CIVILIZATION
GREEK
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prophecies.
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oracles.
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dramas such as tragedies and comedies.
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rituals, sacrifices, and festivals.
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Detailed explanation-1: -They believed that they would receive good fortune if they honored and pleased their gods. So. the Greeks built statues, monuments, and buildings for the gods. They also practiced rituals and presented gifts to the gods in an attempt to win their favor.
Detailed explanation-2: -All Greeks worshipped Zeus as their chief god. Each city-state also chose one god or goddess as its protector. To win the favor of their god, the people of the city-state performed rituals. A ritual (RIH-chuh-wuhl) is an action that is part of a religious ceremony.
Detailed explanation-3: -The central ritual act in ancient Greece was animal sacrifice, especially of oxen, goats, and sheep. Sacrifices took place within the sanctuary, usually at an altar in front of the temple, with the assembled participants consuming the entrails and meat of the victim.
Detailed explanation-4: -The celebrations were used to give a sense of community and unity through shared memories. Festivals involved much preparation, commitment and participation as there were often many activities in involved including religious rites, sacrifices, processions, performances, competitions, and feasts.