Humanism and the Speculative Leap
BRONZE AGE CIVILIZATIONS
Bronze Age Civilizations ( BCE) 2000 – 1400 bCe
Minoan Civilization No protective walls around the city
ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSES
THESEUS AND THE MINOTAUR
MYCENAEAN CIVILIZATION (1600 – 1200 BCE) Established themselves in the Aegean
Mycenaeans Militant and aggressive Built heavily fortified walls (Cyclpos) Royal graves filled with weapons and jewelry
The Heroic Age (1200 – 750 bCe)
BOOK p. 81 HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE PERSONALITY OF ACHILLES? HOW DO ACHILLES AND GILGAMESH COMPARE AS EPIC HEROES?
Greek Gods