Greek Temples
Reception hall used as model for the inner shrine of a Greek temple
What is a megaron?
Culture that inhabited Crete
What is Minoan?
The burning of the deceased's body before interment
What is cremation?
This deity married his sister and ruled over Mount Olympos
Who is Zeus?
Exterior space on a Greek temple used for sculptural relief decoration
What is a metope?
One of the two Mycenaean citadels discussed in class
What is Tiryns or Mycenae?
Common burial space used in the Bronze Age
What is a tholos tomb?
Virgin goddess of Wisdom and helper of wayward heroes
Who is Athena?
Architectural style used in the Archaic period to describe a type of Greek temple
What is Doric?
Design term attributed to the plan of Minoan palaces
What is labyrinth?
Type of grave marker
What is a stele?
This deity is good to have around at a party
Who is Dionysos?
Ratio used in determining size of a Greek temple
What is 2:1 or 2:1+1?
Helen’s beauty is said to have launched 1000 ships for this epic battle
What is the Trojan War?
Practice of burying of the body whole
What is inhumation?
Brand name of exercise shoe named for this minor deity associated with victory
What is Nike?
Greek name for back porch of a Greek temple
What is opisthotonos?
Modern phrase referring to weakness named for the ancient hero who killed Hektor in the Trojan War
What is Achilles Heel?
Type of funeral vase commonly hand painted
What is a lekythos?
Herakles is always trying to steal this god’s golden lyre