OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation · J199
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Revise: GreeceFoundation myths explained more than where a city’s name came from. They connected its people, resources and institutions with gods and heroes. For the Athenians, Athena’s victory in a divine contest explained their city’s name and patron goddess, while Theseus’ adventures celebrated a hero who protected Athens and other Greeks.
- Revise: Rome
A traditional story explaining the origins of a community or city, often involving heroes, gods and a claim to a special identity.