OCR GCSE Myth and Religion Flashcards

King of the gods in Greek mythology, associated with thunder, lightning, and the sky.

King of the gods in Roman mythology, equivalent to Zeus in Greek mythology.

Greek goddess of wisdom, war strategy, and crafts. Born from Zeus' head.

Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, equivalent to Athena.

A religious offering to the gods, often of animals, food, or drink, to gain favour or show devotion.

A priestess of Apollo who delivered prophecies at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi.

The collective term for all the gods worshipped in a particular religion or culture.

Greek god of the underworld and the dead, brother of Zeus and Poseidon.

Roman god of the underworld, equivalent to Hades in Greek mythology.

Worship of heroes in ancient Greece, often at their tombs or shrines.

King of the gods in Greek mythology, associated with thunder, lightning, and the sky.

King of the gods in Roman mythology, equivalent to Zeus in Greek mythology.

Greek goddess of wisdom, war strategy, and crafts. Born from Zeus' head.

Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, equivalent to Athena.

Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, brother of Zeus and Hades.

Roman god of the sea, equivalent to Poseidon in Greek mythology.

Greek god of the underworld and the dead, brother of Zeus and Poseidon.

Roman god of the underworld, equivalent to Hades in Greek mythology.

Greek god of music, prophecy, healing, and the sun.

Roman goddess of the hunt, moon, and childbirth, equivalent to Artemis.

A religious offering to the gods, often of animals, food, or drink, to gain favour or show devotion.

A priestess of Apollo who delivered prophecies at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi.

The collective term for all the gods worshipped in a particular religion or culture.

Worship of heroes in ancient Greece, often at their tombs or shrines.

A major Greek temple dedicated to Zeus, home to the statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

A temple dedicated to Athena on the Acropolis in Athens.

An object offered to a god or goddess in fulfilment of a vow or as thanks for divine help.

A religious festival held in honour of Zeus at Olympia, featuring athletic competitions.

A Roman town preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, providing insight into Roman religion and daily life.

Roman household gods who protected the family and home.

Greek goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest. Mother of Persephone.

Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, equivalent to Demeter.

Greek goddess of spring and queen of the underworld, abducted by Hades.

Roman goddess of spring and queen of the underworld, equivalent to Persephone.

Religious groups in ancient Greece and Rome offering secret rites and initiation, such as the Eleusinian Mysteries.

Greek god of war, known for his violent and destructive nature.

Roman god of war, associated with military power and agriculture, equivalent to Ares.

Greek god of travel, trade, and communication, also the messenger of the gods.

Roman god of travel, trade, and communication, equivalent to Hermes.

Greek goddess of love, beauty, and desire.

Roman goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, equivalent to Aphrodite.

Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and the moon, twin sister of Apollo.

Roman goddess of the hunt, moon, and childbirth, equivalent to Artemis.

Greek god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship, known for forging weapons for the gods.

Roman god of fire and metalworking, equivalent to Hephaestus.

Greek goddess of marriage and childbirth, wife of Zeus and queen of the gods.

Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, equivalent to Hera.

Greek god of love and desire, often depicted as a winged youth or child.

Roman god of love and desire, equivalent to Eros.

Greek goddess of the hearth, home, and family.

Roman goddess of the hearth and home, equivalent to Hestia.

The mythical home of the Greek gods, ruled by Zeus.

One of the seven hills of Rome, home to the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus.

Secret religious rites in ancient Greece dedicated to Demeter and Persephone.

A major Greek temple dedicated to Apollo, site of the famous Oracle of Delphi.

A religious festival held in honour of Zeus at Olympia, featuring athletic competitions.

A festival in Athens celebrating Athena, including processions, sacrifices, and athletic contests.

A Roman festival in honour of Saturn, marked by feasting, gift-giving, and role reversals.

A Roman town preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, providing insight into Roman religion and daily life.

Roman household gods who protected the family and home.

Roman gods of the pantry and household provisions.

Priestesses of Vesta in Rome, tasked with maintaining the sacred fire in her temple.

The practice of interpreting the will of the gods by observing the flight of birds.

The Roman practice of examining the entrails of sacrificed animals to predict the future.

A major Greek temple dedicated to Zeus, home to the statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

A temple dedicated to Athena on the Acropolis in Athens.

A Roman temple dedicated to Vesta, goddess of the hearth, located in the Roman Forum.

A major Greek temple dedicated to Apollo, site of the famous Oracle of Delphi.

A Roman temple on Capitoline Hill dedicated to Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva.

Religious groups in ancient Greece and Rome offering secret rites and initiation, such as the Eleusinian Mysteries.

Secret religious rites in ancient Greece dedicated to Demeter and Persephone.

Greek goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest. Mother of Persephone.

Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, equivalent to Demeter.

Greek goddess of spring and queen of the underworld, abducted by Hades.

Roman goddess of spring and queen of the underworld, equivalent to Persephone.

King of the gods in Greek mythology, associated with thunder, lightning, and the sky.

King of the gods in Roman mythology, equivalent to Zeus in Greek mythology.

Greek goddess of wisdom, war strategy, and crafts. Born from Zeus' head.

Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, equivalent to Athena.

Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, brother of Zeus and Hades.

Roman god of the sea, equivalent to Poseidon in Greek mythology.

Greek god of the underworld and the dead, brother of Zeus and Poseidon.

Roman god of the underworld, equivalent to Hades in Greek mythology.

Greek god of music, prophecy, healing, and the sun.

Roman goddess of the hunt, moon, and childbirth, equivalent to Artemis.

Greek god of war, known for his violent and destructive nature.

Roman god of war, associated with military power and agriculture, equivalent to Ares.

Greek god of travel, trade, and communication, also the messenger of the gods.

Roman god of travel, trade, and communication, equivalent to Hermes.

Greek goddess of love, beauty, and desire.

Roman goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, equivalent to Aphrodite.

Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and the moon, twin sister of Apollo.

Greek god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship, known for forging weapons for the gods.

Roman god of fire and metalworking, equivalent to Hephaestus.

Greek goddess of marriage and childbirth, wife of Zeus and queen of the gods.

Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, equivalent to Hera.

Greek god of love and desire, often depicted as a winged youth or child.

Roman god of love and desire, equivalent to Eros.

Greek goddess of the hearth, home, and family.

Roman goddess of the hearth and home, equivalent to Hestia.