[CLASS 40] - Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (23 pages long!)

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Office hours: m w 12-1 pm // w 3-4 pm. Traditional tale that is repeated orally from generation to generation. One way myths were transmitted from one generation to the next was through the *symposium* (all male drinking party) Essential story line repeated from generation to generation. Mythos - a story that cannot be confirmed by direct observation. Logos - a story that can be confirmed by critical thinking or observation. Gods look and act like humans, only more powerful. If angry, they can seek vengeance on humans. Greeks like to slaughter animals and take their parts, especially their skin and bones, and burn them at an altar as a sign of respect to the gods. Mountain top made of ash from sacrifices while humans get edible portions. Altar is the focus point of greek religion. Animal remains from altar of aphordite, athens. Basis of modern pop culture like tv shows and movies.

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