What Were The Homeric Hymns Flashcards
1
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What was the Homeric hymn to Demeter ?
A
One of thirty three poems dedicated to the gods
2
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Why are they called Homeric hymns ?
A
They share a similar style to the epics of Homer
3
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Who is believed to be the author of the hymns ?
A
We cannot be certain but Homer is attributed as being the author
4
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What were the poems part of ?
A
Oral tradition
5
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When are the poems dated ?
A
7-6th century BC
