greek terms to learn Flashcards
(9 cards)
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aristeia
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display of superior prowess and skill in battle
2
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in media res
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into the middle of things, the epic begins in the middle of odysseus’ odyssey. reveals past with narratives and flashbacks
3
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kleos
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fame, renown
4
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nostos
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homecoming ofc
5
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penthos
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grief, suffering
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time
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honour
7
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epithet
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descriptive phrase to express the quality or character trait of a person to add depth.
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metis
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the ability to think strategically, devise clever plans and outsmart opponents
eg ody with the cyclops in book 9 and trojan horse in book 8
9
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oikos
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greek word for the household.
incl the women, family, slaves, property, land and belonging
