Classical Literature

noun a structural division of a poem or song, consisting of a series of lines arranged together in a particular way

• In poetic analysis, a strophe is a structural division of a poem.
• I had to memorize the strophe for my literature class.
• I totally forgot the strophe for the poetry recitation.
• Each strophe of the song represents a different stage of the protagonist's journey.

noun Ulysses - a legendary Greek hero and king of Ithaca, known for his cunning and resourcefulness, who is the central character in Homer's epic poem the Odyssey

• Ulysses is a literary character known for his intelligence and cunning in Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey.
• Have you read Ulysses yet? It's a classic novel that you should check out.
• I heard Ulysses is a real brainiac in that story.
• Just like Ulysses, she navigated through the challenges with grace and determination.

noun a specialist in papyrology, the study of ancient literature, texts, and documents written on papyrus

• The papyrologist meticulously studied the ancient scrolls to decipher their meaning.
• My friend is a papyrologist, which means he spends his days reading old texts.
• I never thought I'd be friends with a papyrologist, but here we are.
• As a papyrologist of emotions, she delved deep into the layers of human experience.

noun a proper noun referring to a character in Greek mythology, specifically the king of Mycenae and leader of the Greek forces in the Trojan War

• Agamemnon was a prominent figure in Greek mythology, known for his role in the Trojan War.
• Did you know Agamemnon was the king of Mycenae?
• Agamemnon was like the boss of all the Greek warriors.
• Just like Agamemnon, he led his team to victory with strong leadership.