Myth and Belief Flashcards
1
Q
How were stories of how cities were founded passed down?
A
By oral tradition and were not written down until the cities were well established
2
Q
Who were myths recorded by?
A
Men who had the time to engage in writing, such as the wealthy
3
Q
Was every retelling of each myth the same, even when written down?
A
No
4
Q
What could a city’s founding myth give its population?
A
A sense of unity and patriotism
5
Q
How do we know Greece and Rome found the myths important?
A
They recorded them in writing and represent them in their cities’ architecture
