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in ancient Greece were polytheistic, encompassed by a collection of beliefs, rituals, and mythology, in the form of both popular public religion and
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Contagious power believed to have a life of its own
In ancient Greek religion, a miasma was "a contagious power... that has an independent life of its own. Until purged by the sacrificial death of the wrongdoer
Miasma (ancient Greek religion)
Miasma_(ancient_Greek_religion)
Modern religion derived from ancient Greek pre-christian beliefs
Hellenism (Greek: Ἑλληνισμός, romanized: Hellenismos), also known as Hellenic Polytheism, is a modern polytheistic neopagan religion based on ancient Greek religion
Hellenism_(modern_religion)
Canaanite religion, both Indo-European and Semitic religions influenced the ancient Greek religion, and Zoroastrianism was a product of ancient Indo-Iranian
Religions of the ancient Near East
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mythological figures from ancient Greek religion and mythology. List of Greek deities List of mortals in Greek mythology List of Greek mythological creatures
Lists of Greek mythological figures
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Religious practices in ancient Greece
in Greece from the period of the Greek Dark Ages (c. 1000 B.C) to the middle ages (c. 500 A.D). Ancient Greek religion was not standardised and had no
Ceremonies_of_ancient_Greece
complex human events, such as battles or political situations. As ancient Greek religion was polytheistic, a multiplicity of gods were venerated by the same
List_of_Greek_deities
Topics referred to by the same term
Greek religion can refer to several things, including Ancient Greek religion Greek hero cult Greco-Roman mysteries Hellenistic religion Platonic idealism
Greek_religion
Late form of ancient Greek religion
The concept of Hellenistic religion as the late form of Ancient Greek religion covers any of the various systems of beliefs and practices of the people
Hellenistic_religion
Visions of gods in ancient Greece
– or visions of gods – were reported and believed in many cities of ancient Greece. They were most commonly reported on the battlefields and, during moments
Epiphany_(ancient_Greece)
Body of myths originating in ancient Greece
Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the ancient Greeks, and a genre of ancient Greek folklore, today absorbed alongside Roman mythology
Greek_mythology
Group of ancient Semitic religions
knowledge of Canaanite religion came mostly from the accounts of the Hebrew Bible. This was supplemented by some secondary and tertiary Greek sources (Lucian's
Canaanite_religion
Religion in Greece (2022) Eastern Orthodoxy (85%) Other Christians (3%) Islam (2%) Other religions (1%) Unaffiliated (9%) Religion in Greece is dominated
Religion_in_Greece
Collection of gods of a particular religion or mythos
pantheon which includes the ancient Greek religion and Roman religion.[citation needed] Post-classical polytheistic religions include Norse Æsir and Vanir
Pantheon_(religion)
Ancient Semitic religion encompasses the polytheistic religions of the Semitic peoples from the ancient Near East and Northeast Africa. Since the term
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Greek civilization from 1200 BC to 600 AD
Ancient Greece (Ancient Greek: Ἑλλάς, romanized: Hellás) was an ancient civilization existing from the Greek Dark Ages of the 12th–9th centuries BC to
Ancient_Greece
Mythological family tree
goddesses, and other divine and semi-divine figures from Ancient Greek mythology and Ancient Greek religion. Key: The names of the generally accepted Olympians
Family_tree_of_the_Greek_gods
of ancient Roman religion was highly specialized. Its study affords important information about the religion, traditions and beliefs of the ancient Romans
Glossary of ancient Roman religion
Glossary_of_ancient_Roman_religion
Deities or spirits of the underworld
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, chthonic (/ˈθɒnɪk/) or chthonian (/ˈθoʊniən/) deities or spirits were those who inhabited the underworld or existed
Chthonic_deities
