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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.
1,117 Questions
Why was the greek theatre built in a semi circle?
The semi circle theatres provided better view and acoustics for the audience.
Who was iris's husband in Greek mythology?
no one, iris never married. in fact i think she was one of the three virgin goddesses!
Who is the leader of a Greek mystery cult?
The Gods/Goddesses being worshiped.
If you mean who lead the worship; that would be selected preists/preistesses who dedicated their lifes to the deity.
"When Greek met Greek" is a phrase that refers to a situation in which two equally matched or skilled opponents or competitors face each other. It suggests a clash or confrontation between powerful and knowledgeable individuals or groups.
In Greek numerals is there a symbol for zero?
No, the Ancient Greek number system did not use zero as a place value, or number for that matter.
What are the dimensions of a Greek trireme?
length of boat: 115-120 ft
width of boat: 12ft
length of oars: 8-8.5 ft
height of boat: 8.5 ft
distance between oars 2ft 9in
Who are some greek heroes from 1821?
Th. Kolokotronis, G. Karaiskakis, A. Diakos, O. Androutsos. M. Mavrogenous, L. Mpoumpoulina.
Is James Darren of Greek descent?
No, James Darren is not of Greek descent. He is of Italian descent.
There are actually more than three Greek Gods.. The three MAJOR Greek Gods are Poseidon, the God of the water and sea, Hades, the God of the Underworld and darkness, and Zeus, king of the Gods, and the sky God.
What are facts about the greek hero Jason?
known for being the bravest and most adventurous in ancient Greece
he was the son of a king named lolcus
lived with other parents chiron the centour
What is catharsis in greek tragedy?
Catharsis is the renewal of body and spirit. During greek tragedies, the events that take place are very catharsis for the audience.
Where is Greek mythology in your language today?
Greek mythology is still present in modern languages through the use of phrases, idioms, and expressions that reference Greek gods, goddesses, and myths. These references can be found in literature, art, music, and popular culture, highlighting the ongoing influence of Greek mythology on contemporary language usage.
What does the greek word for mythos mean?
The Greek term mythos can mean either story, legend, or plot.
What does pseudo mean in Greek?
"Pseudo" in Greek means false or fake. It is often used to indicate something that is not genuine or authentic.
When was Greek Goddess Venus Born?
Greek goddess Aphrodite was born of the foam from the sea after Saturn (Greek Cronus) castrated his father Uranus (Ouranus) and his blood fell to the sea. Venus is Roman.
It is what the Greeks believed in. Their were god who had magical powers like Zeus (zoos) who had lighting powers.
I would say mythology was the history and relegion of the ancient greek people.
