- As time passed, myths changed and many other Gods became known.
- Not believing in God would later turn into punishment.
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Greek goddesses.
< http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycenaean_Greece#Political_organization >
- Kings ruled Mycenae.
- Monarchy government.
- The kings’ roles were military, judicial and religious.
- The leader of the army always assists the king. (lawegetas)
- Mycenae’s society was divided into two groups: the king’s entourage and the people.
- The knights formed most of the king’s entourage. They were the warriors.
- The king’s entourage carried out administrative duties in the palace.
- High officials worked around the palace, managing important tasks.
- The common people, da-mo, were to perform tasks passed down from the palace.
- Da-mos included craftsmen, farmers, merchants, potters etc.
- Also obliged to pay taxes to the palace.
- A council of leaders were chaired and were in charge of specific duties.
- The lower social ladder included slaves who worked for specific deities ( God, idol, king)
<http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/244768/Greek-religion>
- Mycenaeans were to believe that Gods existed.
- They worshipped God and were to perform ritual tasks and sacrifices.
- Mycenaean religion goes well with many of the Greek myths.
- Through time and writers (Homer) legends of the existence of Gods change.
- Many of the Gods were humans who did noble deeds in their life on Earth.
- Zeus was the powerful, mythical god that Mycenaeans worshipped.
- Gods lived in Mount Olympia.
- As time passed, myths changed and many other Gods became known.
- Not believing in God would later turn into punishment.
- Hera, Helen, Athena and Aphrodite are some Mycenaean Greek goddesses.
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- Represents wars, battles, the hunt and just every day life in Mycenae.
- Funeral masks and amours were also forms of art in the Mycenaean world.
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Mycenaean Pottery http://www.uark.edu/campus-resources/achilles/graphics/bronze%20myc%20vas1.gif
<http://ancienthistory.suite101.com/article.cfm/themightymycenaeans>
- Mycenaeans spoke an early form of Greek language.
- Type A was older.
- Type B was used for both beating and cutting and a broader blade.
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Bronze Armour http://www.ekathimerini.com/kathnews/photos/03-11-06/03-11-06_76144_1.gif
<http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/8707/Agamemnon>
- When going to war with the Trojans with a 100 ships, Agamemnon was sent back because of the calms and contrary winds above the ocean.
- Oxcarts, wagons and chariots were modes of terrestrial transports.
- Using horses as way to get places was very common. (other animals were also used)
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a battle http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k1/JPVieira_2006/myceaneancharriot.jpg
<http://ancienthistory.suite101.com/article.cfm/themightymycenaeans>
- Mycenae’s was Greece’s first real military powerhouse.
- The Trojan War began.
- According to history, Hektor, the bravest and strongest warrior of Troy, killed Achilles of Greece’s cousin during a battle. <>
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of Agamemnon http://%3Cfaculty.maxwell.syr.edu/gaddis/HST210/Sept23/agamemnonmask.jpg%3E
<http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/606309/Trojan-War>
- The Greeks under Agamemnon’s command, pretended to withdraw from the war.
Mycenaean Greece
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Mycenae was one of Greece’s important centers.The Mycenaean Civilization came into power around 1600 B.C after the first great civilization of the Aegean world known as the Minoan power was destroyed due to a fire. King Agamemnon was their legendary leader that brought prosperity to the once thriving state. Mycenaean’s were warriors, each man was taught and expected to fight. Hunting was a favorite way for Myceanaen nobles to prove their strength and courage. <Clapham, Ancient Civilization: Greece, Pg. 51> Mycenaeans were great traders and sailed far and wide. Trading connections reached northern Europe and the Baltic Sea. <Clapham, Ancient Civilization: Greece, Pg. 51>
{http://web.onetel.net.uk/~victorbryant/hgrafs05/map_mycenaeans01det_s.jpg} Map of Mycenae http://http//web.onetel.net.uk/~victorbryant/hgrafs05/map_mycenaeans01det_s.jpg {http://www.shunya.net/Pictures/Greece/Mycenae/Mycenae-citadel-reconstructed.jpg} Mycenae http//www.shunya.net/Pictures/Greece/Mycenae/Mycenae-citadel-reconstructed.jpg
