Classics Glossary

Question 1

Define “Hērōs”

Answer 1

Someone receiving worship from a hero cult

Question 2

Define “Timē”

Answer 2

Public recognition of a hero’s achievements; evidence of their honours

Question 3

Define “Geras”

Answer 3

Physical manifestation of reputation; a prize for their honour

Question 4

Define “Kleos”

Answer 4

“To be the name on people’s lips” - a hero’s fame and reputation

Question 5

Define “Kleos Amphthiton”

Answer 5

“Imperishable fame”

Question 6

Define “Aidos”

Answer 6

“Shame” - which heros actively avoid

Question 7

Define “Patronymic”

Answer 7

A name from their father, e.g. “Agamemnon, son of Atreus”

Question 8

Define “Menis”

Answer 8

Pure anger and wrath, often depicted by divine deities

Question 9

Define “Anthropomorphic”

Answer 9

Given human attributes, both physically and emotionally

Question 10

Define “Epiphany”

Answer 10

A visit from the gods

Question 11

Define “Epic”

Answer 11

Something big and often centred around heroes

Question 12

Define “Epithet”

Answer 12

A word or phrase added to a name for description

Question 13

Define “Panhellenic”

Answer 13

“All of Greece”

Question 14

Define “Rhapsode”

Answer 14

An oral poet; the Iliad was often passed down by rhapsodes at parties

Question 15

Define “Pathos”

Answer 15

A quality that evokes sympathy or empathy

Question 16

Define “Anachronism”

Answer 16

A thing not belonging to that period it resides in

Question 17

Define “Hoplite”

Answer 17

An Ancient Greek heavily armed foot soldier

Question 18

Define “Doloneia”

Answer 18

Another title to Book 10 of the Iliad, after the death of the Trojan, Dolon

Question 19

Define “Reciprocal Relationship”

Answer 19

Getting something in return from a request

Question 20

Define “Teichoscopia”

Answer 20

A title given to a the “Viewing from the walls” scene in Book 3 of the Iliad

Question 21

Define “Aristeia”

Answer 21

The best hero in the battle

Question 22

Define “Xenia”

Answer 22

Guest friendship; hospitality (e.g. giving a guest food, a bed etc)

Question 23

Define “Pious”

Answer 23

Very religious

Question 24

Define “Aristos”

Answer 24

The best fighter

Question 25

Define “Arête”

Answer 25

“To be the best”

Question 26

Define “Paradigm”

Answer 26

A story that takes the audience away from the plot for a short while

Question 27

Define “Paradox”

Answer 27

A statement which is difficult to understand because it contains seemingly opposing characteristics which cannot be reconciled

Question 28

Define “Atê”

Answer 28

“Dellusion” or “Folly”

Question 29

Define “Philoi”

Answer 29

“Friendship”