The following document contains an array of scholarly views in relation to Greek Religion and has been designed for students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation Specification for ‘World of the Hero.’ It has been broken down into the appropriate topic sections, with the scholar’s name and their argument, including key quotes. This can be used to accompany lessons, for students to incorporate scholarship into their own answers or to simply annotate. Sections include: Nature of the Olympian Gods Personal Experience of the Divine Religion and Society Places of Worship Rituals and Priests Religion and Philosophy The accompanying grid document contains further arguments alongside an opportunity to evaluate views using knowledge from the course. This has been broken down into the appropriate sub-sections but can easily be adapted to allow for the addition of any extra scholarship read.

The following answers scored 26 out of 30 marks and is focused on Dido as a victim throughout Books 1 - 4 of Virgil’s Aeneid. It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision for students hoping to attain higher grades, intended to be used by AS/A-Level students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation ‘World of the Hero’ specification.

A breakdown of all prescribed visual and literary sources into relevant themes (see below) for the OCR A-Level Classical Civilisation Specification for ‘Imperial Image,’ intended for the use of AS/A-Level students. The themes included are: Religious Leader Relationship with Julius Caesar Pater Patriae Legacy and Later Representations Imperial Family Imperator Image in the Empire Golden Age Divi Filius Cultural Hero City of Rome Campaign against Mark Antony and Cleopatra This document is intended to highlight the sources which would be most relevant to include in essay questions, particularly the short-essay and extended response.

The following answers scored 9 out of 10 marks and is focused on a passage taken from Book 2 of Virgil’s Aeneid. It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision. It is intended to be used by AS/A-Level students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation ‘World of the Hero’ specification.

Designed for students to use who are studying/following the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification, covering 2.4: Decorative Arts (Literature and Culture: Mycenaean Age).

The following essay was written in response to the question:‘’Odysseus is able to defeat the Suitors only thanks to deceit and trickery’’. It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision for students. It is intended to be used by GCSE students studying ‘‘Homeric World’’ (OCR Classical Civilisation specification)

Condensed notes for the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification for ‘Myth and Religion’. Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes Covers every point on the current OCR specification Exam Questions (knowledge and essay-based) with what to include to gain marks

Critical perspectives about Dido, designed for OCR’s A-Level Classical Civilisations specification for ‘‘World of the Hero’’ to help aid analysis.

Revision sheet covering the character of Dido in Virgil’s Aeneid, covering various aspects of her characterisation and links to historical context and other characters The themes covered include: Dido as a Victim of the Gods Dido as a Victim of Aeneas’ Duty/Fate Dido’s Leadership Dido’s Relationship with Anna/How Dido is a Victim of Anna Examples of How Sympathy can be Evoked for Dido How Dido Resembles and Contrasts Aeneas Dido’s Resemblance to Cleopatra

This resource contains a list of characters found within Homer’s Odyssey and an accompanying table which breaks down the different categories of characters (i.e. Mortals, Immortals, Loyal Servants, Disloyal Servants) and is intended for use of AS/A Level Students but can equally be used by GCSE students. It is best to be completed prior to reading to help gage an understanding of the individuals involved within the storyline of the epic and can be constantly referred back to to help understand how several characters overlap in multiple categories.

A summary sheet for OCR Classical Civilisations specification for ‘Imperial Image,’ covering Augustus’ reign. It has been designed for the use of AS/A Level students and includes relevant scholarly views and prescribed sources.

Designed for AS/A-Level students studying OCR’s specification for ‘Imperial Image.’ The document contains fully-annotated notes on the Res Gestae, Poetry and Suetonius ‘Life of Augustus’ along with a summary sheet of the authors and their contextual information.

The following documents contain relevant sections and quotes from Suetonius’ Life of Augustus and Augustus’ ‘Res Gestae,’ broken down into the relevant themes, which can be applied when answering exam questions. It is intended for the use of AS/A Level students studying OCR’s specification for ‘Imperial Image.’ NB: A blank copy is included if you wish to incorporate your own evidence from the literary sources.

This knowledge organiser groups together 1.7 and 1.8 of the GCSE Classical Civilisation specification for Myth and Religion and covers Death, Burial and the Underworld. It provides an overview of the following: Greek funerary practices, including the prothesis and ekphora Festivals for the dead ancestors Funeral Clubs Roman funerary practices Homeric Hymn to Demeter Orpheus and Eurydice

A timeline that provides a basic outline of the events of the epic, in chronological order

Descriptive terms and phrases for the major characters in Virgil’s Aeneid, useful for analysis and essay-writing

A selection of essays for A-Level students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation specification for ‘World of the Hero.’ These essays are intended to be used as part of revision

A selection of essays for A-Level students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation specification for ‘World of the Hero.’ These essays are intended to be used as part of revision