Greek Mythology
_______ are traditional stories about gods and heroes.
Myths
The earliest Greek stories were called _______, which were long poems that told about heroic deeds.
epics
_______ is a story told by actors who pretend to be characters in the story.
Drama
What temple was best known in Ancient Greece and was dedicated to the Gods?
The Parthenon
Ruler of all gods and goddesses.
Zeus
Ancient Greeks went to this location for advice and/or prophecies from the gods and goddesses.
The Oracle
The first great epics of early Greece were the _______ and the _______.
Iliad and Odyssey
In a ______, a person struggles to overcome difficulties but fails.
tragedy
What are the dimensions of the Parthenon?
230 ft long and 100 ft wide
Where did gods and goddesses supposedly live?
Mount Olympus
At the Oracle, who had the job of being the messenger for the gods.
Priests and Priestesses
What poet wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey?
Homer
In a ______, the story ends happily.
comedy
When was the Parthenon built?
between 447 BC and 432 BC
Who was the goddess of the hunt and wild animals?
Artemis
What was the most famous oracle?
The Temple of Apollo at Delphi
A greek slave who made up his now famous fables.
Aesop
What two types of dramas were developed as a part of the Greeks religious festivals?
comedies and tragedies
What statue was in the center of the Parthenon? This statue was covered in ivory and gold, and was about 43 feet high.
Athena
Who was the goddess of love and beauty?
Aphrodite
Why were prophecies often confusing?
The priestess in the oracle often gave answers in riddles.
A _____ is a short tale that teaches a lesson.
fable
Who are the three best-known writers of Greek tragedies?
_________ is the art of designing and building structures.
Architecture
Festivals dedicated to Zeus were held at _______ .
Olympia