Greek Mythology Flashcards
(20 cards)
Who are the Olympians?
the 12 main gods in Greek mythology, live on mount Olympus
includes Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, Demeter, Aphrodite, Athena, Artemis, Apollo, Ares, Hephaestus, Hermes, and either Hestia or Dionysus
What is Greek Mythology?
A collection of myths from Ancient Greece that tells us about religion
Religion
Belief or practice like temples, wedding/birth/death rituals
Myth
Story/lore to explain nature or the origin of something including rituals, explaining the how and why of something
Why do we have religion/myths?
To explain natural phenomena, human behavior, serve as a moral compass, and reinforce societal norms
Why Greek Mythology?
known as the cradle of western civilization, and its culture is widespread throughout Europe
Challenges in studying it
passed down orally for thousands of years, and many of the Greek and Roman tales don’t agree
Gaia
Mother Earth
Eros
Love
Tartarus
Deity that protects the pit
Uranus
Heaven
Who are the four Titans and why do they have that name?
Gaia, Eros, Tartarus, and Uranus. They are the first gods to be created, and they were named that to reflect their incredible strength
Polytheistic
Believing in multiple gods
Anthropomorphic
Personification, resembling humans
Propagation
Passing on, spreading, to have children
Incest
Having a sexual relationship with someone who is related to you
Succession
Taking power from the people before you (successors)
Emasculate
- Deprive a man of his male role or identity
- Make something weaker
What was the titanomachy?
The ten year war between Cronus’s children and Cronus
Why is this story a self-fulfilling prophecy?
Everything wouldn’t have happened if Cronus didn’t believe the prophecy
