Common Greek Culture - Dark Ages to Archaic

Polytheistic Pantheon - 12 Most Important 100s of others Anthropomorphic Gods - Humans but bigger and perfect in formAssociated with natural and human activities

ReligionShare religious ideas in the Illiad Principle of Reciprocity Humans honor and thank the gods  Cities have patron gods/goddesses Temples and Altars Sacrifices In return Gods treat humans well and do not harm them  Deities did not love humans.  Protect people who honor and do not offend them.  Gods punish offenders by sending calamities - famine, earthquake, epidemic disease, or defeat in war Reciprocal Relationship to Serve the GodsGreeks act as priestsPatron DeitiesTemples SacrificesOraclesCults

HistoryHomer 800sIlliad - Achilles' Rage and the War at Troy (Greatest Warrior)Odyssey - Odysseus (Wisest Warrior)Hesiod 650sTheogenyWorks and Days

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