Foundation of Greek mythology Flashcards
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What is the difference between myth, folktale, and legend?
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2
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Order these ages: Bronze, Mycenean, Dark, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic
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3
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What is the difference between Olympia and Mt Olympos?
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4
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Why is Olympia important?
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5
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Who is Pelops? How is the chariot race of Pelops vs Oinomaos are founding myths of the Olympics
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6
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Why won’t Oinomaos let anyone marry his daughter Hipposameia?
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7
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Why does Pindar object to the myth of the feast of Tantalus and what is his alternative explanation for Pelops’ disappearance?
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8
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What is the Role of Herakles in the mythical history of the Olympics
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9
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What are Xenophanes’ objections to anthropomorphic deities?
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