The Culture of Classical Greece
Greek Religion Religion affected each and every part of Greek life Temples were the major buildings Homer; describes 12 chief gods living at top of Olympus
Was not based on morality Everyone went to gloomy underworld Ruled by Hades Rituals=made gods happy (prayer and gifts)
Festival developed in honor of gods Many included athletic events First olympics 776 B.C.
Oracle- god or goddess revealed future through priest or priestess Had lot’s of faith in them, but at times prophecy was wrong Oracle of Apollo at Delphi
Religion Griega La religion affectaba todo aspecto de la vida Los templos eran los edificios mas importantes Homero describe a 12 dioses principales viven arriba del monte Olimpo
No era basado en codigo moral Todos ivan a un inframundo despues de la muerte Controlado por Hades Rituales=hacian felizes a los dioses
Los festivales se hacian en honor a los dioses Muchos incluian eventos atleticos First Olympics 776 B.C.
Oráculo- un dios o diosa revelaba el futuro atravez de un sacerdote/a Tenian mucha fe en ellos, pero a veces se equivocaban Oráculo de Apollo en Delphi (mas famoso)