chariots

What were chariots used for?

Hunting, in war, in racing for entertainment, and in transport/travel

How were chariots used in hunting?

Two people were required; one to hold the reins and steer the chariot, and one to hunt and shoot animals

How were chariots used in war?

The chariot driver dropped off the hero in the centre of fighting and left again, then if they were still alive by the end of the battle, they picked them back up again

How are chariots typically represented in art?

The wheels have four spokes and two wheels in a simple chariot

How were chariots used in travel?

It is unclear how advanced Mycenaean travel or their roads were (but it is likely that they were not very good quality), so travellers faced the mountainous terrain, as well as the threat of being ambushed by bandits or wild animals, and the small size of chariots didn’t encourage trade by land as not many goods would be able to be brought per chariot

What were common modes of transport?

Horse riding, chariots and ships on the sea