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homecoming
The return of a hero or important figure, typically after a long journey or battle.
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subaltern
A term used to describe a marginalized or oppressed group in society.
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nostos
A Greek term meaning 'homecoming' or 'safe return.'
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Nostoi (the lost epic)
An epic poem that is no longer extant, describing the returns of Greek heroes after the Trojan War.
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Odysseus
The hero of Homer's Odyssey, known for his long journey home after the Trojan War.
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Telemachus
The son of Odysseus and Penelope in Greek mythology.
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Penelope
The wife of Odysseus, known for her fidelity and cleverness.
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Athena
Greek goddess of wisdom, courage, and warfare, who aids Odysseus in his journey.
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Menelaus
King of Sparta and husband of Helen, involved in the Trojan War.
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Agamemnon
King of Mycenae and leader of the Greek forces during the Trojan War.
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Aegisthus
Lover of Clytemnestra and murderer of Agamemnon in Greek mythology.
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Clytemnestra
Wife of Agamemnon, known for her role in his murder.
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xenia
The Greek concept of hospitality, often seen as a sacred bond between host and guest.
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Eurycleia
The nurse of Odysseus, who recognizes him upon his return home.
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Helen
The wife of Menelaus, whose abduction by Paris led to the Trojan War.
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Nausicaa
The daughter of King Alcinous in the Odyssey, who helps Odysseus.
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Arete
A concept in Greek philosophy referring to virtue, excellence, or moral quality.
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Calypso
A nymph who detains Odysseus on her island for several years.
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Phemios
A minstrel in the Odyssey, known for his singing in the court of Odysseus.
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Demodocus
A blind bard in the Odyssey, known for his skill in singing.
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metapoetry
Poetry that is self-referential, or about the art of poetry itself.
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kleos
The Greek concept of glory or fame, often earned through heroic deeds.
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Orestes
Son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, known for avenging his father's murder.
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Dendra Panoply
A type of armor discovered at Dendra, associated with the Mycenaean period.
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melee
A confused hand-to-hand fight or battle.
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bronze armor
Armor made from bronze, commonly used in ancient warfare.
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boar tusk helmet
A type of helmet used in Mycenaean Greece, often adorned with boar tusks.
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Pylos combat agate
A gem found at Pylos, depicting scenes of combat, important in Mycenaean archaeology.
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duel
A formalized combat between two individuals, often with weapons.
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gallows humor
A form of humor that finds comedy in serious, painful, or difficult situations.
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simile
A figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as.'
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ransom
The payment for the release of a prisoner or captive.
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prothesis
The ritual preparation of a corpse in ancient Greek funerary practices.
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pyre
A structure for burning a body as part of a funeral ritual.
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cremation burial
A method of burial where the body is burned before being interred.
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lament
A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
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libation
A ritual pouring of liquid as an offering to a deity or spirit.
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funeral games
Ritualized competitions held during funerals to honor the deceased.
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Tholos tomb
A beehive-shaped tomb, common in Mycenaean Greece.
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shaft grave
A type of burial in a vertical shaft, common in the Early Bronze Age.
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inhumation
The act of burying a body without cremation.
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Lefkandi Heroon
A monumental burial site in Lefkandi, important for understanding Greek burial practices.
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Polyphemus
A Cyclops in the Odyssey who is blinded by Odysseus.
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Cyclopes
A race of one-eyed giants in Greek mythology.
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Circe
A sorceress in the Odyssey who transforms Odysseus' men into pigs.
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Scylla
A sea monster in the Odyssey that attacks Odysseus' ship.
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Charybdis
A sea monster in the Odyssey, known for creating a deadly whirlpool.
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Tiresias
A blind prophet in Greek mythology who appears in the Odyssey.
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hospitality
The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, often considered a sacred duty.
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Lotus Eaters
A group of people encountered by Odysseus, who eat the narcotic lotus and forget their homes.
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Noman
A name used by Odysseus to deceive the Cyclops Polyphemus.
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Sirens
Mythological creatures whose singing lures sailors to their doom.
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Eumaeus
The swineherd of Odysseus, who helps him upon his return home.
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Phoenicians
An ancient civilization known for their maritime trade and the creation of the alphabet.
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