Introduction to Greek Culture

Coach CrewsWorld History

Before

Greek Civilization:Friday – intro/mythologyMonday – mythology researchTuesday – poetryWednesday – philosophyThursday – Alexander the GreatFriday – spread of Greek culture

Before

Define and Identify in your own words- Mount Olympus- Delphi- Myth- Oracle- Epic- Drama- Tragedy- Comedy

During

Greek Mythology- Greeks believed in many gods and

goddesses

- They believed these deities affected lives and events

- Best buildings devoted to the gods

During- Greeks believed the 12 most important

gods lived on Mt. Olympus, the highest in Greece

- Many Greek myths. The gods would hold special powers but look and act like humans

- They were married, had children, argued with each other, fought wars

During- Zeus – chief god- Athena – goddess of wisdom and crafts- Apollo – god of the sun and poetry- Ares – the god of war- Aphrodite – the goddess of love- Poseidon – god of the seas and

earthquakes

During- Greeks followed rituals to earn the gods

favor. They hoped the gods would grant them favor in return.- Pray, give gifts, festivals

- Greeks believed in prophecy, or predictions about the future. They visited an oracle to receive a prophecy.

- The most famous oracle was the Temple of Apollo at Delphi.

After

Exit Talk:- How did the Greeks honor their gods?- Why did the Greeks honor their gods?