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The nine muses

Who were the Nine Muses Nine Muses, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, the Titaness of Memory (her name means memory from the greek word Μνήμη). The Nine Muses were: Clio, Euterpe, Thalia, Melpomene, Terpsichore, Erato, Polyhymnia, Ourania and Calliope. The Nine Muses were believed to inspire artists, philosophers, and individuals with the necessary inspiration

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Greek words and phrases in English “Athletics” edition

The importance of the Sports/Athletics in Ancient Greece The genesis of sports in Greece and the Olympic Games is a significant element that highlights the rich cultural heritage of Greece.  Sports played an important role in the lives of ancient Greeks, and they were an essential part of their culture, everyday life, and beliefs. The

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Greek words and phrases in English language “Theater” edition

Greek language has had a significant influence on many languages, including Enlgish.  It is one of the oldest Indo-European languages and is divided into Ancient Greek and Modern Greek.  The Greek language has contributed thousands of words to the English language, some of which are commonly used today.  It is estimated that around 5% of

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