Nature of the Gods Flashcards by Sam Snyders | Brainscape

Q

What sets Zeus apart from the other Olympians?

A

He is omnipotent and omniscient

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Q

How can the gods be described?

A

Anthropomorphic

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Q

What are Underworld deities called?

A

Cthonic

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Q

Food, Drink, Blood?

A

Ambrosia, Nectar, Ichor

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Q

Epicurus thoughts against the gods

A

Religion creates more evils
Better to not worry
Divine beings are aloof and uncaring

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Xenophanes on Zeus monotheism

A

God is not human
God must percieve everything
God sets everything in motion
God is motionless

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