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Minoan notes...
i got these off a frend...i think they r based on the syllabus...
hope they help!!
Luv always...Rachael!! xoxo *MWAH*
i got these off a frend...i think they r based on the syllabus...
hope they help!!
Luv always...Rachael!! xoxo *MWAH*
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well i have minoan notes. but why dont you try
www.hsc.csu.edu.au
or even the bored resources page for ancient history. there is plenty.
here are some of mine.
What is meant by priest king?
• Primarily, the evidence is female. However, from the recent discovery of the master’s impression, it has shown a slender male. It has been questioned of whether he is a king or god.
Minoan names
• There is uncertainty on Minoan names since some of the names were foreign that were found on Linear B tablets. It is known that some of the Minoan society was comprised of foreigners as well.
• From Linear B tablets, the unusual names were deemed to be likely Minoan.
• More reliable records of Minoan names can be found in Egypt. An Egyptian scribe was teaching other scribes how to convert the Minoan names into hieroglyphs. There are names, but there is no information in regards to these people’s names.
Different interpretations of the throne room:
• Evans discovered the throne room and assumed his ideas on the rulers of the Middle East. They judged Minos as the priest king.
• A number of scholars have indicated that the throne room was for a religious cult and not a political place.
o It isn’t very distinguished
o Very little room for a crowd to gather
o Oliver Pelon suggested hall of double axes a more viable place for a throne room which also held a throne
Was it actually a throne room?
• The so-called throne room was decorated by the Mycenaeans, after the period of the Minoans after the palaces collapsed.
• Mycenaeans had kings had had thrones
• The Mycenaeans had throne rooms and was the most important room in the palace.
• There is no apparently significant room in Knossos.
• The most significant place in the Minoan place in the Minoan palace was the central court.
central court used for religious ceremonies ( Grandstand Fresco)
Male ruler? More like a female?
• Sinclair hood preferred that there was a female ruler. Hood thought that this ruler acted more like a priestess
• Wolfgang Holck referred to the Theban tombs in Egypt. The Keftin have referred to a ruler and therefore a male ruler.
Written evidence (Linear A and B)
• Minoan language has not been deciphered
• Minoan society is projected from Linear B evidence found at Knossos, Khenia and other places.
• Linear A is Minoan tablets, Linear B are Greek tablets and were never meant to be kept.
• All evidence were found on clay slabs and deal with only goods. Therefore, it looks only at the economic side of Minoan society. However, it does provide clue connections with evidence.
• Linear B has been deciphered which reveals a Mycenaean king. Linear A has not been deciphered and one cannot presume there was one king of Crete during Minoan times. Archaeological evidence has not been found.
Archaeological evidence
• One can derive a social order in regards to the residence that Minoans lived.
• From frescos, people are shown in different sizes. People, who are shown bigger as in the grandstand fresco and ‘dancing in the theatral area’ fresco, are seen as more important in Minoan society.
• Early paintings showed more important people larger in comparison to others in the painting.
Problems with archaeological evidence
• Incomplete evidence of archaeological finds hinder the progress to understand Minoan society
• Depictions show colorful scenes in archaeological remains. There is only one views, so can be misleading.
• Minoan evidence is situated in a wet climate. Therefore, all perishable evidence has disappeared.
• All evidence if Minoan society is fragmented, so is not possible to create an accurate image,
• Written evidence; not all has been deciphered.
Fresco evidence
• Frescos were paintings that were applied on to wet plaster. It was applied to ceilings, walls and floors. Frescos were usually in important rooms.
• Fresco art lasts, however, can be destroyed due to either wet conditions or earthquakes. Crete is affected by both. Therefore little evidence is left.
• Fresco evidence is therefore very fragmented and is usually reconstructed to what can be deemed an appropriate composition.
• Such compositions should be treated with deep caution. These restorations or re-constructions may be false, such as the Prince of Lilies fresco
another good recomendation is that if you dont have any idea for quotes during the exam...make up quotes like i did
www.hsc.csu.edu.au
or even the bored resources page for ancient history. there is plenty.
here are some of mine.
What is meant by priest king?
• Primarily, the evidence is female. However, from the recent discovery of the master’s impression, it has shown a slender male. It has been questioned of whether he is a king or god.
Minoan names
• There is uncertainty on Minoan names since some of the names were foreign that were found on Linear B tablets. It is known that some of the Minoan society was comprised of foreigners as well.
• From Linear B tablets, the unusual names were deemed to be likely Minoan.
• More reliable records of Minoan names can be found in Egypt. An Egyptian scribe was teaching other scribes how to convert the Minoan names into hieroglyphs. There are names, but there is no information in regards to these people’s names.
Different interpretations of the throne room:
• Evans discovered the throne room and assumed his ideas on the rulers of the Middle East. They judged Minos as the priest king.
• A number of scholars have indicated that the throne room was for a religious cult and not a political place.
o It isn’t very distinguished
o Very little room for a crowd to gather
o Oliver Pelon suggested hall of double axes a more viable place for a throne room which also held a throne
Was it actually a throne room?
• The so-called throne room was decorated by the Mycenaeans, after the period of the Minoans after the palaces collapsed.
• Mycenaeans had kings had had thrones
• The Mycenaeans had throne rooms and was the most important room in the palace.
• There is no apparently significant room in Knossos.
• The most significant place in the Minoan place in the Minoan palace was the central court.
central court used for religious ceremonies ( Grandstand Fresco)
Male ruler? More like a female?
• Sinclair hood preferred that there was a female ruler. Hood thought that this ruler acted more like a priestess
• Wolfgang Holck referred to the Theban tombs in Egypt. The Keftin have referred to a ruler and therefore a male ruler.
Written evidence (Linear A and B)
• Minoan language has not been deciphered
• Minoan society is projected from Linear B evidence found at Knossos, Khenia and other places.
• Linear A is Minoan tablets, Linear B are Greek tablets and were never meant to be kept.
• All evidence were found on clay slabs and deal with only goods. Therefore, it looks only at the economic side of Minoan society. However, it does provide clue connections with evidence.
• Linear B has been deciphered which reveals a Mycenaean king. Linear A has not been deciphered and one cannot presume there was one king of Crete during Minoan times. Archaeological evidence has not been found.
Archaeological evidence
• One can derive a social order in regards to the residence that Minoans lived.
• From frescos, people are shown in different sizes. People, who are shown bigger as in the grandstand fresco and ‘dancing in the theatral area’ fresco, are seen as more important in Minoan society.
• Early paintings showed more important people larger in comparison to others in the painting.
Problems with archaeological evidence
• Incomplete evidence of archaeological finds hinder the progress to understand Minoan society
• Depictions show colorful scenes in archaeological remains. There is only one views, so can be misleading.
• Minoan evidence is situated in a wet climate. Therefore, all perishable evidence has disappeared.
• All evidence if Minoan society is fragmented, so is not possible to create an accurate image,
• Written evidence; not all has been deciphered.
Fresco evidence
• Frescos were paintings that were applied on to wet plaster. It was applied to ceilings, walls and floors. Frescos were usually in important rooms.
• Fresco art lasts, however, can be destroyed due to either wet conditions or earthquakes. Crete is affected by both. Therefore little evidence is left.
• Fresco evidence is therefore very fragmented and is usually reconstructed to what can be deemed an appropriate composition.
• Such compositions should be treated with deep caution. These restorations or re-constructions may be false, such as the Prince of Lilies fresco
another good recomendation is that if you dont have any idea for quotes during the exam...make up quotes like i did