Homer and Classical Epic flashcards
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This GoConqr page gathers over 50 community-made Homer and Classical Epic flashcard resources, covering characters, quotations and terms from the Iliad, the Odyssey and the Aeneid. School students, university students and professional candidates can practice recalling details, while teachers can find ready-made material. Choose a deck and start studying.
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- Epic Conventions and Heroism16
- The Iliad: Plot and Books20
- Characters in the Iliad17
- Themes in the Iliad8
- Gods in the Iliad and Odyssey14
- The Odyssey: Plot and Books46
- Characters in the Odyssey35
- Odysseus: Character Analysis11
- Themes in the Odyssey20
- Hospitality in the Odyssey14
- The Aeneid: Background, Plot and Books17
- Characters in the Aeneid20
- Themes and Symbolism in the Aeneid16
- Gods in the Aeneid5
- Aeneid Scholarship and Criticism5
Flashcards
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10 cardsThe Odyssey: Key Books and Vocab
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51 cardsThe Odyssey When does Odysseus show that he is a good leader?
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108 cardsThe odyssey - characters
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40 cardsAeneid Quotes Heroism Virgil on Aeneas with Stags 1.196
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26 cardsA Level Classical Civilisation - The Aeneid keywords Keywords for the the Aeneid. ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
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18 cardsThe Iliad - Characters Trojan and Achaean (or Greek) characters.
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8 cardsThe Odyssey Terms
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17 cardsThe Iliad: Book 1 Epithets
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49 cardsOdyssey Themes and Examples Pathos - Anticleia
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5 cardsThe Odyssey What are some of the desirable Greek qualities that Odysseus displays?
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82 cardsThe Iliad Although we have no historic proof that the Trojan war actually happened, what event gives us a hint?
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75 cardsUntitled
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99 cardsIliad Flashcards Name of Apollo's Priest and his daughter
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32 cardsClassics 102 - The Odyssey How does the story starts?
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10 cardsOdyssey Books Summaries
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26 cardsClassics 102 - Roman take on Aeneas Describe a Roman Hero.
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48 cardsTHE ODYSEA Odysseus -good qualities (6)
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23 cardsMain Characters (1st Midterm)
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40 cardsThe Iliad Quotes Book 1-11 Book 1 Line 1
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22 cardsUntitled What are the first lines of the Odyssey called?
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33 cardsIliad quotes Heroism Helenus to Hektor and Aineias Bk 6
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20 cardsUntitled Poseidon hates Odysseus
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7 cardsBook Summaries (by Episode) The Catalogue of Ships Episode 2: Odysseus the Puppet
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10 cardsnames of people in the Aeneid
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27 cardsOdyssey keywords key words on the Odyssey GCSE
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8 cardsBook 6 - Nausicaa - Flashcards Literary devices - Deus ex Machina
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7 cardsHomer's Odyssey -Book 7 In what ways is Alcinous' oikos characterised?
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8 cardsBook 5 - Calypso - Flashcards Literary devices - Personification
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20 cardsA2 Classical Civilisation: The Aeneid Who is Turnus?
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33 cardsOdyssey book 21 and 22
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7 cardsHomer's Odyssey -Book 8 In what sports do the Phaeacians compete?
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12 cardsBook 18 Iliad How does book 18 start?
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13 cardsBook 22 Iliad How does book 22 begin?
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11 cardsBook 6 Iliad Who is depicted as a great warrior killing Axylus, Dresus and Opheltius a the beginning of the book?
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10 cardsBook 24 Iliad How does Achilles continue to dishonour Hector, and who takes pity on his body?
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9 cardsKey Words - The Aeneid These terms and words should be used as muich as possible.
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7 cardsThe Odyssey Chapter 1 Who intervenes to help Odysseus?
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8 cardsThe Iliad (AS) What are the names of Achilles parents?
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7 cardsKey Quotes- Odysseus "here's an unlucky wanderer strayed our way and we must tend him well" - Book 6
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27 cardsUntitled
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GoConqr OriginalHomer and Classical Epic flashcards
These decks offer different ways to study the three poems. The Iliad - Characters focuses on names, while The Iliad: Book 1 Epithets pairs characters with their epithets. For the Odyssey, The Odyssey Terms covers vocabulary such as epic hero and epic simile. The Aeneid decks include keywords and quotations about heroism.
How to use the decks
Start with a character or terms deck if you want to build familiarity with a poem. Try recalling each answer before checking the card, then return to the names or terms that were harder to remember. If you are studying a particular book, the Odyssey key books and vocabulary deck is a useful place to focus.
When you want to connect individual details to a wider theme, switch to a mind map on the unit page. Use a quiz there to check what you can recall in a different format. Pick a deck that matches the poem you are studying.
Frequently asked questions
Which flashcard deck should I start with?
Start with a deck that matches the poem you are studying. The Iliad - Characters is useful for recalling names, while The Odyssey Terms focuses on literary vocabulary. If you are studying the Aeneid, the Aeneid keywords deck offers terms to practice before moving on to quotations.
Are these flashcards free to use?
Yes. Every resource listed on this page is free to open and study without an account. The decks were made by GoConqr users, so you can explore different approaches to characters, terms and quotations. A free account also lets you create your own flashcards and other study resources.
Do these decks suit exam preparation?
Some decks are relevant to school students preparing for A-level Classical Civilisation, including a deck on Aeneid keywords. Others can support university students and professional candidates who want to practice recalling characters, terms or quotations. Teachers can also use the listed decks as ready-made study material.