrodite – goddess of love
The Olympic Games
III. The Olympic Games
A. Held every four years to honor the god Zeus
1. Showing strength and bravery in athletic
contests was one way to please the gods.
2. Only men could participate and attend.
III. The Olympic Games
A. Held every four years to honor the god Zeus
3. First held in 776 BC and events included
boxing, foot races, javelin, and discus
throwing.
4. The winners received wreaths of wild olive
branches. There were no second or third place
prizes.
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