Rituals and Priests Flashcards
What would happen if Greek ritual didn’t follow a precise procedure?
provoke the anger of the Gods
Was there a priest school and who could become a priest/priestess?
no priest school and anyone could become a priest
What must you not have to become a priest?
blemish or disability
Why might you have to be rich, if you are a priest?
It is unpaid or just part-time… you couldn’t feed a family off it
At Erythrai, who were priesthoods sold to?
The highest bidders
What happened to priesthoods in Asia- minor?
priesthoods were regularly auctioned
Why were there no skills needed to be a priest?
because priesthoods were often allocated.
who was in charge of all religious matters?
The Archon basileus
What did priests usually wear?
long hair, a headband, a garland, costly robes of white or purple, a special waistband and held a staff in their hand
What does the Illiad say about priests?
is honoured among the people as a God
How was priestly status reflected?
privileged access to the meat and sometimes special seats in the theatre.
