Greek Religion Flashcards
Who was the King of the Greek Gods?
Zeus
After they died, where did the Ancient Greeks believe they went?
The Underworld
Who was God of the Greek Underworld?
Hades
What was the name of the river that formed the border of the Greek Underworld?
The River Styx
How did the Greeks worship their gods?
They built them lavish temples. They held religious festivals (like the Olympics). They performed sacrifices.
The Ancient Greeks were polytheists. What does this mean?
They believed in many gods.
Hermes was the messenger god. What part did he play in the afterlife?
Hermes escorted souls to the River Styx.
What happened to souls when they arrived in the Underworld?
They were judged and sentenced to different places within Hades.
What is the name of this building?
Who was it dedicated to?
The building is the Parthenon. It was dedicated to Athena.
