Lesson 1

• What does the word "myth" mean in Greek?

  It means story or speech.
• What do the myths from ancient Greece and Rome represent?

  They represent ideas about religion, history, and the world.
• What were the ancient Greeks' beliefs regarding the number of gods?


  They were polytheistic, believing in many gods and goddesses.
• How were Greek myths passed down through generations?

  They were the product of generations of storytelling.
• What role did poets play in ancient Greek festivals?

  Poets would dramatically recite the stories of the gods’ adventures.
• What did the Greeks believe about the power of their gods?

  They believed that the gods had enormous power over the world and controlled nature.
• Where did the Greeks believe their gods lived?

  On Mount Olympus.
• What is significant about Mount Olympus in Greek mythology?


  It is a real mountain in the central part of Greece called Thessaly where the gods lived.
• How could the gods interact with humans according to Greek mythology?

  The gods could leave Mount Olympus, often taking on human form and walking among the people.
• What was a common practice among the gods in Greek mythology regarding marriage?

  The gods often married each other and many had more than one spouse at a time.