Greeks roles and practices in the Temple Flashcards
What were Greek Priests called?
Hiereus
What were Greek Priestesses called?
Hiereiai
What does Hiereus translate to?
one who sacrifices to a god
Who were gods attended by?
priests and priestesses
what makes Greek religious leaders different to modern religious leaders? (3 reasons)
Any three of:
-no special training was required
-the role was held for a limited period of time
-did not have to spread their faith
-did not hold regular services
-did not undertake pastoral work in communities
What did becomes a priest show a commitment to ?
the polis
what is a polis?
a city state
What was a priest/priestess’s main role?
to oversee the correct rituals at the right time and assist in the upkeep of the temple
What were Greek Fortune tellers/soothsayers called?
mantis
What were Mantis used for?
to predict the future
How were omens read in Greece?
through the entrails of sacrificed animals
What would blemishes or imperfections from a sacrificed animal mean?
a bad omen
What is augury?
reading the flights of certain birds to make predictions
When was an Augury often used and why?
just before war, to look for a good omen
Which popular roman figure took his name from the Augury role?
Augustus
