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Sophocles/God Belief
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is Zeus? | God of the sky, part of the Twelve Olympians, ruled over all gods |
| Who is Hades? | Ruler of the underworld |
| Did the Greeks believe in life after death? | Yes, in the underworld |
| What type of religion did the Greeks practice? | Polytheistic which means they believe in multiple Gods |
| What would Greeks worship in? | Sanctuaries |
| What would Greeks make to the gods? | Sacrifices |
| What was most commonly used for the sacrifices? | Animals |
| What is Greek Mythology? | A large group of stories about gods and heroes |
| What did Mythology give to Greek culture? | Meaning |
| Who was Sophocles? | A religious man, followed the Athenian religion |
| What did Sophocles incorporate into his plays? | His beliefs |
| What did Sophocles believe in? | The power of the Oracle and prophecies |
| What was Sophocles home city-state? | Athens |
| What did Sophocles introduce in Athens? | The cult of Asclepius |