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Classical civilisation test revision
Temples
Greeks
Temple of Zeus
Parthenon
Doric temple has an ionic frieze which is strange as it is an Doric temple.
The Parthenon was a temple in Athens dedicated to Athena.
Augurs interpreted the will of the gods by studying birds.
Hiereus and hiereia were male and female priests who led worship and sacrifices.
The Temple of Zeus at Olympia honoured Zeus and was linked to the Olympic Games.
Romans
Normal temple with Doric frieze and Doric temple
They have no opisthodomos. They have semi-engaged columns
They have a big set of stairs whereas the Greek temple has short stairs all the way around
Always faced east
EG The temple of Portunus
The Pantheon was dedicated to all Roman gods.
Augurs interpreted the will of the gods by studying birds.
Animal sacrifice was used to gain favour from the gods.
The Haruspex examined animal organs to predict the gods’ will.
Vestal Virgins cared for the sacred fire of Vesta.