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Greek Mythology | Greek gods that were created by Greek Culture |
Greek gods | Powerful |
Greek gods | Acted like humans & weren't feared by humans |
Mt. Olympus | Greek god's home |
Mt. Olympus | Only gods could come & go from there |
Mt. Olympus | gods would play tricks on each other there |
Zeus | king of the gods |
Athena | goddess of sun & poetry |
Poseidon | gods of seas & earthquakes |
City-States | Would choose their own special gods |
City-States | Would have their own special rituals to please their gods |
Rituals | Religious ceremonies to please the gods |
Illiad | Story about the Trojan War |
Illiad | Helen falls in love with Paris |
Siege of Troy | Attempt to get Helen back |
Trojan Horse | Greeks hide inside a "gift of victory" to Troy |
Odyssey | Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan Wars |
Fable | Short story which teaches a lesson |
Fable | Usual humorous with animals that speak like humans |
The Hare & the Tortoise | Most famous of the fables |
Temple | Most important piece of Greek architecture |
Temple | Central room with pillars around it |
Parthenon | Most famous of the Temples |
Tragedy | Built around a common theme |
Tragedy | Set of 3 plays |
Tragedy | Has a sad ending |
Oresteia | Only complete Greek tragedy that has survived |
Comedy | Criticizing politicians & intellectuals |
Comedy | Has a happy ending |