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Greece- Literature Section 4 p 246-249
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Homer - wrote “Iliad” and “Odyssey” - wrote “Iliad” and “Odyssey” –Describe deeds of heroes –“Iliad”- about Trojan War and the deeds of Achilles- legend of Trojan horse –“Odyssey”- about 10 year journey of Odysseus to get home –Both are epic poems –Part of Greek education
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Lyric Poetry Set to music Set to music Usually played Lyre- harp Usually played Lyre- harp Sappho- female poet who wrote poems about love and family relationships Sappho- female poet who wrote poems about love and family relationships
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Fables Taught important lessons Taught important lessons Aesop- animals were main characters Aesop- animals were main characters –Moral to story –Ex: ants and grasshopper, boy who cried wolf, tortise and the hare
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Language We use ancient Greek words and expressions today. We use ancient Greek words and expressions today. Ex: Odyssey- long voyage Ex: Odyssey- long voyage Titanic- something large Titanic- something large Atlas Mts- Atlas in mythology Atlas Mts- Atlas in mythology Europe- Europa in mythology Europe- Europa in mythology Names of planets Names of planets Etc. Etc.
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Modern times We use Greek references in our daily lives We use Greek references in our daily lives EX: paintings, movies, writing, sports teams, etc. EX: paintings, movies, writing, sports teams, etc.
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