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Greek Vocabulary
Greek Vocabulary for chapters 25 and 26
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Peloponnesus | The peninsula forming the southern part of the mainland of Greece. |
| Acropolis | The hill above a Greek city on which temples were built. |
| Drama | The art of writing, acting n, and producing plays. |
| Agora | A marketplace in ancient Greece. |
| Parthenon | The temple honoring the goddess Athena, built on the acropolis above Athens. |
| Philosophy | A theory or set of values by which one lives; the search for wisdom or knowledge. |
| Priestess | A female priest |
| Myth | A traditional story that helps to explain a culture's beliefs. |
| Ally | A country or group that joins with another for a common purpose, sch as to fight against a common enemy. |
| Cavalry | Soldiers who ride on horses. |
| Architeture | The art of designing buildings. |
| Appoint | To choose someone to fill and office or a position. |
| Hellespont | The long, narrow body of water between Europe and Asia in present day Turkey. |
| Sculpture | The art of creating three-dimensional figures from such materials as wood, stone, and clay. |