In the beginning...
In ancient times, many people could not read or write. Mythology was conveyed orally as a way for people to practice...
What is a
RELIGION
?
The Greeks used myths to understand the world around them. They saw nature as equal to the gods because they were both equally
What is
UNPREDICTABLE
?
Zeus sent to rid the world of mankind because they had become wicked and corrupt.
What is a
FLOOD
?
To be a hero, a mortal or half-mortal must have met a great challenge and
What is
OVERCOME IT
?
Stoics prided themselves on their ability to suppress their emotions, but Hedonists believed people...
What is
SHOULD ALWAYS ACT ON THEIR EMOTIONS
?
It makes sense that the Greeks created such an elaborate story of gods, goddesses, and myths since they were the first actors, playwrights, historians, philosophers, and
What is a
SCIENTIST
?
Zeus causes a lot of problems for a lot of people mostly because of his
What is
LACK OF FIDELITY TO HIS WIFE
?
Even though the gods are known to procreate with one another, one of the taboos of Greek society was
What is
INCEST
?
The Greeks considered a hero to be a mortal who showcased this capability.
What is
SUPERHUMAN CAPABILITIES
?
In Greek culture, agape refers to love for...
What is
A NEIGHBOR
?
Greece was not a unified country in ancient times. People had to travel far and sometimes over mountains to get to the major areas called
What is a
CITY-STATE
?
This is given to Cronus in place of Zeus so that Zeus would not be swallowed.
What is
A STONE?
Tantalus takes this taboo to a whole new level and is punished with an eternity in Tartarus standing in a pool of water under a fruit tree.
What is
RUDENESS TO A HOST
?
A person was not considered to be a hero unless he/she...
What is
IMPACTED ANOTHER
?
In ancient Greece, women did not have any rights and were expected to stay...
What is
AT HOME
?
Life in ancient Greece was hard. Kings were barbaric, people lived without rights, and violence was everywhere. The myths were told as a way to
What is
DEAL WITH A DIFFICULT LIFE AND UNTAMED WORLD
?
In the battle between the Titans and the Olympians, Zeus decides to set the Titans in the Underworld free. Because of this he is gifted with his
What is a
THUNDERBOLT
?
This is often thought to be the most evil thing a man can do, and it was also a taboo in Greek society.
What is
MURDER
?
Even heroes have weaknesses. These weaknesses include
GREED / HATE / FEAR
?
If a woman did leave their home, they were expected to dress...
What is
MODESTLY
?