Greek Priests Flashcards
What is uncommon about the Priests in Greek?
They had both priests called a hiereus and priestesses called a hiereia
Who were the Gods usually attended by, and who were the Goddesses usually attended by?
Gods - priests
Goddesses - priestesses
What was different about the temple of Apollo at Delphi?
Both Gods and Goddesses were attended by both priests and priestesses
What was a priesthood in Ancient Greece?
It was a temporary role that required no special training
How long could a priests role last for?
Some could last for just one festival, some for a year, some for life
How would a citizen show commitment to their city?
By trying to become a priest of the local god at least once in their lifetime
What did priests have to do?
Undertake and oversee the correct ritual at the correct time and assist in the upkeep of their temple
What decided how important a priest was?
Depending on who the god was and where their temple was
What did the Greeks use to predict the outcome of future events?
Manteis
What could a manteis be compared to nowadays?
A fortune teller
How were omens read?
By looking at the entrails of sacrificed animals - if any blemishes or imperfections were seen the omen was bad
What was an augury?
The reading of the flight of birds
