Terminology Flashcards
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Aition (aitia plural)
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Cause, action, explanation
2
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Hubris
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act of arrogance
3
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Muthos
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story, speech act
4
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Xenia
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hospitality
5
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Apotheosis
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Ascension to become a god (Heracles)
6
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Agon
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Contest or debate relating to a tragedy (Bacchae)
7
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Harmartia
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Mistake, error
8
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Orchestra
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Circular stage of a greek theatre
9
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Parados
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Exit and entry path to the orchestra
10
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Skene
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Backdrop to the orchestra
11
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Theatron
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Seating area of a Greek theatre; where one views from
12
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Aidos
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Shame
13
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Arete
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(Masculine) excellence
14
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Autochthonous
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A person sprung or born from the land or the earth
15
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Hemitheos
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A hero with divine ancestry
