CREATION STORY
What was the world like at the beginning?
Chaos
What is polytheism?
Belief in many gods
What is a tragic flaw?
A weakness that leads to downfall
Why did Greeks hold festivals?
To honour the gods
Who were the first gods?
Gaia and Uranus
Were Greek gods perfect?
No
What was Oedipus’ tragic flaw?
Pride
Which god is honoured at Dionysia?
Dionysus
Who were the Titans?
Children of Gaia and Uranus
Who is the king of the gods and the sky?
Zeus
What was the Trojan Horse used for?
To trick and defeat Troy
What happened at Dionysia?
Plays and theatre performances
Why did Cronus eat his children?
He feared they would overthrow him
What did Greeks do to please gods?
Festivals, sacrifices, worship
How did Odysseus escape the Cyclops?
Blinded him and tricked him (“Nobody”)
Which goddess is linked to farming?
Demeter
How did Zeus defeat Cronus? Explain
Gave him a drink → forced him to release siblings → fought and won
Where did the Olympian gods live?
Mount Olympus
What were the Pythian Games?
Competitions (sports + music) for Apollo