Ceramic vessels used as grave markers
Ancient Greek funerary vases are decorative grave markers made in ancient Greece that were designed to resemble liquid-holding vessels. These decorated
Ancient_Greek_funerary_vases
Personifications of fate in Greek mythology
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, the Moirai (/ˈmɔɪraɪ, -riː/)—often known in English as the Fates—were the personifications of destiny. In certain
Moirai
Ancient Egyptian goddess
early as the Second Dynasty (2890 BCE). In ancient Greek religion, she was known as Ailuros (Koine Greek: αἴλουρος, lit. 'cat'). Bastet was worshipped
Bastet
Funerary practices of ancient Greece
are an important source for ancient Greek culture, though Greek funerals are not as well documented as those of the ancient Romans. The Mycenaeans practiced
Ancient Greek funeral and burial practices
Ancient_Greek_funeral_and_burial_practices
1972 book by Walter Burkert
of Ancient Greek Sacrificial Ritual and Myth (German: Homo Necans: Interpretationen Altgriechischer Opferriten und Mythen) is a 1972 book on ancient Greek
Homo_Necans
Buffalo in the Department of Classics. She is known for her work on Ancient Greek Religion and gender. Cole received her PhD from the University of Minnesota
Susan_Guettel_Cole
Greek goddess identified with Diana
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Phoebe (/ˈfiːbi/ FEE-bee; Ancient Greek: Φοίβη, romanized: Phoíbê, lit. 'bright', Ancient Greek pronunciation:
Phoebe_(Titaness)
Ancient Greek ethnic group
Haliacmon and lower Axios in the northeastern part of mainland Greece. Essentially an ancient Greek people, they established the kingdom of Macedon ruled from
Ancient_Macedonians
Devotion to a hero in ancient Greek religion
Hero cults were one of the most distinctive features of ancient Greek religion. In Homeric Greek, "hero" (ἥρως, hḗrōs) refers to the mortal offspring of
Greek_hero_cult
Relations between ancient Greece and India
For the ancient Greeks, India (Greek: Ἰνδία) referred to the geographical region located east of Persia and south of the Himalayas, excluding Serica. At
Ancient Greece–Ancient India relations
Ancient_Greece–Ancient_India_relations
Ancient Greek goddess of necessity
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Ananke (/əˈnæŋkiː/; Ancient Greek: Ἀνάγκη), from the common noun ἀνάγκη ("force, constraint, necessity"), is
Ananke
Former state in Ancient Greece
Epirus (/ɪˈpaɪrəs/; Epirote Greek: Ἄπειρος, Ápeiros; Attic Greek: Ἤπειρος, Ḗpeiros) was an ancient Greek kingdom, and later republic, located in the geographical
Epirus_(ancient_state)
Prehistoric belief system
Syria and Mesopotamia, and the degree to which it influenced later Ancient Greek religion. Until after the Mycenaean conquest there are no currently understood
Minoan_religion
German academic and writer (born 1975)
writer who specialises in ancient Greek history and religion. She is a professor at the Department of Classics and Ancient History at the University of
Julia_Kindt
Town in Elis, Greece
Olympia (Modern Greek: Ολυμπία [oli(m)ˈbi.a]; Ancient Greek: Ὀλυμπία [olympí.aː]), officially Archaia Olympia (Greek: Αρχαία Ολυμπία lit. 'Ancient Olympia')
Olympia,_Greece
Letter-shaped signs used as magic in ancient literary documents
semantic and phonetic correlations, which were used as magic signs in ancient literary documents. In her 2013 thesis Kirsten Dzwiza studied 94 magical
Charaktêres
Buildings housing cult statues in Greek sanctuaries
were structures built to house deity statues within Greek sanctuaries in ancient Greek religion. The temple interiors did not serve as meeting places
Ancient_Greek_temple
This list of ancient Greek philosophers contains philosophers who studied in ancient Greece or spoke Greek. Ancient Greek philosophy began in Miletus with
List of ancient Greek philosophers
List_of_ancient_Greek_philosophers
Concept in ancient Greek religion
In ancient Greek religion, daimon (Ancient Greek: δαίμων), also spelled daemon, often referred to lesser deities, but could more broadly signify "the
Daimon
Spirit (daemon) of the vineyards and grainfields in ancient Greek religion
