Homer
What did Homer write?
The iliad
What was the central theme of the iliad
The poem revolves around the rage of Achilles, his honor, often fatal,pursuit of glory.
Where did Aristophanes live?
Athens, Greece.
What did Aeschylus do?
He transformed the Greek Theater.
Were where the first Olympics held?
It was in Ancient Greece.
What did people think Homer was?
People thought he was blind.
What is the central theme of the odyssey?
nostos, or homecoming
Aristophanes is know as "The Father of.."
Comedy.
How many plays did he write
estimated 80 to 90 plays
What was given to winners in ancient Greece olympics
A olive branch crown
What was the other thing he wrote?
The odyssey
Most Information about the trojan war comes from the iliad by who?
Homer
When did Aristophanes live?
446 BC to 386 BC
When did Aeschylus live?
525/524 BC to 456/455 BC
When did the first Olympics happen?
776 BC
Where did Homer live?
He lived in Turkey.
How does the Iliad end?
It ends with the funeral of Hector, rather than the fall of troy.
How did Aristophanes die?
Natural causes.
Where did Aeschylus live?
Gela, Sicily (Italy)
Where will the next Olympics be held?
It will be at Los Angeles.
How did Homer die?
Either a fall, an illness, or grief.
Who was waiting for Odysseus at home?
His faithful wife, Penelope, who was surrounded by rude suitors trying to marry her and steal his kingdon
In which play does Aristophanes introduce the character "Just argument" and "Unjust Argument"
They appear in The Clouds
An eagle dropped a tortoise on him because it thought his bald head was a rock and he was trying to break the tortoise's shell and it killed him.
what Canadian equestrian holds the record for most Olympics appearances, competing in 10 separate games
ian millar