The Centauromachy And Greece Flashcards
1
Q
Who did the greeks defeat and when ? ( this relates to the centauromachy)
A
The Persians at Paltea in 479 BC
2
Q
How were the Persians seen ?
A
As an image of barbarism and the Greeks took pride in depriving their victory over them
3
Q
What is the centauromachy therefore symbolic of ?
A
A symbol of the Greek victory over barbarism