Daimon (Ancient Greek: ἀγαθός δαίμων, agathós daímōn, lit. 'noble spirit') originally was a lesser deity (daemon) of classical ancient Greek religion and
Agathodaemon
Ancient Greek religious ritual
A pharmakós (Greek: φαρμακός, plural pharmakoi) in Ancient Greek religion was the ritualistic sacrifice or exile of a human scapegoat or victim. A slave
Pharmakos
First generation of deities in Greek mythology
of all the other Titans. Ancient Greece portal Myths portal Bibliotheca (Pseudo-Apollodorus) Ex nihilo Family tree of the Greek gods "Aphrodite | Mythology
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River gods in Greek mythology
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, rivers (Ancient Greek: ποταμοί, romanized: potamoí) were often personified as deities, and in a number of ancient
River_gods_(Greek_mythology)
Epic poem attributed to Homer
The Odyssey (/ˈɒdɪsi/; Ancient Greek: Ὀδύσσεια, romanized: Odýsseia [odýsseːa]) is one of two major epics of ancient Greek literature attributed to Homer
Odyssey
Ancient Greek literature encompasses the literature written in the Ancient Greek language from the earliest texts until the time of the Byzantine Empire
Ancient_Greek_literature
City-state in ancient Greece
see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Sparta was a prominent ancient Greek polis in Laconia. In classical antiquity, the state was known as Lacedaemon
Sparta
Inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, the Muses (Ancient Greek: Μοῦσαι, romanized: Moúsai, [ˈmuː.sai̯]; singular: Μοῦσα, Moúsa, [ˈmuː.sa]; Greek: Μούσες
Muses
Concept of coming back to life
in Egyptian and Canaanite religions, which had cults of dying-and-rising gods such as Osiris and Baal. Ancient Greek religion generally emphasised immortality
Resurrection
Epic poem attributed to Homer
ILL-ee-əd; Ancient Greek: Ἰλιάς, romanized: Iliás [iːliás]; lit. '[a poem] about Ilion (Troy)') is one of two major surviving ancient Greek epic poems
Iliad
Methodology for cultural comparison
graeca (Latin for 'Greek translation'), or "interpretation by means of Greek [models]", refers to the tendency of the ancient Greeks to identify foreign
Interpretatio_graeca
Ancient Greek god of the wilds, shepherds, and flocks
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Pan (/pæn/; Ancient Greek: Πάν, romanized: Pán) is the god of the wild, shepherds and flocks, rustic music and
Pan_(god)
Major deities of the Greek pantheon
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, the twelve Olympians are the major deities of the Greek pantheon, commonly considered to be Zeus, Poseidon, Hera
Twelve_Olympians
Greek god and personification of the Sun
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Helios (/ˈhiːliəs, -ɒs/; Ancient Greek: Ἥλιος, pronounced [hɛ̌ːlios], lit. 'Sun'; Homeric Greek: Ἠέλιος) is the
Helios
Ancient Greek deity and herald of the gods
or other symbols. Hermes (/ˈhɜːrmiːz/; Ancient Greek: Ἑρμῆς) is an Olympian deity in ancient Greek religion and mythology considered the herald of the
Hermes
Greek goddess of spring and the queen of the underworld
boxes, or other symbols. In ancient Greek mythology and religion, Persephone (/pərˈsɛfəniː/ per-SEF-a-nee; Ancient Greek: Περσεφόνη, romanized: Persephónē
Persephone
Varieties of Ancient Greek in classical antiquity
Ancient Greek in classical antiquity, before the development of the common Koine Greek of the Hellenistic period, was divided into several varieties. Most
Ancient_Greek_dialects
Location in Greek mythology
In Greek mythology, the underworld or Hades (Ancient Greek: ᾍδης, romanized: Háidēs) is a distinct realm (one of the three realms that make up the cosmos)
Greek_underworld
Mazdaism Proto-Uralic religion Urnfield religion Adena religion Aksumite religion Albanian paganism Ancient Greek religion Arcadian Cults Aristotelianism Cult
List of religions and spiritual traditions
List_of_religions_and_spiritual_traditions
Temple of Aphrodite at Kouklia, Cyprus
Religion der Karthager (in German). Schubothe. OCLC 13923976. "APHRODITE CULT 2 - Ancient Greek Religion". "APHRODITE CULT 2 - Ancient Greek Religion"
Sanctuary_of_Aphrodite_Paphia
Set of ancient Greek and Hellenistic religious beliefs
