each mycenaean city has its own king. agamemnon of mycenae is the most important. his city is the...
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Each Mycenaean city has its own king.Agamemnon of Mycenae is the most important.
His city is the center of political power.
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Mycenae is surrounded by walls for defense. This type of fortified city is called an acropolis.
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The Mycenaean acropolis.
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The Lion Gate of Mycenae is the entrance to the city. It’s very famous.
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There is a wall, surrounding the city of Mycenae.
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The Greek legends about Troy, (and the Trojan Horse) come to us through Homer.
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Agamemnon & Mycenae are included in books written by Homer.
• D’Ohhhhh!
• The poet Homer, the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey.
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In 1876, archeologist Schleimann (following Homer’s descriptions) discovers ancient Mycenae and the city of Troy.
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Can you find Mycenae and Troy?
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Troy is under siege for 10 years. Heroes such as Achilles & Hector find glory and death.
The Trojan War
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Mycenae people are victorious. They sail away and leave a gigantic wooden horse.
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The happy Trojans take it into the city.
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Hidden Greek warriors emerge at night and open the gates to their comrades. They sack and burn Troy.
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Complete the sententencesEach Mycenaean city has its own _________.
Mycenae is surrounded by _______ for defense.
A fortified city is called _____________ .
____________ of Mycenae is a very important king.Homer is a famous _________.
In 1876, Schleimann discovers ________ and ______. Mycenae people leave a gigantic wodden _______.The happy _________ take it into the city. The _________ win the war, the _________ loose it.
King
Agamemnon
acropolis
walls
Trojans
horse
Mycenaean
Mycenae
poet
Troy
Trojans