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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 Greek god Alastor's symbol?
Alastor's symbol was avenge. His name literally translates to "Avenger".
What were the major accomplishments of Greek civilization?
major accomplishments of Greece:
*Democracy
*Parthenon
*Olympics
*Founder of the western world
*Sophia Hagia
*Drama
*Science
Why was Zeus important to the Greek Culture?
He was the God of the sky. Also the top of the 3 major Gods including Poseidon and Hades
What does the greek word for witness mean?
It has several meanings; this is taken from Vines Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words:
Witness (Noun and Verb) [Noun]
martus or martur (whence Eng., "martyr," one who bears "witness" by his death) denotes "one who can or does aver what he has seen or heard or knows;" it is used(a) of God, Rom_1:9; 2_Cor_1:23; Php_1:8; 1_Thess_2:5,10 (2nd part);
(b) of Christ, Rev_1:5; Rev_3:14;
(c) of those who "witness" for Christ by their death, Acts_22:20; Rev_2:13; Rev_17:6;
(d) of the interpreters of God's counsels, yet to "witness" in Jerusalem in the times of the Antichrist, Rev_11:3;
(e) in a forensic sense, Matt_18:16; Matt_26:65; Mark_14:63; Acts_6:13; Acts_7:58; 2_Cor_13:1; 1_Tim_5:19; Heb_10:28;
(f) in a historical sense, Luke_11:48; Luke_24:48; Acts_1:8,22; Acts_2:32; Acts_3:15; Acts_5:32; Acts_10:39,41; Acts_13:31; Acts_22:15; Acts_26:16; 1_Thess_2:10 (1st part); 1_Tim_6:12; 2_Tim_2:2; Heb_12:1, "(a cloud) of witnesses," here of those mentioned in Heb_11, those whose lives and actions testified to the worth and effect of faith, and whose faith received "witness" in Scripture; 1_Pet_5:1.
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Where did the Latin and Greek language originate?
Latin originated in Rome and Greek originated in Greece.
How were the Greek gods dangerous to the Greeks?
They were capricious, short tempered and somewhat flighty. One never knew what they would do next.
What does ana mean in Greek language?
means against as in anaphylaxis
ana - against
Phylaxis - protection
Who was Typhon in Greek mythology?
In Greek mythology, the youngest son of Gaea and Tartarus. A grisly monster with a hundred dragons' heads, he was conquered and cast into the underworld by Zeus but continued to be the source of destructive winds. In other accounts, he was confined in the land of the Arimi in Cilicia or under Mount Etna, where he caused eruptions and was thus the personification of volcanic forces. Among his children were Cerberus, Chimera, and the multiheaded Hydra. Later writers identified him with the Egyptian god Seth.
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What are the four main cities in Michigan whose names have Greek roots?
Troy, Ithaca, Athens, and Corinth.
Why there so many different types of government in ancient greece?
Because they were by water and the Greeks became skilled shipbuilders and sailors.
Why is Hercules important to Greek culture?
In Greek mythology his name is Heracles. However, he is the exact same character as in Roman mythology.
Extraordinary strength, Courage, ingenuity, and sexual prowess with both males and females were among his characteristic attributes. Although he was not as clever as the likes of Odysseusor Nestor_(mythology,Herculesused his wits on several occasions when his strength did not suffice.
He is mostly famous for having the 12 labor(originally ten, but was accused of cheating, thus adding two to his labors) because he killed his wife and children. He also participated in Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece.
How has Greek mythology affected our culture?
Well, I don't know how mythology affected us.. but their culture affected us a lot. This is because Ancient Greece was considered the greatest so most (if not all) of ancient Europe wanted to be like them... then later as people came to America they brought their cultural heritage with them.
How were the comedies of the Hellenistic era and those of the Greece's golden age similar?
The Hellenistic Era and those of the Greece's golden age comedies are similar because both had happy endings and still made people laugh. However unlike the comedies of Greece's golden age, they did not poke fun at political leaders. Instead the plays told stories about love and relationships.
