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Which creature established temple at delphi
Python
Omphalos
Meaning Naval, it was a stone outside the temple marking where Zeus killed pytho
Woman who spoke prophecies at temple of apollo
Pythia
When was Delphi dedicated
7th century
Who did Apollo share the sanctuary at Delphi with
Dynosis
What statement was carved into the stone at the temple of apollo
Know thyself
What did the castalian spring inspire people to do
Divine inspiration
Which historian tells story of king Croesus of Lydia invading persia
Herodotus
Which mountain is Delphi on the lower slopes of
Parnasus
Who were the Athenians victorious over in the battle of salamis
Persia
python games
Four major games
What was awarded to winners of python games
A laurel crown
Favorite sport of emperor Augustus
Boxing
Who was the sphinx a gift from
Delos
Who closed Delphi and declared Christianity as only religion
Emperor Thedosious
Who began systematic excavations at Delphi
France
Delphi
Ancient religious sanctuary sacred to the god Apollo located on mount Parnassus
Offerings
Clay statues bronze figurines and bronze tripods
Why was Delphi considered the center of the world
Because it was released two Eagles who met at at Delphi after encircling the world
Examples of purification
Washing in spring, burning leaves, drinking holy water
What was a common sacrifice tp Pythia
Goats
What was a common offering to Pythia
Pie
What were the Panhellenic games
Games honoring the Greek gods
Amphictiony
Council with representatives from nearby city-states
Mythology
Study and interpretation of myths. They are a part of every culture and provide order and meaning
3 types of myth
Etiological, historical, psychological
Etiological myths
Origin story (explains why or how)ex. Demeter explains change in seasons
Historical myths
Retell historical event ex. Illiad
Psychological myths
Journey, hero discovers identity/fate and resolves crisis
Apollo
God of prophecy, people sought his guidance through oracles
Fate
Decided by gods, unmovable and determines destiny of mortals and immortals
Nature
Everything has nature that governs behavior, through education you can be your best self
Sophacles
beated Aeschylus at festival of Dyonisis. He wanted individuals to find their place in the world. He added a third actor, painted sets and a chorus to Greek Drama
Dramatic irony
When the audience knows something the characters dont
Hubris
Obsessive pride which angers the gods
Sermon
Encouraged common beleif
3 most famous playwrites
Aeschylus, sophacles and Euripides
Structure of Greek Tragedy
Parados, Agon, parabis, exodus
Comedic play writers who poked fun at philosophers, polititions and artists
Aristophanes and Menander
Unity of action
Deeper meaning
Unity of time
24 hour period which increased urgency and intensity
Unity of place
Specific setting
