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Greek Civilization
chapter 8 words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| myth | a traditional story that explains the practices or beliefs of a people, or something in the natural world |
| ritual | words or actions that are part of a religious ceremony |
| oracle | a sacred shrine where a priest or priestess spoke for a god or goddess |
| fable | a story meant to teach a lesson |
| oral tradition | the custom of passing along stories by speech |
| drama | a story written in the form of a play |
| tragedy | a play or film in which characters fail to overcome serious problems |
| comedy | a play or film that tells a humorous story |