Aim: What influence did Greek Mythology have on Ancient Greece?

Turn in: Review Test T2K #2Do Now: How do the Olympics relate to Greece?

Homework: T2K 3

Olympics

• Held in Olympia • Every 4 years • Honor Zeus• Events: wresting, discus throwers, chariot

races• A wreath would be given to winners

• United warring states

Myths

• Began as stories told to villagers • Used to explain nature, history and customs• Main character = hero• Gods usually play a BIG role

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Mt. Olympus

• 1,000 feet above sea level• Home of the 12 Gods• Perfect weather• “A paradise above the clouds that only the

gods would ever see”

Parthenon• Located in Athens• Temple for Athena• Housed a 40ft statue of Athena