Gods Flashcards
(46 cards)
What is anthropomorphism?
Giving human form or attributes to something that is otherwise not human.
What does chthonic refer to?
To do with the underworld.
What is an epithet?
An word or phrase regularly added to a name to describe a quality or skill they had.
What is the Greek term for ‘holy affairs’?
Hiera.
What is iconography?
The symbols attached to a particular character when represented in an image.
Define pantheon.
A collection of all (pan) the gods (theoi).
What does it mean to be pious?
Behaving correctly towards the gods.
What is polytheism?
The belief in many (poly) gods (theoi).
What is an oracle?
A shrine, priest, or priestess dedicated to a god often consulted for prophecies or advice.
What does religio refer to in Roman context?
The correct worship of the state gods.
What is the aegis?
The breastplate, cape or shield of Athena with image of gorgon.
What is a caduceus?
A traveller’s staff most closely associated with Hermes/Mercury.
What is a cornucopia?
A horn shell that contained an endless supply of food and drink.
What is a diadem?
A crown associated with gods or kings.
What is a lyre?
A small Greek harp consisting of a sound box with two curved arms connected by a crossbar.
Who are the maenads?
Frenzied female followers of Dionysus/Bacchus.
Who are satyrs?
Half man, half goat attendants of Dionysus known for their promiscuous nature.
What is a thyrsus?
A staff associated with Dionysus tipped with a pine cone.
Who is Zeus?
King of the gods, god of the sky and weather.
What is Hera known for?
Queen of the gods, goddess of marriage and childbirth.
What are Demeter’s responsibilities?
Goddess of agriculture, the harvest, and motherly love.
What is Poseidon the god of?
God of the seas, earthquakes, and horses.
What does Hephaistos represent?
God of metalworking, fire, and craftsmen.
What is Apollo the god of?
God of music, arts, education, and prophecy.
