Vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
Kleos
A
glory - Greek
2
Q
Aristeia
A
a hero’s glorious moment - Latin
3
Q
Menis
A
Anger - Greek
4
Q
Gerras
A
war prizes - Greek
5
Q
Timé
A
valuing of a heroes achievement (eg. feeling from receiving gerras) - Greek
6
Q
Pietas
A
Duty to gods, family, community - Latin
7
Q
Paraineisis
A
advising someone to do something - Greek
8
Q
Polymetis
A
Cleverness - Greek
9
Q
Proem
A
introduction to an epic poem - Both
10
Q
Epithet
A
adjective before a name (eg. Pius Aeneas)
11
Q
Ecphrasis
A
story whithin a story
12
Q
ring composition
A
story goes in a full circle - same descriptive word used at beginning and end
13
Q
auctoritas
A
“spiritual authority” - social standing
14
Q
Frugalitas
A
“frugalness” - economy and simplicity of life
15
Q
Comitas
A
“Humour” - ease of manner, friendly etc
