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Minos/Minotaur/Labyrinth
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Minos was a legendary king of the Minoans. The Minotaur was a haf-man, half-bull. The Labyrinth was a maze in which the Minotaur lived, inspired by the ruins of the palace of Knossos.
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Fresco
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Painting in fresh or wet plaster. It is very durable in warm, dry climates. Ex: Toreador Fresco
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Animal/Organic Style
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Repeated use of designs derived from nature to decorate something. Ex: Octopus vase
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1. Cycladic
2. Cycladic Idol 3. Always depict women |
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1. Minoan
2. Palace of Knossos 3. had indoor plumbing |
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1. Minoan
2. Toreador Fresco 3. A painting in wet plaster |
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1. Minoan
2. Octopus Vase 3. An example of animal style |
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1. Mycenaean
2. Lion Gate 3. Inspired by egyptians |
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1. Minoan
2. Snake Goddess 3. May actually be a priestess |
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Homer/Iliad
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Homer is a Greek poet. The Iliad was his epic poem about the Trojan war.
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1. Mycenaean
2. Funeral Mask of Agamemnon 3. Not actual funeral mask of agamemnon |
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1. Greek
2. Dipylon Vase 3. used as a tombstone |
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1. Greek
2. Black Figure Vase 3. Depicts Hercules killing a lion |
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1. Greek
2. Red figure pot 3.depicts Achillies being told his boyfriend died in battle |
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1. Greek
2. Kouros 3. used as offerings to Gods |
