Greek religion - epithets for the Olympians Flashcards
What epithet for Zeus denotes his role in overseeing the agora/marketplace?
Zeus Agoraios
What epithet for Zeus denotes his role in overseeing phratries?
Zeus Phratrios
What epithet for Zeus denotes his role in overseeing friendship and familial bonds?
Zeus Philios
What epithet for Zeus denotes his role in overseeing the courtyard and protection of the family home?
Zeus Herkeios
What epithet for Zeus denotes his role as protector of all Greeks?
Zeus Panhellenios
What epithet for Athena denotes her role as Athena the craftswoman?
Athena Ergane
What epithet for Athena denotes her role as protectress of cities?
Athena Polias
What epithet for Athena denotes her role as ‘Athena of the bronze house’?
Athena Chalkioikos
What epithet for Athena denotes her role as ‘Athena of the forethought’?
Athena Promoia
which city was Athena Lindia named after?
Lindos on Rhodes
What epithet for Athena denotes her role as a maiden that never marries?
Athena Parthenos
What epithet for Athena denotes her role as bringer of victory in war?
Athena Nike
What epithet for Athena denotes her role as patron of the city?
Athena Polias
What epithet for Athena denotes her role in fighting on the front line in battle?
Athena Promachos