Classical Civilisation A-Level
Classical Civilisation A-Level glossary
4 key terms for Classical Civilisation A-Level, A to Z, each linked to the topic pages that use it.
K
- Kleos and Time
- The central motivation for Homeric heroes; 'kleos' is the immortal fame achieved through 'time' (honour/prizes) earned in battle.OCR
N
- Nostos (Homecoming)
- The physical and psychological journey back to one's home and rightful place in society, central to the Odyssey and the first half of the Aeneid.OCR
P
- Pietas
- The defining Roman virtue of Aeneas, representing duty to the gods, family (specifically the father), and the state (Rome).OCR
T
- The Role of the Gods
- Divine intervention acts as both a catalyst for plot and a reflection of the hero's status; gods often represent externalized psychological states.OCR
Where these terms come from
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