Mythology

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