Athena gods: zeus, apollo, artemis, aphrodite, poseidon, venus,ares, dionysus, hephaestus, athena, hermes, hades,demeter, hestia,hera.
orgin of religion: greek religion was a predominant form of early paganism.
why they prayed to the gods: the did it for religious perposes and to thank them for things.they do it for the same reason we do today
monotheist and polytheist.
monotheist believe in one good
polythiest believe in more than one god
Delian league: was controlled by sparta and athens. athens was recognized as metroplis(mother city)
the league was land based and water based. athenian tactics avoided engagement with the spartan infantry.
purposes: to liberate the ionian greeks from persian rule. to safeguard the islands.
pericles: promoted the arts and literature reputation of being educational.
persian war-
hoplin-greek weapon made by wood covered bronze inside leather.
peloponnisian war-
short swords shield and helments.
hoplite-
heavy infrantry man. wore armour
battle of salamis- most improtant battle in history. the defeat at sa;amis shifted the war to greece's favor
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