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The people commonly known as Greeks called themselves Hellenes, and Greece was Hellas (after and ancestor called Hellen). The name Greek came from a Roman error. As the Romans expanded down the Italian peninsula, the came on an Italian tribe called the Graeci. As they went further, they ran into the Hellenic colonies on the coast - Tarentum, Sybaris, Croton etc. Thinking them to be more Graeci, they called them collectively Magna Graeci (great greeks). The word Greek stuck, and was applied to the rest of the Hellenic world.
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What are the differences between Greek and Roman attitudes toward sport?
An important difference between greek and Romans attitudes was that
What is the difference between Greek to Athens?
Athens is part of Greece.
How did Alexander spread Greek influence in new cities he founded?
In most cases, the many Alexandrias Alexander founded throughout his empire served as homes for Alexander's Hellene veterans. These veterans led lives that followed Hellene lifestyles and served as models for the conquered Asians. These veterans also needed to marry and they married local girls and had children whom they brought up in the Macedonian way. They did, however, have to adapt slightly to the local culture. Basically, Alexander's cities nbecame Hellenistic hot-spots throughout the empire that served as showcases for Hellene lifestyles.
What is one difference between the heroes of the Elizabethan tragedies and those of Greek tragedies?
The Greek heroes in Elizabethan tragedies were from the historical era. In the Greek tragedies they were from the pre-historical era.
What is the difference between ancient greek Olympics and the Olympics now?
we dont have horse and chariot racing
What does Greek word 'Hellene' mean?
Hellene is Greek for Greek. In Greek their country is called Hellas.
How did the trojain war start?
A love feud between Paris and Hellene
What does HXP 70 stamped on the bottom of a rifle case?
Greek Military surplus, made in 1970. H is for Hellene
What is an anlos?
An anlos is a double flute! It is from ancinent greece. A lyre is a small harp also from ancient greece. A hellene is a greek person. A polis is a greek citystate
What means Ellen in Hebrew?
Ellen doesn't come from Hebrew, it comes from the Greek work "Hellene" (although pronounced in Greek as "ellen"), which refers to anyone from Greece (Hellas, pronounced in greek as "Ellas")
What is the difference between a Greek god and a Greek titan?
titans are godss' parents
What are the differences between Greek and Roman attitudes toward sport?
An important difference between greek and Romans attitudes was that
What is the difference between Greek pantomime and British pantomime?
One is in Greek, the other is in English.
What is the difference between Greek to Athens?
Athens is part of Greece.
What was the difference between Sparta and Greek?
The army weren’t as fierce
What was the main difference between a ancient Greek banquet and an ancient Roman banquet?
The main difference between an Ancient Greek banquet and an Ancient Roman banquet was the number of courses served.
Does Hellene Bohama star in Harry Potter?
No, Hellene Bohama does not star in Harry Potter. However, she may play as an extra, but this has not been confirmed.
