The François Vase is a volute-krater, dating mid-6th century B.C.E created in Ancient Greece, in Athens by the painter Kleitias and the potter Ergotimos. It could be considered an early graphic novel. It was unearthed in 1844 in an Etruscan tomb in Italy.
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One of the first uses of a hoax for military deception
Is there any archeological evidence of the existence of the Trojan Horse?
Of course not. However, the story depicts one of the first examples of military deception. The Iliad describes the Trojan War, presumed fought by the Greeks during the 13th century BC.
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A laconic phrase or laconism is a concise statement, It is named after Laconia, the region of Greece including the city of Sparta, whose ancient inhabitants had a reputation for verbal austerity and were famous for their often pithy remarks. Spartans were expected to be men of few words and to stick to the point.
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The Apotheosis of Homer is a recurring theme in classical and neo-classical art, symbolizing the poet Homer’s elevation to divine status. This concept has been depicted in various artworks throughout history.
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