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OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation (J199) — Myth and Religion
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Describe the preparation of the body for burial in Greece, including the prothesis.
Explain the stages of the Greek funerary procession, including the ekphora.
Analyze the methods of body burial and the cultural use of stelai as grave markers.
Discuss the significance of Greek festivals for the dead and ancestors, specifically focusing on the Genesia.
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Greek Funerary Rituals: The Prothesis and Ekphora
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Greek Burial Methods and Grave Markers
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The Genesia: Greek Festivals for the Dead
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