Easy Terms to know
a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
Myth
in ancient drama was a group (12-50 people) of male performers who sang, danced, and commented on the play's action
Greek Chorus
Who was concerned about the prophecy coming true.
Oedipus parents and then they abandoned him so it could not become true.
What Is Korean Poetry about?
Nature, love, and history.
is the protagonist of a tragedy
Tragic hero
a traditional Japanese poem, typically three lines long, focusing on nature and capturing a fleeting moment
Haiku
What does Aeneas do that shows he listens to the gods or follows the rules?
He leaves troy and takes care of his family and continues his plan even when its dangerous because hes trusting the Gods plans
He kills his father and marries his mom fulfilling the prophecy.
a foundational genre of ancient Greek theater, peaking in 5th-century BC Athens
Greek Tradgedy
the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.
Catharsis
Who is considered the Greek hero, known for his role in the Trojan War?
Achilles
Who was the king of Thebes that had a massive fall-off
Oedipus
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
Allegory
a traditional Japanese poem, typically three lines long, focusing on nature and capturing a fleeting moment
Aphorisms
How do Sei Shonagon’s observations in The Pillow Book reflect Heian court life.
Shows daily life and social values.
What did Oedipus do when he realized the prophecy became true?
He took out his eyes because he did not want to see what he had done.