CLAS 1000 1st Edition Lecture 12 Outline of Last Lecture Epic Encounters: Early ArchaicB. Hesiod and the Early Archaic Periodi. Works and Days-…what is Justiceii. “Dark” Ageiii. Eighth Century Renaissance- Rise of PolisCurrent LectureB. Emergence: Society/ Strife- More awareness of rich/pooro Influx of wealth because of increased tradeo More contact; division of wealth is more seen/felt Real vs. perceived wealth: Greece is relatively poor compared to surrounding countrieso Wealthy were divinely favored, but were not divine themselveso More egalitarian No one person could monopolize the power- Rise of aristocracy over basileus; shared power Poor not always in awe of the wealthy- Eg. Hesiod; Thersites, Ithaka Arbitration- community involved in decision making- Competition for resources- Greece was a poor land with limited resourceso Land hunger Problems with inheritance (Works and Days)o Civil unrest- struggle for land/political power; competitiono Polis vs. Polis- early wars among Greek states fighting for land Conquest of weaker neighborsThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- Colonization- sending people out to find new lando First colonized to the west, then to the south and east Looking for land, grain, metals, and trade networkso Relations with native populations- war/peaceo Mother city (metropolis) and daughter city- Individual/ Societyo Solidarity, sense of shared sacrifice- mutual benefit; unity Identification with polis (Athenian first, Greek second) Loyalty to the poliso Importance of individuality No full identification (exception: Sparta) Personal benefits, personal agendaso Tensions Centripetal (pull of polis; cooperation) Centrifugal (individual advantage; competition)Greek Religion- Characteristics:o Polytheistic- many godso Anthropomorphic- gods having human characteristicso Decentralized- no universal church, no central authority, no bible Lots of ways to worship, no correct way Polis religion- a common worship practice in a state- Each polis had its own festivals and ways to worshipo Procedural- what you do is more important than what you think Certain procedures need to be followed even if you don’t believe in them Devotion vs. faith (external vs. internal)- Human/God Interactions:o God/Man asymmetry, hierarchy Sacred and profane Temenos- “house” of the godso Do ut des- “I give in order so that you may give.” Success comes from the gods Language of Greek worship: flattery, persuasion, guilt, shame, sweet talk Sacrifice- giving something of value to the gods Celebrations- free time to party and celebrate the gods- Idea: the gods are happy when we are happy- A unifying element of the poliso Avoid miasma- “pollution” If you do something the gods don’t like you will become polluted Purification/
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