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Homer
Ancient Greek poet traditionally said to be the author of the epic poems “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey.
Linear A
A script used by the Minoans, not yet deciphered, primarily found on Crete.
Pentekonter
Pentekonter: An ancient Greek ship with 25 oars on each side, used for trade and military purposes.
Othismos
Othismos: A term used to describe the push of warriors against each other in a phalanx formation during battle.
Archons
Archons: High-ranking officials in ancient Athens, responsible for various aspects of government.
Trojan Cycle
Trojan Cycle: A collection of ancient Greek myths about the Trojan War, including various stories and characters.
Knossos
Knossos: An archaeological site on Crete, known for its palace complex associated with the Minoan civilization.
Bireme
Bireme: An ancient ship with two rows of oars, known for its speed and maneuverability.
Strategos
Strategos: A military general in ancient Greece, often responsible for leading armies and making strategic decisions.
Ecclesia
Ecclesia: The principal assembly of ancient Athens, where citizens gathered to discuss and vote on issues.
Odyssey
Odyssey: An epic poem attributed to Homer that narrates the adventures of Odysseus after the fall of Troy.
Linear B:
Linear B: A syllabic script used for writing Mycenaean Greek, deciphered in the 20th century.
Polis
Polis: A city-state in ancient Greece, characterized by its own government and cultural identity.
Helots
Helots: Enslaved people in ancient Sparta, primarily of Messenian origin, who worked the land for Spartan citizens.
Cleisthenes
Cleisthenes: An Athenian statesman known as the “Father of Athenian Democracy” for his reforms in the late 6th century BCE.
Hesiod
Hesiod: An ancient Greek poet, contemporary of Homer, known for works like “Theogony” and “Works and Days.”
Agoge
Agoge: The rigorous education and training program mandated for all male Spartans.
Mycenae
Mycenae: An archaeological site in Greece, significant for its role in the late Bronze Age and as a center of Mycenaean civilization.
Hoplite
Hoplite: A heavily armed foot soldier of ancient Greece, known for fighting in a phalanx formation.
Ostracism
Ostracism: A political practice in ancient Athens where citizens could vote to exile a person for ten years.
Theogony
Theogony: A poem by Hesiod describing the origins and genealogy of the Greek gods.
Wanax
Wanax: A term used in Mycenaean Greece referring to a king or lord.
Hoplon
Hoplon: A large round shield used by Greek hoplites in battle.
Apella
Apella: The assembly of Spartan citizens, where important decisions were made.
Cyrus the Great
Cyrus the Great: Founder of the Achaemenid Empire, known for his conquests and the establishment of a vast empire in the 6th century BCE.
Agon
Agon: A term referring to a contest or competition, often associated with athletic or artistic competitions in ancient Greece.
Arete
Arete: A Greek term meaning “excellence” or “virtue,” often associated with moral and physical superiority.
Darius I
Darius I: A ruler of the Persian Empire who reigned from 522 BCE to 486 BCE, known for his administrative reforms and expansion of the empire.
Megaron
Megaron: A large rectangular hall in Mycenaean palaces, often used for meetings and ceremonial activities.
Panoply
Panoply: A complete set of armor and weapons worn by a hoplite.
Gerousia
Gerousia: The council of elders in Sparta, consisting of men over the age of 60 who advised the kings.
Phalanx
Phalanx: A military formation of infantry soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder, usually armed with spears and shields.
Heinrich Schliemann
Heinrich Schliemann: A 19th-century archaeologist known for his excavations of ancient Troy and Mycenae.
Ephors
Ephors: A group of five officials in Sparta who were responsible for the education of youth and the conduct of citizens.
Cuirass
Cuirass: A piece of armor that covers the torso, typically made of metal or leather.
Satrapies
Satrapies: Provinces of the Persian Empire, each governed by a satrap.