How to Worship Gods in Ancient Greek

1. Gift - bribe them, butter up, kiss up.

2. Sacrifice

3. Temple building - Temple of Apollo

4. Games and sports

Greek Religion

Polytheistic -

Anthropomorphic -

Animistic - (animas: spirit) explain the natural world. We're pawns moving around by the Gods.

Purpose of Myth

1. Didactic - Myth teaches us about something.

2. Aetiological - explain the origin of things.

3. Emotional arouser - more personal way to experience trauma but not live it by oneself.

4. Sheer entertainment - fun in learning.