GRK 142 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Acropolis Of Athens, Mycenaean Greece, Cadmea
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Not as peaceful as minoans (attacked each other) Schliemann finds graves in palaces which was not common belief: 2 main tombs for commoners everyone was just thrown in together, kings" tombs outside the walls so people would have to travel to visit them. Characteristics of mycenaean civilization: monumental architecture. Cyclopean walls such large stones were used that many people believed the walls must have been built by a monstrous cyclopes. Lion gate single entrance to mycenae which made defense much easier. Megaron central room of palace for sacrifices and kings" judgements: burial practices. Burial goods: hierarchy no class mobility. Doulos slaves: role of women. Primarily worship male gods: religion worship olympian gods, warrior culture. Lion is the symbol of mycenaean culture. Aristocrats and kings fought with commoners as soldiers. Warrior vase depiction of war on pottery. No organized strategy single combat: trade and economy. Not focused on trading but did a bit.
