CLAS104 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Wilhelm Dörpfeld, Michael Ventris, Troy Vii
24 Apr 2016
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Chapter 2 historical background of greek mythology. Our knowledge of early history of greece and the aegean is constantly changing. View on mythology and greek religion is also changing as we find out more about the legends around the sagas of mycenae and troy. The foundations of modern archaeological work in the mycenaean world were laid by the pioneer heinrich schliemann (1822-1890) His character and achievement have come under a forceful attack, cannot deny pride of place. 1870"s went to troy, mycenae and tiryns and confirmed that these cities had achieved a status in wealth, power, kings and heroes of minoan-mycenaean saga (believed in the homer"s picture of the ages of heroes) Homer inspired by a faith in the ultimate historical authenticity of greek legend. Discovered the bronze age (minoan period) that existed on the island of crete. The palace of minos at cnossus in crete (begun around.
