CLAA06H3 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Dactylic Hexameter, Hieros Gamos, Homeric Hymns
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Ex. the greek gods humans themselves); anthropomorphised as a goddess. Anthropomorphism: assigning human qualities, characteristics, or institutions to non-humans. Aristeia: a warrior"s prowess or excellence; a scene in which the warrior finds his/her greatest moment. Ate: blindness, madness, or folly that the gods impose on humans (with or without the fault of the. Geras: gift of honour; the best prize a warrior can be given by his peers. Kleos aphthiton: immortal fame for a deed; kleos = renown . Moira: portion, share, lot in life, destiny. Nemesis: righteous indignation; anthropomorphised as a goddess. Tim : a physical representation of honour; expressed through gifts and prizes to heroes, and expressed. Ex. the tricking of cronus during the birth of zeus. Briseis is achilles" geras with sacrifice for the gods. Xenia: bond of guest-friendship; guests must behave respectfully and the hosts must take care of their guests. Ex. the broken xenia between penelope and her suitors at ithaca.