originating in the ancient Greek and Hellenistic world, associated with literature ascribed to the mythical poet Orpheus, who descended into the Greek underworld
Orphism
Ancient Greek goddess and mother of the gods
In Greek mythology, Rhea, Rhia or Rheia (/ˈriːə/; Ancient Greek: Ῥέα [r̥é.aː] or Ῥεία [r̥ěː.aː]) was one of the Titans, the children of Uranus (Sky) and
Rhea_(mythology)
Titles of the Greek god Zeus
1155". A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology, Alexicacus "Zeus Titles & Epithets - Ancient Greek Religion". www.theoi.com. Theoi Project
Epithets_of_Zeus
Greek and Roman mythological creature
nymph (Ancient Greek: νύμφη, romanized: nýmphē; Attic Greek: [nýmpʰɛː]; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore
Nymph
policies of Constantius II Persecution of pagans under Theodosius I Religion in ancient Rome Religious persecution in the Roman Empire Restoration of paganism
Persecution of pagans in the late Roman Empire
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figures outside of ancient Greek religion, such as Jesus, Osiris, Shiva, and Tammuz, as well as figures inside of ancient Greek religion, such as Hades.
Dionysus in comparative mythology
Dionysus_in_comparative_mythology
British ancient historian (born 1950)
19 October 1950) is a British historian of ancient Greece, specialising in ancient Greek religion and Greek epigraphy. Robert Parker was educated at St
Robert_Parker_(historian)
non-Iranian sources are mostly Greek. The most important Greek source is Herodotus. Some Greek information on ancient Iranian religion is unreliable, due to being
Ancient_Iranian_religion
Goddess of retribution in Greek mythology
In ancient Greek religion and myth, Nemesis (/ˈnɛməsɪs/ ; Ancient Greek: Νέμεσις, romanized: Némesis, lit. 'Distribution'), also called Rhamnousia (or
Nemesis
Social attitudes to nakedness
Theogony, which describes the origins and genealogies of the Greek gods in Ancient Greek religion, suggested that farmers should "Sow naked, and plough naked
History_of_nudity
Divine marriage
Hieros gamos, (from Ancient Greek: ἱερός, romanized: hieros, lit. 'holy, sacred' and γάμος gamos 'marriage') or hierogamy (Ancient Greek: ἱερὸς γάμος, ἱερογαμία
Hieros_gamos
Religions that originated in the Iranian plateau
indigenous religions of the Iranian and Indo-Aryan peoples evolved. Ancient Iranian religion: The ancient religion of the Iranian peoples. Scythian religion: The
Iranian_religions
Religion of ancient Israel and Judah
known as the Israelite religion, was the ancient Semitic religion of the Israelites of ancient Israel and Judah. The Israelite religion appears to have been
Yahwism
Ancient Greek female priestess title
Hiereia (Ancient Greek: ἱέρεια, pl. ἱέρειαι, hiéreiai) was the title of the female priesthood or priestesses in ancient Greek religion, being the equivalent
Hiereia
Religious schools of the Greco-Roman world
Mystery religions, mystery cults, sacred mysteries or simply mysteries (Greek: μυστήρια), were religious schools of the Greco-Roman world for which participation
Greco-Roman_mysteries
Political party in Greece
the Ancient Greek religion, which is considered as a "pure Greek" religion from the party. Every member of the party is obliged to adopt the religion with
Assembly_of_Greeks
Figure in Greek mythology
In Greek mythology, Prometheus (/prəˈmiːθiəs/; Ancient Greek: Προμηθεύς [promɛːtʰěu̯s]) is a Titan responsible for creating or aiding humanity in its
Prometheus
A theatrical culture flourished in ancient Greece from 700 BC. At its centre was the city-state of Athens, which became a significant cultural, political
Theatre_of_ancient_Greece
importance of the Greek Magical Papyri for the study of ancient religions because most of the texts combine several religions, Egyptian, Greek, or Jewish, among
Magic in the Greco-Roman world
Magic_in_the_Greco-Roman_world
Ancient Greek religion
suggests that the Mycenaean religion was the mother of the Greek religion, sharing many divinities later found in classical Greece (510–323 BC), including
Mycenaean_religion
Chthonic female deities of vengeance in Greek mythology
(Εὐμενίδες, the "Gracious ones"), are chthonic goddesses of vengeance in ancient Greek religion and mythology. A formulaic oath in the Iliad invokes them as "the
