Heroic Myth

Key term for OCR GCSE Ancient History, used in Ancient Sources.

Definition

An interpretation of the Parthenon frieze suggesting it depicts the sacrifice of King Erechtheus' daughters.

Exam Context

Heroic Myth appears in OCR GCSE Ancient History revision content for Athens in the Age of Pericles, especially Ancient Sources and Archaeological Sources.

Athens in the Age of Pericles Ancient Sources Archaeological Sources

Found in Revision Notes

Athens in the Age of Pericles

The Acropolis: Topography, Architecture and Sculpture

Ancient Sources • Archaeological Sources

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