A piece of land projecting into water from a larger land mass.
A harsh and cruel ruler.
A name of a place that means 'high city.'
An ancient Athenian statesman and lawgiver, one of the Seven Sages (c.630-c.560 BC).
Greek poet; author of the Iliad and the Odyssey
Rule by the people, especially as a form of government; either directly or through elected representatives (representative democracy).
Members of rich and powerful families
An ancient city in what is now Turkey.
An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity or demigod (heroic epic) or other legendary or traditional hero.
An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity or demigod (heroic epic) or other legendary or traditional hero.