Erinyes
God of the underworld in Greek mythology
Hades (/ˈheɪdiːz/; Ancient Greek: ᾍδης, romanised: Hā́idēs, Attic Greek: [háːi̯dεːs], later [háːdeːs]), in the ancient Greek religion and mythology, is
Hades
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List of minor Greek mythological figures
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4-Corinthian) Ancient Greek architecture Ancient Greek religion Art in Ancient Greece Greek culture Greek technology List of ancient architectural records
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Belief that there is only one God
are found in early religions such as ancient Chinese religion, Tengrism, and Yahwism. The word monotheism is a combination of the Greek μόνος (monos) meaning
Monotheism
Type of classical sculpture
Hermae. Ancient Greek Art: Herm Statue, Theoi Project A Dictionary of Greek and Roman antiquities (1890), Perseus Project Herm (Greek religion)– Britannica
Herm_(sculpture)
Type of Hellenic religious offerings
In the Hellenic religion, nephalia (Ancient Greek: νηφάλια, nēphália, 'calm'; Ancient Greek pronunciation: [neː.pʰá.li.a]) was the religious name for
Nephalia
Overview of and topical guide to ancient Greece
and topical guide to ancient Greece: Ancient Greece – Towns of ancient Greece List of ancient Greek cities Regions of ancient Greece Peloponnese Achaea
Outline_of_ancient_Greece
Ancient Egyptian religion was a complex system of polytheistic beliefs and rituals that formed an integral part of ancient Egyptian culture. It centered
Ancient_Egyptian_religion
One of the Fates of Greek Mythology
lanchánō, 'to obtain by lot, by fate, or by the will of the gods'), in ancient Greek religion, was the middle of the Three Fates, or Moirai, alongside her sisters
Lachesis
African religions. Cattle played other major roles in many religions, including those of ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Israel, and ancient Rome
Cattle in religion and mythology
Cattle_in_religion_and_mythology
Athletic competitions in ancient Greece
The ancient Olympic Games (Ancient Greek: τὰ Ὀλύμπια, ta Olympia), or the ancient Olympics, were a series of athletic competitions among representatives
Ancient_Olympic_Games
Dutch academic and historian
University of Groningen. He specializes in history of ancient religion, especially ancient Greek religion and early Christianity. Jan Nicolaas Bremmer was
Jan_N._Bremmer
Representation of a thing or abstraction as a person
polytheistic religions are embodied personifications of abstract concepts, such as in ancient Greek religion and the related ancient Roman religion (with gods
Personification
Greek goddess of the hearth
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Hestia (/ˈhɛstiə, ˈhɛstʃə/; Ancient Greek: Ἑστία, lit. 'hearth, fireplace, altar') is the virgin goddess of the
Hestia
Ancient Greek sculpture by Phidias
in the Temple of Zeus there. Zeus is the sky and thunder god in ancient Greek religion, who rules as king of the gods on Mount Olympus. The statue was
Statue_of_Zeus_at_Olympia
Orthodoxy Neoplatonism Sikhism Ancient Near Eastern religion, Egyptian mythology Ancient Greek religion, Ancient Roman religion Germanic paganism, Finnish
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Greek divinities
In Greek mythology, the Cabeiri or Cabiri /kəˈbaɪriː/ (Ancient Greek: Κάβειροι, romanized: Kábeiroi), also transliterated Kabeiri or Kabiri, were a group
Cabeiri
Topics referred to by the same term
of characters based on ancient Greek religion Olympians (Marvel Comics), group of characters based on ancient Greek religion The Olympian (novel), by
Olympian
Greek mythical character
In ancient Greek religion and myth, Eubuleus or Eubouleus (Ancient Greek Εὐβουλεύς Eubouleus means "good counsel" or "wise in counsel") is a god known
Eubuleus
Greek goddess, mother of Aphrodite
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Dione (/daɪˈoʊniː/; Ancient Greek: Διώνη, romanized: Diṓnē, lit. 'she-Zeus') is an oracular goddess and Titaness
Dione_(Titaness)
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The father of Andromeda in ancient Greek mythology.
