1. Overview of Greek Mythology
The poet Homer's 8th-century BC epics the Iliad and the Odyssey, for example, tell the story of the (mythical) Trojan War as a divine conflict as well as a human one. ... Rituals In ancient Greece many sacrifices were done to keep the gods happy. ... Early in a boy's life they were considered to be eligible to perform a sacrifice. ... The pouring of water on the head forced the animal to "nod" in agreement to the sacrifice. ... Zeus or Dias is the father of Gods and humans. ...
- Word Count: 2584
- Approx Pages: 10
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School