Classics Glossary Flashcards
Define “Hērōs”
Someone receiving worship from a hero cult
Define “Timē”
Public recognition of a hero’s achievements; evidence of their honours
Define “Geras”
Physical manifestation of reputation; a prize for their honour
Define “Kleos”
“To be the name on people’s lips” - a hero’s fame and reputation
Define “Kleos Amphthiton”
“Imperishable fame”
Define “Aidos”
“Shame” - which heros actively avoid
Define “Patronymic”
A name from their father, e.g. “Agamemnon, son of Atreus”
Define “Menis”
Pure anger and wrath, often depicted by divine deities
Define “Anthropomorphic”
Given human attributes, both physically and emotionally
Define “Epiphany”
A visit from the gods
Define “Epic”
Something big and often centred around heroes
Define “Epithet”
A word or phrase added to a name for description
Define “Panhellenic”
“All of Greece”
Define “Rhapsode”
An oral poet; the Iliad was often passed down by rhapsodes at parties
Define “Pathos”
A quality that evokes sympathy or empathy
Define “Anachronism”
A thing not belonging to that period it resides in
Define “Hoplite”
An Ancient Greek heavily armed foot soldier
Define “Doloneia”
Another title to Book 10 of the Iliad, after the death of the Trojan, Dolon
Define “Reciprocal Relationship”
Getting something in return from a request
Define “Teichoscopia”
A title given to a the “Viewing from the walls” scene in Book 3 of the Iliad
Define “Aristeia”
The best hero in the battle
Define “Xenia”
Guest friendship; hospitality (e.g. giving a guest food, a bed etc)
Define “Pious”
Very religious
Define “Aristos”
The best fighter
Define “Arête”
“To be the best”
Define “Paradigm”
A story that takes the audience away from the plot for a short while
Define “Paradox”
A statement which is difficult to understand because it contains seemingly opposing characteristics which cannot be reconciled
Define “Atê”
“Dellusion” or “Folly”
Define “Philoi”
“Friendship”
