OCR J199/11 · GCSE Classical Civilisation

Myth and Religion

Explore the gods, heroes, temples, and festivals of the ancient world — from the Homeric Hymn to Demeter to the labours of Heracles and the City Dionysia.

At a Glance
8
Topics
16
Lessons Live
1
Quiz
GCSE
OCR J199/11
Course Topics
Topic 1
The Gods
6 lessons ▾
OverviewTopic 1 Introduction 1.1Introduction to Ancient Religion 1.2The Gods and Their Iconography 1.3The Homeric Hymn to Demeter 1.4How to Answer 8-Mark Questions QuizRetrieval Practice
Topic 2
The Universal Hero: Heracles
5 lessons ▾
OverviewTopic 2 Introduction 2.1The Nature of Heroes 2.2Birth and Early Life 2.3The Twelve Labours 2.4Heracles in Greek Religion
Topic 3
Religion and the City: Temples
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3.1Introduction to Greek Temples
3.2Temple Architecture and Design
3.3Temples as Religious Centres
Topic 4
Myth and the City: Foundation Stories
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4.1The Role of Foundation Myths
4.2Mythical Founders and Heroes
4.3Foundation Stories in Practice
Topic 5
Festivals
5 lessons ▾
OverviewTopic 5 Introduction 5.1The Great Panathenaia 5.2The City Dionysia 5.3The Lupercalia 5.4The Saturnalia
Topic 6
Myth and Symbols of Power
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6.1Myth in Political Power
6.2Symbols and Iconography
6.3Legitimacy Through Myth
Topic 7
Death and Burial
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7.1Greek Attitudes to Death
7.2Burial Rituals and Customs
7.3Commemorating the Dead
Topic 8
Journeying to the Underworld
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8.1The Greek Underworld
8.2Myths of Katabasis
8.3Afterlife Beliefs
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