Exam 2 Terms Flashcards
paganism
a religion that has many gods or goddesses, considers the earth holy, and does not have a central authority
polytheism
belief in many gods
pantheon
all gods, collection of gods
votive
an object offered in fulfillment of a vow to the gods
monotheism
belief in one god
Judaism
oldest monotheistic religion, Jerusalem is holy site
The Torah
1st in five books of the Old Testament, Jewish holy book
altar
a table or flat-topped block used as the focus for a religious ritual, especially for making sacrifices or offerings to a deity.
mystery cults
secret religions requiring initiation
Christianity
the religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs and practices.
soteriological religion
religion based on doctrines of salvation
Islam
the religion of the Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah.
Abrahamic faiths
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Koros (plural kouroi)
an archaic Greek statue of a young man, standing and often naked. Origin
Kore (plural korai)
an archaic Greek statue of a young woman, standing and clothed in long loose robes.
polychromy
the art of painting in several colors, especially as applied to ancient pottery, sculpture, and architecture
terracotta
unglazed, typically brownish-red earthenware, used chiefly as an ornamental building material and in modeling
divination
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.
suovetaurilia
in ancient rome, a sacrifice of a hog, a ram, and a bull
apotheosis
the elevation of someone to divine status; deification.
syncretism
the amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought.
catacomb
an underground cemetery consisting of a subterranean gallery with recesses for tombs
tufa
a porous rock composed of calcium carbonate and formed by precipitation from water
inhumation
To place in a grave; bury.
cremation
to reduce (a dead body) to ashes by fire
orans
a figure in art with extended arms or bodily attitude of prayer, usually standing, with the elbows close to the sides of the body and with the hands outstretched sideways, palms up
bishop
a senior member of the Christian clergy
The Bible
Christian Holy book, Old Testament and New Testament
Madonna
Virgin Mary
The Annunciation
When angel Gabriel informs Mary of her impending pregnancy with Jesus Christ
The Adoration of the Magi
When the 3 wise men visit Jesus bearing gifts
Crucifixion
death on a cross