Chapter 9 Section 3Greek Mythology and Literature

Mt Olympus

What is Mythology?

Temple ofZeus

Name some Greek gods and what did they represent.

Who are some Greek Heroes and what did they do to make them a hero?

Who was Homer?

What is Epic poetry? Thetis dippingbaby Achillesinto the River

Styx as directedto by the gods.

What is the Iliad?

What is the Odyssey?

What is Lyric poetry?

Who was Aesop?

What is a fable?

How did Ancient Greece influence our language today?

How has Ancient Greek literature and the arts influenced the world today?

Hercules

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