Useful Greek words for the Iliad 5.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? Classical CivilizationHomer's IliadASAQA Created by: chunks-42Created on: 27-05-15 10:19 Aidos shame, can range from a sense of respect to disgrace 1 of 24 Akhos public expression of grief, often through lamentation or sorrow 2 of 24 Aphthiton imperishable 3 of 24 Arete virtue, excellence 4 of 24 Aristeia a warrior's prowess or excellence; a scene in battle where the warrior finds his (or her) finest moment 5 of 24 Ate blindess, madness, or folly that the gods may impose with or without fault of the human 6 of 24 Daimon superhuman force (often linked to the actions of a hero) 7 of 24 Dike justice, judgement 8 of 24 Dolos trickery 9 of 24 Geras a gift of honour 10 of 24 Kleos fame, especially immortal, for a deed. From a word for that which is heard, kelos is renown. Kleos can also refer to praise poetry 11 of 24 Memnemai Remembering the past. Mne - I remember/I have memories of ... 12 of 24 Menos a warriors strength, power, or life force 13 of 24 Moira portion, share, lot in life, destiny 14 of 24 Nemesis Downfall caused by an inescapable agent 15 of 24 Nostoi (singular: nostos) return voyages or even homecoming 16 of 24 Noos way of thinking 17 of 24 Olbios Blessed, blissful. This is often achieved by a hero after death 18 of 24 Penthos grief, suffering, see also akhos 19 of 24 Psukhe Life of someone who is alive or the life force of a decseased individual 20 of 24 Sema Sign, signal, tomb, tomb of a hero 21 of 24 Therapon ritual substitute (e.g. when Patroklos fights and dies in Achilleus' place) 22 of 24 Time honour, should be proportionate to arete 23 of 24 Xenia/Xeinia bond of guest/friendship (Xenos/Xeinos) host/guest 24 of 24
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