Greek sacrifice Flashcards
1
Q
How would the Greeks honour the Gods?
A
By giving them offerings
2
Q
What kind of animal was usually chosen to be sacrificed?
A
A domestic animal belonging to the person undertaking the sacrifice
3
Q
What was the most expensive part of sacrifices?
A
The hecatomb
4
Q
What happed during the hecatomb?
A
100 oxen would be killed
5
Q
What 3 parts can the sacrifice be divided into?
A
- the preparation
- the kill
- the sharing of the sacrifice
