lesson 8- panhellenic, localised and personal worship Flashcards
what is personal worship?
worship that is done by an individual or by families in their homes
what is localised worship?
worship within a small, localised community such as a tribe or city
what is panhellenic worship?
worship across the Greek world
how was zeus worshipped personally?
he was worshipped as as a family god- for example, his epithets show this:
Zeus Herkeios: Zeus of the courtyard/ fences and protector of the family oikos
Zeus Philios: Zeus of individual wellbeing, prosperity and protector of the family oikos
how was zeus worshipped locally?
he was worshipped as a protector of a local athenian phratry
how was zeus worshipped panehellenically?
he was worshipped at a panehellenic level in olympia
what changes in zeus to distinguish his roles?
His epithet changes to distinguish him from his different roles
who is one god who was worshipped on a panehellenic level despite not having a panehellenic sanctuary?
Athena, she is best associated with athens as she was it’s patron goddess
what are some gods and heroes that were worshipped on a local level?
Epops, leucaspis, and menedeius which could have been a result of limited archaeological and literary remains or indication that local divinties existed.
How could the gods and heroes be worshipped on a very personal level?
Usually through mysteries, where individuals chose to take part in the cults, through healing cults or oracular consultations.