Greece Day 2 (Mythology) Flashcards
1
Q
How many gods are worshiped in mythology? (hint: one, many, none, etc.)
A
Polytheistic
2
Q
What are greek gods also called?
A
Deities
3
Q
What is the significance of the deities in mythology?
A
Their actions explain why something happened/is the way it is
4
Q
Mythology
A
A collection of stories explaining all sorts of different things
5
Q
What kinds of stories were told in mythology?
A
Epics were spoken
6
Q
Patron deity
A
single god/goddess that a city was dedicated to
-each city-state had a patron deity
-each patron deity had a story
7
Q
Explain the significance of Greek stories.
A
They teach lessons about the world and things that can’t be explained
8
Q
List what Greek myths influenced.
A
-Art, literature and architecture in western culture
-Parts of Roman religion
-Pop culture