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Father of Aeneas in ancient Greek mythology.
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Butterfly. Also, from Phanessa, the mystic goddess of an ancient Greek brotherhood.
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Father of Agamemnon in ancient Greek mythology.
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The mystic goddess of an ancient Greek brotherhood.
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Figure in ancient Greek mythology.
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English : one of the most common and widespread of English surnames, either a nickname for someone who was fond of dressing in this color (Old English grēne) or who had played the part of the ‘Green Man’ in the May Day celebrations, or a topographic name for someone who lived near a village green, Middle English grene (a transferred use of the color term). In North America this name has no doubt assimilated cognates from other European languages, notably German Grün (see Gruen).Jewish (American) : Americanized form of German Grün or Yiddish Grin, Ashkenazic ornamental names meaning ‘green’ or a short form of any of the numerous compounds with this element.Irish : translation of various Gaelic surnames derived from glas ‘gray’, ‘green’, ‘blue’. See also Fahey.North German : short form of a habitational name from a place name with Gren- as the first element (for example Greune, Greubole).
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King Richard The Second' A favorite of King Richard.
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Figure in ancient Greek mythology.
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English : habitational name for someone from North or South Creake in Norfolk, named from Celtic creig ‘cliff’, ‘rock’.English : from Middle English creke ‘basket’ (Old French creche), hence a metonymic occupational name for a basket maker.Americanized spelling of German Krieg, German and Jewish Krick, or Dutch Kriek, a metonymic occupational name for a fruit grower or dealer, from Middle Dutch krieke ‘cherry’.
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In ancient Greek mythology, Eryx was the son of Poseidon and Aphrodite.
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Scottish surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from a contracted form of Gregor, GREER means "watchful; vigilant."Â
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Father of Jason in Ancient Greek Mythology
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, pearl.
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Son of Zeus in ancient Greek mythology.
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n.
An ancient Greek instrument resembling a lyre.
pl.
of Gree
v. i.
To become or grow green.
superl.
Full of life aud vigor; fresh and vigorous; new; recent; as, a green manhood; a green wound.
a.
Old; that has been of long duration; of long standing; of great age; as, an ancient forest; an ancient castle.
n.
The ancients; the people of ancient times.
a.
Old; that happened or existed in former times, usually at a great distance of time; belonging to times long past; specifically applied to the times before the fall of the Roman empire; -- opposed to modern; as, ancient authors, literature, history; ancient days.
n.
An ancient Greek musical instrument of ten strings, resembling the harp.
v. t.
To make green.
a.
Known for a long time, or from early times; -- opposed to recent or new; as, the ancient continent.
a.
Of or pertaining to Greece or the Greeks; Grecian.
n.
Something unintelligible; as, it was all Greek to me.
a.
Of or pertaining to an ancient Greek martial dance.
n.
Antiquity; what is ancient.
n.
Any substance or pigment of a green color.
n.
A native of either ancient or modern Greece; a Greek.
adv.
In ancient times.
adv.
In an ancient manner.
n.
Ancient lineage; ancestry; dignity of birth.
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