Section 3 - Vocabulary Polytheism Mythology Olympic games Delphic oracle Lyric poetry chorus
Greek Mythology Watch: BrainPop Greek Mythology *see NB pg. 78 for Mythology Notes
Greek Religion and Life Honored gods with rituals Public meetings- prayers & sacrifices, women play important roles Household shrines City states had patron god/goddess and built a temple for them Holy days- sacrifices: gold, cakes, wine, animals People asked gods for favors
Athletic Contests Watch and do activity Olympics
Sacred Sites
The Arts of the Ancient Greece Painting – very realistic, created depth and perspective Sculpture – more realistic than other places in the world; images of humans and gods; decorated temple walls Architecture Buildings- Parthenon Columns Statues
Literature Lyric Poetry Greek Drama Aesop’s Fables