Iron Age
Plural
Iron Ages
1
the final and most corrupt of the mythological ages, associated with hardship and moral decline
- Tales of the Iron Age depict widespread violence and corruption.
- The poet described the Iron Age as a period of strife and decay.
- Mortals in the Iron Age suffered from constant toil and injustice.
- According to legend, the Iron Age followed the Bronze Age of heroes.
- The Iron Age in mythology symbolizes humanity's decline.
2
the period that began about 1100 BC when people used iron tools for the first time
- The Iron Age followed the Bronze Age and was marked by the widespread use of iron for tools and weapons.
- During the Iron Age, many societies saw significant advancements in agriculture, warfare, and architecture.
- The discovery of iron-smelting techniques allowed Iron Age cultures to produce stronger and more efficient tools.
- Archaeologists found an Iron Age village with well-preserved iron artifacts and structures.
- The Iron Age brought about changes in social structures and trade, as iron became a valuable and widely-used resource.