Religion Flashcards
1
Q
How was religion involved in the games?
8
A
- Open procession from Elis to Olympia with sacrifices along the way
- Oath sworn by judges and athletes at altar of Zeus Horkios
- Altis is a marked out religious area used for prayers and sacrifices. Includes Temple of Hera + Zeus
- Great Altar marks spot struck by Zeus’ thunderbolt
- 100 oxen sacrificed on day 3
- Victors received their crowns of sacred olive at the Temple of Zeus
- Zanes at entrance
- Athletes finished races by running towards Zeus’ temple
2
Q
How is the importance of Zeus made clear at the games?
7
A
- Temple and great statue of gold and Ivory
- Great Alter marking spot struck by his thunderbolt
- temple to his wife Hera
- timing connected to harvest rites in honour of Zeus
- oaths sworn at statue of Zeus Horkios in Bouleuterion
- 100 oxen sacrificed at alter of Zeus on day 3
- running races end with athletes running towards temple of Zeus
3
Q
Enjoy religious aspects? - YES
5
A
- Take part in a great festival to honour Zeus
- personal time to honour gods in private
- opportunity to consult oracle
- Day 3 procession opportunity to show off own city’s wealth
- crowning of victors
