Flashcards

Study guide

  1. Based on the evidence from Delphi and Olympia, what types of buildings and monuments characterized a Greek sanctuary?
  2. How did the oracle work? What was the procedure for consulting the oracle?
  3. Describe the subjects shown in the sculpture of the Siphnian Treasury (Delphi) and the Temple of Zeus (Olympia). To what degree are they connected specifically with Delphi and Olympia?
  4. How were the ancient Olympic Games organized? Comment on scheduling; ceremonies; athletic events; and participants.

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Plan, Sanctuary of Apollo, Delphi.

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Siphnian Treasury (reconstruction), Delphi.

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Gods vs. Giants, North Frieze (detail), Siphnian Treasury, Delphi. Archaeological Museum, Delphi.

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Stoa of the Athenians and Temple of Apollo (reconstruction), Delphi.

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Charioteer of Delphi, bronze statue, Delphi. Archaeological Museum, Delphi.

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Plan, Sanctuary of Zeus, ca. 400 BC, Olympia.

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Fallen Warrior, West pediment, Temple of Aphaia, Aegina. Glyptothek, Munich.

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Fallen Warrior, East pediment, Temple of Aphaia, Aegina. Glyptothek, Munich.

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Temple of Zeus and Ash Altar (reconstruction), Olympia.

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Apollo, Lapiths, and Centaurs. West pediment (detail), Temple of Zeus, Olympia. Archaeological Museum, Olympia.