dates
Augustus becomes first roman emperor
27 bc
zeus
god os sky/lightning
libitations
liquid offerings to the gods
parthenon
temple dedicated to Athena
odyssey
oddyseuss return home after trojan war
founding of Rome
753 bc
demeter
god of agriculture and harvest
temples
most symbolic centers of roman architecture
sacred sites
temples served as a dwelling place for the gods
Thebes
city state known for fertile land and agriculture
death of Alex g and start of hellenistic
323
juno
god of women and marriage
rituals and sacrifices
animal sacrifices were the most important they were used to gain favor or forgiveness
romulus and remus
twin brothers who founded Rome
democracy
citizens could participate in decision making
roman republic
509-27
mercury
god of commerce communication and travel
roman religion
focused on maintaining peace with the gods
socrates
philosopher created socratic discussion
divination
predicts signs and symbols
greek dark ages
1100-750
jupiter
king of the gods
christianity
small persecuted religion later legalized by Constantine
homer
wrote the Iliad and oddyssey
augury
roman practice of interpreting