Homeric Greek Vocabulary and Expressions Flashcards (12 cards)

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1Question

Homeric Greek translation table — purpose?

Answer

Organizes all Homeric words, names, and epithets for reference.

2Question

Proper nouns — example?

Answer

Ἀχιλλεύς, Ἑλένη, Ἕκτωρ.

3Question

Common Homeric expression — ἔπειτα?

Answer

Means 'then' or 'afterward'.

4Question

Vocabulary theme — family?

Answer

Includes words like παῖς, γυνή, ἄναξ.

5Question

Mythological figure — Hector?

Answer

Trojan hero, symbol of martial valor.

6Question

Divine being — θεός?

Answer

Goddess or divine entity.

7Question

Greek cultural term — τέτμεν?

Answer

Sacred boundary or demarcation.

8Question

Greek expression — ἄγε?

Answer

Means 'come now' or 'let's go'.

9Question

Vocabulary theme — war?

Answer

Includes κράτος, ἀμύνω, ἀνδρεσσιν.

10Question

Mythological reference — Hecuba?

Answer

Trojan queen, symbol of mourning.

11Question

Cultural term — πύργος?

Answer

Tower, used for defense or observation.

12Question

Common Homeric particle — καὶ?

Answer

Means 'and', connects words or clauses.

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