Vocab

Question 1

Thumos

Answer 1

Feeling in the blood that motivates the hero
Related to Greek word meaning ‘to rush along’
Strong feeling or passion
Eg. Hector’s feeling compelled to fight in bk 6

Question 2

Aresteia

Answer 2

Glorious fighting scene
Aresteia- ‘best’
Peak of human potential
Eg. Achilles killing of Hector

Question 3

Time

Answer 3

Honour + Pride
Measured in terms of material prizes - Briseis + Chryses + prizes offered by Agamemnon
Eg. When Nestor convinces Achilles to accept prizes in book 18 = increased honour

Question 4

Aidos

Answer 4

Shame
Restraining influence that prevents cowardice but also hubris
Eg. Paris’ cowardliness in book 2 + 6

Question 5

Kleos

Answer 5

Glory + fame
Dying in battle ensures this
Heroic deeds + sacrifices
Eg. Hector - fighting > family
Achilles - avenging Patroclus > returning home
Paris however - staying home > fighting for Helen