CLA204H1 Lecture 3: Olympian Gods I
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Quiz 1: october 5th covers readings (the stuff that we reiterated in class + know about ovid and the other creation stories) + lectures weeks 1-3. Section a: matching (gods vs. statements about the gods) Section c: fill in the blank (key terms things that were talked about) Protogenoi = basic idea that all these elements around us are divine. Myth of succession = one generation of gods to the next. Anthropomorphism = simple naturalistic element deities towards anthropomorphic gods. act like humans, moving from uranus (blue stuff above us) and earth (ground) to zeus who is like humans. Patriarchy = one male god at the top. (male-ruled) Real people worshiped greek gods; the greeks took them very seriously. Made sanctuaries, performing rituals (result in a way, become favorable to you, connect with them), provided sacrifices, created festivals. More about performing correct rituals in the correct place at the right time.
