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Classical Civilisation
Myth and Religion
OCR
J199
Myth and Religion
Explore religion and mythology in the ancient Greek and Roman worlds.
Assess the impact of myth and religion on classical societies and their enduring cultural significance.
Gods
Identify major Greek and Roman gods, detailing their responsibilities and key symbols.
Analyze how these deities are typically represented in ancient Greek and Roman art.
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Greece
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Rome
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Heracles and Hercules
Examine the myths associated with Heracles (Hercules).
Analyze how this universal hero is typically represented across both Greek and Roman classical cultures.
2 Subtopics
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Greece
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Rome
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Temples and Religion
Describe the layout and use of ancient temples, including the placement of the altar, the naos/cella, and the cult statue.
Evaluate the roles of priests, officials, and worshippers in sacrifices and religious worship.
2 Subtopics
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Greece
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Rome
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Foundation Stories
Analyze Greek and Roman foundation myths regarding Athens and Rome, including the roles of associated heroes and gods.
Evaluate the cultural significance and civic meaning of these myths to their respective cities.
3 Subtopics
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Greece
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Rome
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Both
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Festivals
Describe the origins, participating officials, sacrificial practices, and public programmes of key Greek and Roman festivals.
2 Subtopics
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Greece
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Rome
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Myth and Symbols of Power
Analyze the links between myth and the portrayal of power in ancient art.
Evaluate how and why myth was used to demonstrate political or cultural power, considering the significance of its location and display.
2 Subtopics
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Greece
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Rome
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Death and Burial
Describe and evaluate the practices, rituals, and beliefs surrounding death and burial in the ancient world.
2 Subtopics
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Greece
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Rome
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Journeying to the Underworld
Analyze myths detailing journeys to the underworld as recounted by Greek and Roman authors.
Evaluate the portrayal of characters, the environment of the underworld itself, and how these narratives reflect ancient cultural views on the afterlife.
2 Subtopics
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Greece
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Rome
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Prescribed Sources
Analyze and evaluate the prescribed primary literary and visual sources to understand classical myth and religion.
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Literary Sources
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Literature Study Requirements
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Visual and Material Sources
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Visual Culture Study Requirements
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