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Greco-Roman Archaeology
Daniel smiled at the class. "Good morning," he said. "Following on from Roman religion, let's look at one of it's strongest influences... Greek religion.
The Ancient Greeks were also polytheistic. They believed that these gods and goddesses controlled everything, from the waves in the ocean to the winner of a race. Each god or goddess controlled one or two major aspects of life. Greeks built temples in every town for one god or goddess. Temples were large and beautiful buildings where Greeks went to pray or sacrifice animals. The sacrificed animals were considered gifts to the gods. Greeks were especially likely to sacrifice animals at festivals in honor of the gods. The festivals included plays, music, dancing, and then a parade to the temple where they made their sacrifices and had a feast. One temple still standing today is the Parthenon, built in honor of Athena, who was the goddess of wisdom and war.
What else can anyone tell me about the Ancient Greeks and religion?
"For homework, I'm going to assign you each a god found in either the Greek or Roman pantheon.... sometimes both. I want you to write me at least one hundred words on them for Tuesday, please.
Sonia Belmont - Minerva
Thomasina Coverley - Janus
Phoebe Halliwell - Proserpina
Medusa St Clair - Pan
Kara Thrace - Apollo
Any questions?"
The Ancient Greeks were also polytheistic. They believed that these gods and goddesses controlled everything, from the waves in the ocean to the winner of a race. Each god or goddess controlled one or two major aspects of life. Greeks built temples in every town for one god or goddess. Temples were large and beautiful buildings where Greeks went to pray or sacrifice animals. The sacrificed animals were considered gifts to the gods. Greeks were especially likely to sacrifice animals at festivals in honor of the gods. The festivals included plays, music, dancing, and then a parade to the temple where they made their sacrifices and had a feast. One temple still standing today is the Parthenon, built in honor of Athena, who was the goddess of wisdom and war.
What else can anyone tell me about the Ancient Greeks and religion?
"For homework, I'm going to assign you each a god found in either the Greek or Roman pantheon.... sometimes both. I want you to write me at least one hundred words on them for Tuesday, please.
Sonia Belmont - Minerva
Thomasina Coverley - Janus
Phoebe Halliwell - Proserpina
Medusa St Clair - Pan
Kara Thrace - Apollo
Any questions?"
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