Gods and Goddesses
Who is the goddess of the hunt?
Artemis
What did the Greeks eat, name 2 foods?
Can be olives, grapes, figs, and wheat and kept goats, for milk and cheese. They ate lots of bread, beans, and olives.
What did the Greek gods and goddesses wear?
Undergarment (chiton or peplos) and cloak (himation or chlamys)
What is Greek art meant to honor?
The gods
What is Mount Olympus?
The highest mountain in Greece
Who created Zeus?
Cronus and his mother Rhea
What was considered food or drinks of the gods?
Ambrosia
Did the Greeks wear shoes?
They were mostly barefoot but if they did wear shoes it will be leather sandals
What was generally the focus of Greek art on?
Nude male figures
What is the Acropolis?
An ancient fortress located on a rocky outcrop above Athens and contains remind of several ancient structures
What is the relationship between Hestia and Poseidon?
Poseidon wanted to marry Hestia
What animal was most used during the sacrifice of the ancient Greeks?
Pigs
What did the women wear to protect their heads from the sun?
They wore hats and veils
What was the Greek Concept of beauty?
Proportion of form and pleasing balance
What is the Acropolis of Athens?
Temple dedicated to Athena
Who are the 12 Olympian gods?
Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, Hermes, and Dionysus.
Why are the Greeks fond of honey?
They believed that Baby Zeus was fed honey and milk. For them, honey was almost magical. It was also used for medicine.
What did they wear for their jewelry?
They used gold and silver like us. They used pins to fasten their clothing which were very popular
What were the 4 periods of art?
Geometric, Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic.
What is the Parthenon?
Former temple in the Athenian Acropolis dedicated to Athena.
What is the story of Persephone and Hades
Persephone is the daughter of Demeter and was later kidnapped by Hades, she then later became the queen of the underworld.
What was Ancient Greek Cuisine characterizes by?
reflecting agricultural hardship and frugality (avoiding waste)
How were the Greeks Clothing made?
They were made into squares or rectangles that were sewn together
What was the main goal do Classical Greek Art?
It was to depict the ultimate beauty and harmony.
Where is the Temple of Apollo built?
Delphi, Greece