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Greek Language and Culture
The Greek language is the official language of the Hellenic Republic and has a total of 15 million speakers worldwide. It has the longest documented history of any Indo-European language, spanning 34 centuries of written records. The ancient Greeks were deeply religious and God-fearing people. They worshiped many gods whom they believed appeared in human form and yet were endowed with superhuman strength and ageless beauty.
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What is the meaning of the greek root chronos?
Chronos is the greek titan who gave birth to the gods of the greek religion. After his partner, Rea (Ρέα in greek), gave birth to the gods, Chronos would consume them in fear that they would overthrow him. Zues, the youngest of the gods, was hidden from Chronos on an island where he was kept hidden by numerous mythical creatures until he was powerful enough to defeat Chronos. Zues freed his fellow gods by cutting open the stomach of Chronos. Together, the gods defeated Chronos and cut him into many pieces where they are kept separated for it is said if the pieces were to come together he would be too powerful to defeat.
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Is it Cronos or chronos? For Cronos (Κρόνος in greek, the equivalent god of the roman Saturnus) see the answer above, but if it is chronos (Xρόνος in greek/prounanciation=khronos) then the meaning is "time".
What section of a Greek theater contained an altar?
the orchestra's platform, the altar was in the middle and dedicated to the greek god, Dionysus
Why did Greeks invent a hydra in Greek mythology?
They didnt invent it, it was there when it got defeated by Hercules.
Which greek gods had children with mortals?
most of them- the most famous is Zeus.
Not hestia, Artemis or hera though.
What is the Greek name for tetrahedron?
The name is derived from Greek roots, and so the name, not surprisingly, is "tetrahedron".
Why did the Greeks feel pride in their culture after 460BC?
They had pride because of their strong army (greeks)! They had a great goverment system because of there positive thinkings.
What was Homer's legacy to the Greeks?
Homer's legacy to the Greeks was an element strengthening aristocratic values.
How did athletic Greeks feel about athletics?
the athletes were an important part of greek culture to be an athlete in Greece you had to train about 8 hours a day.
What greek god wednsday name after?
Wednesday is not named after a Greek god. It is named after the Norse god, Woden, better known as Odin; i.e. Wednesday = Woden's Day.
A greek legend is a myth/story that the people of Greece wrote to help them make sense of their world. They also wrote them because they loved to tell sories.
If you meant "What is an example of a greek myth?" then just look up "The story of Odysseus." on Google.
What does the name Denise mean in greek?
The name Denise comes after the name of the ancient god Dionisus, who was the god of wine. This god was celebrated by the ancient greeks every year after the produce of wine and his name was connected to euphoria and feast.
