Greek Mythology

DROPBOX/PASS UP GREECE HW #2V-SHAREGREEK MYTHOLOGY NOTESUNIT 5 GREECE DATABASE TERMSGreek Mythology

Greek Religion and Mythology

I. Greek ReligionA. Beliefs1. Were polytheistic2. Unlike the Hebrews, Persians, and Egyptians, Greek religion was not concerned with personal morality or life after death.

I. Greek Religion3. 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-controlc. They believed religion could bring them certain benefits in their current life. (a good harvest, good luck)

II. Greek MythologyA. Myth1. To explain their world Greeks created Myths, which are traditional stories about god, goddesses, and heroes.2. Many of Western civilizations symbols, metaphors, words, and idealized images come from ancient Greek mythology.

II. Greek MythologyA. Myth3. Each god had human qualities and personalities.4. Greek gods were said to live on Mount Olympus in northern Greece.

II. Greek MythologyB. Greek gods and goddesses1. Zeus ruler of the gods2. Hera wife of Zeus, goddess of marriage

II. Greek MythologyB. Greek gods and goddesses3. Apollo god of music4. Artemis twin sister of Apollo, goddess of the hunt

II. Greek MythologyB. Greek gods and goddesses5. Athena goddess of wisdom6. Aphrodite goddess of love

The Olympic Games

III. The Olympic GamesA. Held every four years to honor the god Zeus1. Showing strength and bravery in athletic contests was one way to please the gods.2. Only men could participate and attend.

III. The Olympic GamesA. Held every four years to honor the god Zeus3. 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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