LCT32: Troy and the Trojan War (Part 3) Flashcards by Tyler Ritter | Brainscape

Flashcards in LCT32: Troy and the Trojan War (Part 3) Deck (10)

1

Who is the greatest warrior at Troy?

Achilles

2

What are Achilles' two fates?

- long life but forgotten
OR
- short life but eternal fame

3

Where is Achilles vulnerable?

only in his heel

4

Who is Achilles best friend?

Patroclus

5

The two Ajax's

Ajax the Greater - 2nd best fighter
Ajax the Lesser - swift

6

What is Odysseus known for?

wily, crafty veteran - famous for his long journey back home

7

What was Odysseus fake dream? For what purpose?

need to move the greek camp for a day - to get back at Palamedes for making him fight

8

What does Odysseus do?

buries gold where Palamedes tent was and sends a captured Trojan to Troy with letter- has captive ambushed and killed

9

What does letter say?

"from King Priam to Palamedes" - promise of gold

10

What happens to Palamedes?

denies conspiracy but gold drug up under his tent - Palamedes executed for treason