1. DROPBOX/PASS UP GREECE HW #2
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GREEK MYTHOLOGY NOTES
UNIT 5 GREECE DATABASE TERMS

2. Greek Mythology

3. Greek Religion and Mythology

4. 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.

5. 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)

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. II. Greek Mythology B. Greek gods and goddesses
1. Zeus – ruler of the gods
2. Hera – wife of Zeus, goddess of marriage

9. II. Greek Mythology
B. Greek gods and goddesses 3. Apollo – god of music 4. Artemis – twin sister of Apollo, goddess of the hunt

10. II. Greek Mythology B. Greek gods and goddesses
5. Athena – goddess of wisdom
6. Aphrodite – goddess of love

11. The Olympic Games

12. 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.

13. 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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GEOGRAPHY, EARLY HISTORY, & MYTHOLOGY