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A long poem about heroes and great events

Legend of the Trojan War

Trojan Prince falls in love with Helen the wife of a Mycenaean King Wooden Horse – gift to Troy Soldiers in Horse and conquer Troy

What happened after Trojan War Mycenaean King, Odysseus, journey back to Ithaca

WROTE THESE EPICS

Not emphasize high standards of morality THREE THINGS 1.Explain nature 2.Explain emotions 3.Bring certain benefits

To explain their world Traditional stories about gods, goddesses, and heroes

King of the gods

Where gods spoke through priests and priestesses

Landowners that represented each city-states noble class BEST MEN

Controlled Greek city- states Wealthiest landowners Controlled Greek society

Nonaristocratic soldier Important for defense of city- state More say in Gov.

Illegally took power but had support of the people

People can and should rule themselves

Government in which citizens take part Women were not allowed to participate