Greek Reporter · 3dThe Greek Island of Lesbos and the Origin of the Word ‘Lesbian’
"Lesbian" is a demonym for the inhabitants of the Greek island of Lesbos, so why does it today describe female homosexuality?
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Greek Reporter · 3dWine, Women, and Wisdom: The Symposia of Ancient Greece
The word skolion means “sideways” in ancient Greek, a reference to how the guests took turns to sing, afterward passing a myrtle branch to the man reclining next to him who was to sing next.
KS2 Ancient Greece: 5. Theories, thoughts, language and law
And many of our words are still used in your time, either exactly the same, or very similar. ‘Galaxy’, ‘Europe’, ‘Democracy’, even ‘Acrobat’ - they’re all based on Ancient Greek ...
Mental Floss on MSN.com · Dec 11, 202412 Facts About the Acropolis of Athens
While the Athenian Acropolis is often what comes to mind when people hear the word acropolis, it is one of many acropoleis built across Greece. Based on the ancient Greek words ákros for “high ...
KS2 Music: Ancient Greece
The verses are a bit slower, allowing a little extra time to fit in some tricky words, and explore some different kinds of Ancient Greek storytelling - fables, creation myths, legends, etc.
Ancient Greek and Roman Studies
UD’s Ancient Greek and Roman Studies program allows students to immerse themselves in the cultures of Ancient Greece and Rome and trace their influence through history to the present day. Students study Classical languages and literatures in addition to ...