Panathenaia Flashcards

1
Q

how often was the great Panathenaia

A

every 4 years

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2
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who did the Panathenaia celebrate

A

Athena

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3
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what was the Pompe

A

the procession

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4
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where did the pompe start

A

near the Dipylon gate

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5
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how did the procession get up to the Acropolis

A

the sacred way

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6
Q

where did the Pompe finish

A

the Erectheion

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7
Q

what was the peplos

A

a robe woven for Athene each year that was put on an olive wood statue in the Erectheion at the lesser Panatheaia, a the greater it would be put on the large statue

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8
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what was the sacrifice given to Athena

A

a hecatomb

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9
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how was the meat from the sacrifice distributed

A
  • Important officials were given their portion
  • then rest of the attendants were given theirs
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10
Q

Musical contests: how long did they last

A

1-3 days

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11
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Musical contests: rhapsodic contests

A

recreations of Homer

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12
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Musical contests: prize

A

winner in 4th century got a golf crown worth 1,000 drachmas

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13
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Athletic contest: who took part

A

boys, men and youths

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14
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Athletic contest: what events were there

A

running, pentathlon, pankration…

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15
Q

Athletic contest: prize

A

first and second were awarded Panathenaic amphora with olive oil

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16
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Panathenaic amphora

A
  • jug or vessel
  • black figure with image of Athena and the event you won
  • very valuable
17
Q

Equestrian events

A

the apobates - men would jump off their chariot, run, then jump back on

18
Q

Tribal contests: Euandrion

A

The most beautiful male

19
Q

Tribal contests: Pyrrhic dance

A

group of 24 men would dance naked with their shields and helmet

20
Q

Tribal contests: Torch race

A

Relay race up to the Acropolis

21
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Tribal contests: boat race

A
  • Only happened at the great panathenaia
  • honoured both Athena and Posiden