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2 A long poem about heroes and great events

3 Legend of the Trojan War

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

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

7 WROTE THESE EPICS

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

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

10 King of the gods

11 Where gods spoke through priests and priestesses

12 Landowners that represented each city-states noble class BEST MEN

13 Controlled Greek city- states Wealthiest landowners Controlled Greek society

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

15 Illegally took power but had support of the people

16 People can and should rule themselves

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

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