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Typicality of Theme and Character

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Test knowledge of themes and characters in the epics

Flashcards by Claude Gowan, updated more than 1 year ago

	Created by Claude Gowan over 8 years ago

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Resource summary

Question	Answer
Typical Roman Hero (5 main points)	Pietas - care for cause and others Firmitas - Dedication to cause Severitas - Self-control (un-warlike) Clementia - Mercy (only fighting when needed) Prudentia - wisdom, innitiative
Typical Homeric Hero (4 main points)	Arete - strength/skill in battle Time - recognition, often from prizes won Kleos - fame Moira - having a good fate
Typical of Dido	Object of Pity - victim of Gods Loves Sychaeus Strong leader Wounded lover
Typical of Aeneas	Devoted to his cause Devoted to his people and family Skilled in battle Famous
Typical of Juno	Manipulative Hatred of Aeneas
Typical of Venus	Protects Aeneas Seductive Worries a lot
Typical of Turnus	Ruthless and violent Skilled in battle Disrespectful

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