Greek Literature and Tragedy

These flashcards cover key concepts from Greek religion and the evolution of tragedy as discussed in the lecture notes.

Politeísmo

Belief in more than one god; the Greeks believed in 12 main gods, called Olympians, who lived on Mount Olympus.

Cronos

The main Titan who swallowed his children to prevent being overthrown, representing the passage of time.

Kronos vs. Kairos

Kronos refers to chronological time, responsibilities; Kairos refers to a more qualitative time, encompassing unexpected moments.

Titanomaquia

The war in which Zeus and his brothers defeated their father, Cronos, and the Titans.

Antropomorfismo

The attribution of human traits to gods; Greek gods had human forms and passions like love and jealousy.

Ritos externos

External rites performed by Greeks to gain favor from the gods, including sacrifices, oracles, and prayers.

Catarsis

The process of purifying bad passions, aimed to evoke emotional release in the audience, through tragic examples.

Ditirambo

A brief, gestural, and oral chant in honor of Dionysus, evolving into the basis for Greek tragedy.

Estructura de la tragedia

The basic structure includes a prologue, parodos, episodes, estásimos, and éxodo.

Tragedia según Aristóteles

An imitation of an action that is memorable and perfect, aiming to produce emotional catharsis in the audience.