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1 The Development of Greek Culture 2000-700 BCE

2 Notice that Greek settlements are widely scattered throughout the Mediterranean region by 550 BCE. What did these colonies develop?

3 Myths and stories were written in the Greek language which developed from the Phoenician script. Why is a written language important?

4 These early Greek writings became the foundation of Greek culture. Two main sources: Homer’s writings, -The Iliad -The Odyssey Mythology

5 Homer was a blind storyteller from the Greek civilization of Mycenae. His stories date back to 700 BCE and reveal legendary heroes of the Greeks’ war with the city of Troy. Statue of Homer, Munich

6 Homer’s stories were later written as epic poems, The Iliad and The Odyssey. What does “epic” mean? “…A literary work about a hero, amazing adventures or an otherwise intense or amazing story. Often, an epic tale involves a hero on an adventurous quest to rescue another main character, to save the world in some manner, or to defend his community against a rival or enemy. -Education, Seattle Pi

7 What do you already know about the Trojan War? Talk to your neighbor.

8 The Trojan War is believed to have occurred around 1200 BC. The Greeks fought Troy for ten years. Historians believe that the war was over control of the Aegean Sea.

9 But that is not the story you are familiar with. Homer’s Iliad recounts the story: Helen, beautiful wife of the king of Sparta, falls in love with Paris, the prince of Troy. Helen is kidnapped by Paris and taken to Troy. This sparks a war between the Greeks and the Trojans as the Greeks attempted to invade Troy.

10 “Beware of Greeks Bearing gifts.” Proverb Talk to your neighbor, what does this mean?

11 Because they reveal so much about Greek culture, civilization and their values of honor, heroism and courage. Why are Homer’s stories important?

12 Both stories also reveal much about Greek Mythology. What do you already know about Greek Mythology? Is it polytheistic or monotheistic?

13 How did Greek mythology affect culture, politics and art? Festivals were held to honor the gods and goddesses Each city state had a patron god or goddess that the Greeks believed protected it. Politically, governments consulted the Gods and goddesses through the Oracle of Delphi The gods and goddesses were the subject of classical art Replica of Athena sculpture that stood at the Parthenon

14 How did it help explain the natural world and human behavior? It helped explain geographic features and natural phenomenon as well as emotions such as jealousy and anger.

15 Greek temple at Delphi It was believed that the Greek gods and goddesses lived on Mt. Olympus The Oracle at Delphi, a mystical priestess was believed to be able to speak to the gods and goddesses.

16 Zeus Hera Who were the most important Greek gods and goddesses? http://www.history.com/topics/ancient- history/greek-mythology/videos/greek- gods?m=528e394da93ae&s=undefined&f=1&f ree=false

17 Apollo Artemis

18 Athena Aphrodite

19 Homeric Quotes about Greek Mythology “It was built against the will of the immortal gods So it did not last for long.” The Iliad Park Row building in New York

20 “You will certainly not be able to take the lead in all things yourself, for to one man a god has given deeds of war, and to another the dance, to another lyre and song, and to another wide sounding Zeus puts a good mind.” The Iliad National Archives Building, Washington DC

21 “Thus, have the gods spun the thread from wretched mortals that live in grief while they themselves are without cares; for two jars stand on the floor of Zeus of the gifts which he gives, one of evils and another of blessings.” The Iliad U.S. Dept. of Justice

22 “The gods, likening themselves To all kinds of strangers, go in various disguises From city to city, observing the wrongdoing and the righteousness of men.” Manhattan Bridge, NYC The Odyssey

23 http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/video/the- olympians

24 Ancient and Classical Greece Timeline 2000 BCE 1500 BCE Minoan Civilization prospers Mycenae thrives About 1200 BCE Trojan War Takes place City-states flourish 750 BCE 479 BCE Greece wins Persian War 431BCE Peloponnesian Wars (Sparta & Athens) 334BCE Alexander begins to build Empire by conquering Persian Empire Homer composes The Iliad and The Odyssey

25 The Development of Greek Culture What is culture? Two sources of Greek culture were: 1. 2. What did Homer write? 1. 2. What were these epic poems about? Greek Mythology Was Greek mythology monotheistic or polytheistic? How did mythology help explain the natural world and human behavior? Name the six most important Greek Gods and goddesses below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Where would we find pictures or sculptures of gods and goddesses in the modern world?

26 Photo credits http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destination/greece/article125160.ece/ALTERNAT ES/w620/The-Porch-of-the-CaryatidsA.jpg http://www.liquiddragon.com/images/odyssey/odyssey_game_shot_3.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f2/Homer_Statue_Munich.jpg http://www.utexas.edu/courses/greeksahoy!/greek_colonies_550.jpg http://www.usu.edu/markdamen/1320Hist%26Civ/slides/17alphabet/mapspreadof alphabetsmall.JPG http://www.crystalinks.com/canaanitealph.gif http://www.utexas.edu/courses/introtogreece/lect16/varvakonathena.jpeg http://3.bp.blogspot.com/- 2LQxhwEcdnc/UZ5rIKYGcHI/AAAAAAAAA8o/Mvn4c0XJl0c/s1600/Temple+of+Athena -Delphi.jpg

27 Information Source Credits: http://education.seattlepi.com/epic-tale-4888.html

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