myth nd archeology pt 2

Cist grave

A coffin-like box built with stone, used for burial.

Shaft grave

An enlarged cist grave entered through the roof, typically associated with elite individuals.

Tumulus

A mound of earth and stones raised over a grave.

Tholos

A circular building or tomb with a conical vaulted roof.

Dromos

A passage leading into a tholos tomb or chamber.

Chamber tomb

A tomb cut into a hill, often used for burial.

Heron

A shrine dedicated to a hero, often built over the presumed site of their tomb.

Cremation

The practice of burning the body as part of funeral rites.

Phalanx

A military formation of soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder.

Myrmidons

Elite troops who followed Achilles to Troy.

Cuirass

Body armor covering from the neck to the waist.

Panoply

Complete set of armor or military gear.

Agoge

The rigorous education and training program for Spartan boys.

Krypteria

A secret society in ancient Sparta focused on training and potentially killing helots.

pithos

large jars used for storage

stele

grave stone

larnax

terracotta coffin box

apsidal building

semicircle then rectangle place to bury dead

cheiron

most righteous centaur

promachoi

frontline fighters

pylos combat agate

sealstone single combat fallen warrior

pyrrna

name achilles used to disguise himself to not go to troy

syssitia

eatings together

ephialtes

not apart nor deformed from trachis

homoioi

army, equalons