Life In The Mycenaean Age : Palaces Flashcards
Who were Mycenaean cities ruled by
Kings
Besides the royal family what else was stored in the palaces (6)
Official documents Shrines Potteries Oil press rooms Armouries Storeroom for food
Who were the Dorians and what did they do
Sons of Heracles who were driven out of the Mycenae world. There is evidence that they burnt down the Mycenaean palaces and caused the start of the dark ages
What was the vestibule
A lobby-like entrance room between the entrance porch and hearth area. It acted as a transition area from the outside to the inside.
Describe the megaron (6)
Most important part of the palace Located at the highest point in the city Rectangular in shape Had an entrance porch with two columns Held the hearth Held the throne
Describe and explain the purpose of the hearth
The hearth was the most important part of the megaron and was located under a hole in the roof which was supported by four columns. The hearth was used for cooking or religious purposes
In the odyssey what happened in this room
It was where the suitors were massacred by Odysseus and Telemachus
What else was the Megaron used for (3)
Centre of economy and trade
Religious ceremonies
Feasts
How were rooms decorated
Richly decorated with fresco paintings
Plaster painted floors
Columns and ceilings were painted wood sometimes with bronze additions
Where have Mycenaean palaces been discovered (5)
Mycenae Tyrins Pylos Gla Phylakopi
