1002CLCV Flashcards

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Thyrsos

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Wand covered in ivy topped with a pine cone. Symbol of Dionysus. Symbolizes fertility

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Teiresias

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Blind seer that is turned into a women and back again. Frequently in plays relating to Thebes

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3
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enthousiasmos

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To be inspired/possed by divine spirit

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dactylic hexameter

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6 Feet. 1 Foot = 2 Short, 1 Long Syllable

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5
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theologeion

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Balcony on stage for gods to appear

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Ekkyklema

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Prop that is wheeled out to show the aftermath of violence

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Agon

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Debate between two chracters, Conflict

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agnoia

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Ignorance

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9
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pathei mathos

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Learning from a conflict. Growing through personal suffering

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10
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hamartia

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Fatal flaw

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Geometric Style

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Dark Age
Bands of geometric shape defined by lines
Stick figure human shapes

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Oriental/Corinthian Style

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Early Archaic
Bands but with floral/exotic animal/mythological animal
Silhouette style figures

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13
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Black Figure Style

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Late Archaic
First developed in Corinth
Painted onto pottery
Much more detailed
Start to be able to distinguish between artists
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Red Figure Style

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Post-Archaic
Red figures on black background (referse of black figure)
Better detail, the small details are done with brush instead of etching
Shading appears

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15
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Kleophrades

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Athenian pottery painter
Started with black figure, moved to red figure
Distinct details (Chin, eyes, inner ear)
Considered the “best”, work used as prizes

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16
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naos/cella

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Holds the votive statue of the god

17
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pronaos

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The front area of the Temple

18
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opisthodomus

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Rear porch of a temple. Parthenon has it as a treasury

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peristyle

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The area surrounded by columns around the temple

20
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tropaion

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Statue commemorating where the enemy phalanx broke

21
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circumvallation

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Fortifications built by beseigers to enforce the blockade

22
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Alkmaion of Croton

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Dissection and Vivisections. Early theories on the brain and female genetic contributions to children

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Aristotle’s Women

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Colder, Wetter, Fewer Teeth, No genetic contribution

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Hippocrates

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Source of Hippocratic Oath, 4 Humours, Hysteris (Wandering womb, retention of blood in virgins)

25
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Treatments

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Bloodletting/purging
Diatia (Diet)
Pharmarka (Drugs)

26
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Stages of the Olympics

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Athletes Purify
Procession to Zeus
Prayer and Sacrifice
Feast
Games
Thanks offering
27
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Pro vs Amateur athletes

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No distinction

Athletes always compete for prizes

28
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palaistra

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Where you box/wrestle

Events that take little space

29
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gymnasion

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Training area, also for intellectual discussion

Must be naked

30
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Hellanodikai

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Judges of the Olympics

Curates attendees

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zanes

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Plural of Zeus in Olympian dialect
Statues of Zeus scattered around Olympia
Built with fines against rules violators

32
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Heraia

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Olympics but for women

33
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Kyniska

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Spartan women that won Olympic events through her horse team

34
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Kyrios

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The “master” of a household

35
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sophrosyne

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An Ideal, emotional temperance.

36
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aidos

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Acting with shame/humiliy.

Women were expected to have this