CLA 2323 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Theogony, Ichor, Erinyes
10 Nov 2017
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Glossary of mythological words for midterm on monday february 27th. Acropolis: acro+ polis (the top, upper part of the city, the upper city). A citadel built on an elevated ground which later became the nucleus of the larger city. It was fortified and served initially as the residence of the local king but later as a sacred area. Aegis: a protective goat skin related to goat. Amaltheia, mostly worn by athena etiology/ aetiology: aetion: cause, reason, origin. Myths may be used to explain natural and social phaenomena or customs. The nutrition of the gods ambrosial: anything fit for the gods, anything. It refers to the perception of divinities as having human form and qualities. Arachne, a famous skilled weaver who bragged about her talent and who competed against. The goddess" anger caused arachne to hang herself and athena transformed her into a spider.
