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The ancient Greeks read The Iliad and Odyssey in order to know?
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What is Moira in The Iliad?
Moira are the Fates, Cthonic Deities which are responsible for creating a sense of 'order' in the Iliad. Zeus accesses the Fates by using scales, when determining the fate of two men in battle or in the case of Troy and Greeks, the fate of civilisations. Men who are 'fated' to die in the Iliad are not even able to be saved by the gods, such as Sarpedon who died even though he was the son of Zeus.
How did the wooden horse helped the Greeks defed troy?
It was not made in the Iliad. The wooden horse (now known as the Trojan horse) was made after the events of the Iliad, in order to fool the Trojans into letting Greek troops into their city, unbeknownst to the Trojans. These Greek soldiers would then open the gates to the city, letting in the awaiting Greek army.
Who was Knossos labyrinth builder?
King Minos was the King of Mycenea, the civilization that pre-dates the ancient Greeks. He built labyrinths in his palace in order to keep the mythical beast Minotaur away from his wife.
What did Philoctetes have that could help the Greeks?
The story of Philoctetes is in Sophocles' play Philoctetes (not in the Iliad). Philoctetes had inherited Heracles' magical bow which according to a prophecy the Greeks needed in order to be able to conquer Troy. (Philoctetes' bow eventually killed Paris - one of the heroes who needed to be killed before the city could fall). Since Philoctetes had been marooned on the island of Lemnos during the voyage to Troy (Philoctetes' had a septic wound, the Greeks could no longer stand the sight or the smell of it) Odysseus and Diomedes set out for Lemnos to persuade Philoctetes to lend his magical bow.
Who did hector kill?
Hector killed Achilles dearest companion, Patroclus, while he was disguised in Achilles' armor (in order to inspire the morale challenged Greeks). After mourning, Achilles challenged Hector to single combat and defeated him.
Is an epic told in chronological order?
Not necessarily, for example the Iliad is but the Odyssey is not.
What is the chronological order Greeks develop a system of myths and legends?
Greek mythology was written over hundreds of years. The stories are all written down and include many gods, as well as epic poems such as the Odyssey and the Iliad.
What book does Ulysses and Polyphemus appear in?
Ulysses and Polyphemus appear in Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey." Polyphemus is a Cyclops who imprisons Ulysses and his crew, leading to a famous encounter where Ulysses blinds him in order to escape.
Why did the ancient Greeks create democracy?
to create order. although some people thought it was anarchy
What is Moira in The Iliad?
Moira are the Fates, Cthonic Deities which are responsible for creating a sense of 'order' in the Iliad. Zeus accesses the Fates by using scales, when determining the fate of two men in battle or in the case of Troy and Greeks, the fate of civilisations. Men who are 'fated' to die in the Iliad are not even able to be saved by the gods, such as Sarpedon who died even though he was the son of Zeus.
What is the orign of the mayaber system?
The ancient greeks made it in order to dertimine which way to cut their cheese pie.
Who does Athena disguise herself as in book one?
In book one of the "Odyssey," Athena disguises herself as Mentes, a family friend of Odysseus, in order to guide and assist Telemachus in finding information about his father's whereabouts.
Why did the ancient Greeks wear helmets?
They wore helmets in order to protect their head from the weapons of their enemies during the battle.
What did ancient Greeks trade in order to get grain that they needed for people needs?
They traded linen cloth, olive oil, and slaves.
How did the wooden horse helped the Greeks defed troy?
It was not made in the Iliad. The wooden horse (now known as the Trojan horse) was made after the events of the Iliad, in order to fool the Trojans into letting Greek troops into their city, unbeknownst to the Trojans. These Greek soldiers would then open the gates to the city, letting in the awaiting Greek army.
In what order did these occur Homer transcribes The Odyssey Performers in early dramas recite dithyrambs The Greeks develop a system of myths and legends?
The Greeks develop a system of myths and legends.Homer transcribes the Odyssey.Performers in early dramas recite dithyrambs.Athenian dramatists develop and refine the tragic genre.
How is hectors body abused by the Greeks?
After Achilles killed Hector, he drags Hector's body around the walls of Troy. In the Iliad, it describes how Achilles drilled holes in Hector's heels and strung ropes through them in order to attach it to his chariot. Also, the Greeks poked, kicked, and generally abused Hector's body when Achilles brought it back to the Greek encampment.
