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Greek Religion

Greek Religion. Greek Mythology. Mythology: collection of myths Myths are traditional tales with supernatural occurrences of a particular people. Purpose ? to explain everyday natural phenomena to teach moral values explain human practices. Greek Mythology was the Greek religion….

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Greek Religion

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  1. Greek Religion

  2. Greek Mythology • Mythology: collection of myths • Myths are traditional tales with supernatural occurrences of a particular people. Purpose? • to explain everyday natural phenomena • to teach moral values • explain human practices Greek Mythology was the Greek religion…

  3. Terms to know Anthropomorphism : to give human form or qualities to beings or things not human. Polytheism : the belief in many gods.

  4. Learning Station 5: Answers • Democracy and the art of drama. • The Olympics • Medicine, physics, and philosophy. • Protection and good fortune • Participated in rituals and made sacrifices • Immortal and controlled natural and social forces • Twelve main Gods/on Mount Olympus • Hades, Aphrodite, Apollo

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