Gods and Goddesses
The Greek hero Achilles was one of the greatest warriors. In attempts to protect him, his goddess mother Thetis dipped him into the river Styx by this body part, which was then left unprotected.
What is heel?
The Anthesteria was a festival that focused on Dionysus but had important pieces that honored Hades. This consisted of a 3-day celebration of opening wine, drinking and revelry, and __.
What is honoring the dead with offerings?
The Nekromanteion was an ancient Greek temple dedicated to Hades and Persephone to communicate with the dead. Which could be found on the banks of the Acheron River in Epirus, near the city of Ephyra. When Greeks prayed to Hades, they did this action to ensure that their prayers reached him.
What is pounding on the ground?
In artistic representation, Zeus is commonly showed with a long beard and a thunderbolt, these symbols are used to portray this specific expression.
What is a mature presence, power, and control over nature.
Sacrifices to Olympian gods were at dawn, usually at an alter at this specific temple in temenos.
What is the east temple?
Medusa, daughter of the sea gods Phorcys and Ceto was breathtakingly beautiful until she grew jealous of Athena. This jealousy caused her hair to change into this reptile.
What are snakes?
The Hermaea was an important festival for Hermes, typically celebrated in Athens. It honored Hermes as a god of __.
What is fertility and athletic power?
The temple of Hermes was typically located near marketplaces or crossroads to emphasize his role as a god of commerce and communication. Historians believe the temple was built in this specific time.
What is 5th Century BCE?
Hades, the god of the underworld, is typically portrayed with a long dark beard and a crown or helmet, along with these 2 expressions.
What is serious and somber?
Each deity had a sacred animal. Athena had heifers, Hera had cows, but what animal did Zeus and Dionysus have?
What are bulls?
Herakles, son of Zeus, is best known for completing this battle assigned to him by King Eurystheus.
What is the 12 Impossible Labours?
The Olympic Games were part of a religious festival that honored Zeus in the Atlis. This festival consisted of a procession, recitations by barde, and __.
What are state banquets?
Poseidon's temple, Sounion, was built in 5th century BCE. Built in the Doric order, it had a total of 34 columns and served this important role.
What is guiding sailors to safe shores of Attica?
Time for a joke!
Why did the painting go to jail?
Because they had a brush with the law.
According to Homer, sacrificial protocol included ritual washing, sprinkling barley grains, and offering hair. If offered animals had __ it would offend the gods.
What are blemishes?
King Monos, Zeus’s son, imprisoned the murderous Minotaur in a labyrinth located on the Island Crete. Every 9 years, the Minotaur was fed this unique source of nourishment.
What are 7 Athenian boys and girls.
The Panhellenic Games at Isthmia were held every 2 years in honor of Poseidon and were a series of different athletic competitions. And consisted of these main sporting events.
What are races, wrestling, boxing, and equestrian events?
Beloved Zeus, his worship was widespread. Temples and sanctuaries were built in various cities and regions, including The Famous temple of Zeus in Olympia, one of the __.
What are the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
Iconography had an important role in Greek mythology, and Hermes is usually displayed with the same symbols. These symbols represent his speed, ability to travel, and focus on his role as a messenger. What symbols are they?
What is winged hat and sandals?
The act of prayer consisted of 3 parts. 1.) Compliment the deity. 2.) Reference to the petitioner's deity. 3.) _.
What is the specific plea or request?
Son of Uranus, ruler of the universe, Cronos was one of the most disturbing Greek villains. In attempts to overthrow his father, he dispatched this specific body part of his father and threw it in the sea.
What are genitals?
Time for an easy question!
Women competed in the Olympics.
NO!
Naois were temples that housed the gods image and were crafted of wood but later were made of this material.
What is poros and marble?
To extend the last question, Hermes wears winged hats and sandals but are referred to with this name.
What is all of the above?
Sometime last week, Ms.Kossett could be seen wearing these favorite childhood characters.
Who is Frog and Toad?