Homer and the Trojan War- 2 Flashcards
What two epic poems is Homer famous for?
The Odyssey and The Illiad
Who is Zeus?
The king of the gods in Greek mythology
Who is the goddess Aphrodite?
The goddess of love in Greek mythology
Who is the goddess Hera?
The goddess wife of Zeus in Greek mythology
Who is the goddess Athena?
The goddess of wisdom in Greek mythology
Who is the goddess Eris?
The goddess of discord in Greek mythology
Who was the king of Troy?
King Priam
Who were the two princes of Troy?
Hector and Paris
Why was Paris sent away as a child?
Because there was a prophecy that he would one day destroy the city of Troy
Who was the king of Sparta?
Menelaus
Who was the queen of Sparta?
Helen
Who was the king of Mycenae?
Agamemnon
Who were the parents of Achilles?
Thetis (a goddess) and a mortal man
Who was the king of Ithaca
Odysseus
Where is the city of Troy located?
In modern day Turkey- Hissarlik
Who was Frank Calvert?
Archaeologist who first came up with the idea that Hissarlik could be the site of Troy
Who was Heinrich Schliemann?
A German amateur archaeologist and self-made millionaire famous for his work with the site of Troy
How did Schliemann locate the site?
Using the work of Homer as a guide he examined the topography of the area
What was the controversy surrounding the Treasure of Priam?
He removed the jewels from the site and used them as a promotional tool
Who was Wilhelm Dorpfeld?
An archaeologist who identified seven cities (layers) of Troy.
Who was Manfred Korfmann?
German archaeologist who began to use scientific and computer technology to reveal new areas of the site?
How long after the events of the supposed Trojan war did Homer live?
Approximately 500 years
How were events of the Trojan war believed to have been passed on until Homers time?
Through oral tradition
Why is the work of Homer significant?
Because it was the first written text in Greek history. He is considered the father of literature
