Homer
What did Homer look like?
an old, blind man, possibly disheveled with thick, curly hair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who killed Achilles in Greek mythology?
Paris, a Trojan prince.
What was Aristophanes known for?
His plays!!
What was Aeschylus known for?
His contributions to the development of tragedy and his innovative theater techniques!!
Who created the Greek Olympics?
Heracles, the son of Zeus!!!!!!!
What did Homer do to be famous?
Homer was the composer of the Iliad and the Odyssey!!!!!!!!!!!....
What is the main message of the Iliad?
Love and friendship, fate and free will, and honor.
Why did Aristophanes not like Socrates?
incompatibility between political wisdom and philosophy
Why is Aeschylus called the father of tragedy?
Primarily for his innovations in Greek drama and his influential role in shaping the genre!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Which city has never hosted the Olympic Games?
New York City, Detroit, and Denver!!!!!
WHAT was Homers job in Greece.
Most likely of a rhapsody,also know as a bard!!!!.
How old was Achilles when he died?
How old was Achilles when he died?
What is a famous quote by Aristophanes?
are fool enough, it seems, to dare to war with [woman=] me, when for your faithful ally you might win me easily!!!!!
How is Aeschylus remembered today?
as a pivotal figure in the development of Greek tragedy and literature!!!!!!!!!
Why does Greece go first in the Olympics?
it is the birthplace of both the ancient and modern Olympic Games!!!!!!!!
What is Homer from ancient Greece known for?
Homer was the composer of the Iliad and the Odyssey.
In what order should I read the Iliad and the Odyssey?
Iliad first, then The Odyssey.
Did Plato like Aristophanes?
Plato's Aristophanes is in fact a genial character and this has been interpreted as evidence of Plato's own friendship with him
What did Aeschylus say about death?
For it would be better to die once and for all than to suffer pain for all one's life.!!!!!!!!!1
What were the main events in the ancient Greek Olympics?
included foot races, combat sports like wrestling and boxing,
What was life like in ancient Greece during Homer's time?
characterized by a society with strong patriarchal traditions, a focus on farming, fishing, and trade, and a belief in a polytheistic religion!
What happened to Odysseus after The Odyssey?
Odysseus being killed by his son Telegonus, and being resurrected by Circe!!!!!!!!!
What is the happy idea in Aristophanes plays?
the problem or the grand scheme established in the prologue of the play
What is the style of Aeschylus?
bold, rich and memorable, but also obscure
Who ended the Greek Olympics?
Theodosius I !!!!!!!