Classical Studies 1000 Lecture 1: Classics Glossary .docx

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 1000
• Professor: Richard Brown

Document Summary

Achaioi / achaeans: an often-used name for the greeks used in the iliad. Achilles: a greek hero who fought in the trojan war and whose anger is the focus of the iliad. Acme system" the concept that important things are always done at age 40, the high point". Acropolis: the high point in a city, usually fortified. In athens, the acropolis is where numerous temples are found. As punishment, was turned into stag and his hunting dogs killed him. A. d. : short for anno domini", latin term (= the year of our lord"). Dating term, referring to events after the birth of jesus christ as christians saw it (year 1). Aegean sea: the body of water which lies between greece and asia minor (turkey) Aeschylus: a greek tragic playwright in the classical period. Agamemnon: king of mycenae in greek myth, led the greeks in the trojan war. Agora: the greek marketplace and open public space.