Epic Terminology
& Trivia
& Trivia
This term describes the fatal flaw of excessive pride or arrogance that plagues heroes like Achilles.
What is hubris?
The Iliad begins during this year of the Trojan War.
What is the 10th year?
Known as the fleet-footed hero and leader of the Myrmidons, he is the greatest warrior of the Achaeans.
Who is Achilles?
This goddess of Love and Beauty supports Paris and the Trojans.
Who is Aphrodite/Venus?
She is Hector's Mother and the Queen of Troy.
Who is Hecuba?
This person is the wife of Hector.
Who is Andromache
Disrespecting custom, Achilles drags whose body around the walls of Troy by chariot?
Who is Hector?
This loyal companion of Achilles borrows his armor and is killed by Hector.
Who is Patroclus?
This god of Archery and Prophecy sends a plague upon the Greek camp.
Who is Apollo?
Each of the nine goddesses of Inspiration can be called a what?
What is a Muse?
The famous phrase, "the face that launched a thousand ships? refers to this abducted queen.
Who is Helen?
This maiden is taken away from Achilles by Agamemnon triggering Achilles anger.
Who is Brisies?
He is the clever king of Ithaca known for his tactical speech and wisdom in council.
Who is Odysseus?
This Goddess bitterly hates the Trojans because she lost the Judgment of Paris.
Who is Hera/Juno?
He is the aged king of Troy who bravely visits the Greek camp to beg for his son's body.
Who is King Priam?
This Greek term refers to the supreme virtue, excellence, or valor that a hero strives to attain.
What is arête?
Achilles finally returns to the battlefield to avenge the death of this person.
Who is Patroclus?
This wise, old counselor from Pylos tries to settle disputes and gives advice to the Greek commanders.
Who is Nestor?
She is the sea nymph mother of Achilles who asks Jove to favor the Trojans.
Who is Thetis?
He is the Trojan prince whose abduction of Helen sparked the entire war.
Who is Paris?
He is traditionally credited as the blind author of the Iliad.
Who is Homer?
Book 22 (or chapter 22) features the fateful duel between Hector and Achilles outside the gates of this city.
What is Troy?
He is the leader of the Greek forces and king of Mycenae.
Who is Agamemnon?
He holds up the golden scales of fate to weigh the final moments of Hector and Achilles.
Who is Zeus, Jove, or Jupiter?
he is the greatest Trojan warrior, husband to Andromache, and defender of the city.
Who is Hector?