Unit 4: Terms Flashcards
Who is Apollo?
Apollo is the god of prophecy, music, healing, and plague. He supports the Trojans, sends a plague upon the Greeks, and aids Hektor in battle.
What is Athene known for?
Athene (Athena) is the goddess of wisdom, war, and strategy. She favors the Greeks, especially Odysseus and Achilleus, and often intervenes in battle.
What role does Hera play in the Iliad?
Hera is the queen of the gods and wife of Zeus. She supports the Greeks and works against the Trojans, often manipulating events to counter Zeus’ will.
What is the Homeric Question?
The Homeric Question concerns the authorship and composition of the Iliad and Odyssey. Scholars debate whether Homer was a single poet or if the epics evolved from oral tradition over time.
What is Olympos?
Olympos is the mythical home of the Greek gods, where Zeus and the other gods observe and intervene in mortal affairs.
Who is Priam?
Priam is the aged king of Troy and father of Hektor and Paris. He is portrayed as a wise and compassionate ruler who suffers greatly due to the war.
What is Troy?
Troy is the city under siege by the Greeks in the Iliad, ruled by Priam and defended by heroes like Hektor and Paris.
Who is Zeus?
Zeus is the king of the gods and the ruler of Olympos. He seeks to maintain balance in the war, often acting as an impartial overseer.
