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What does the word 'aegis' mean?
What prefix denotes distance?
tele-
What is the archetype?
the original pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied
What is a myth?
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What does cemetery derive from?
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What does the word dinosaur mean?
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Study Notes
Greek Words and Their Origins
- Aegis: Refers to a shield or protection, symbolizing support for an individual or organization.
- Tele-: Prefix meaning distance or far-reaching.
- Archetype: Represents the original model or first form from which all similar things are copied; prevalent in literature and art as a recurring theme or motif.
- Myth: A traditional narrative explaining history, natural or social phenomena, often featuring supernatural elements.
- Acrobat: Derives from "akri" (tip, edge) and "vaino" (to walk); signifies someone who performs feats on the edge, such as walking on tiptoes.
- Cemetery: Originates from "koimame" (to sleep), linked to "koimitirion" (dormitory), illustrating a resting place.
- Cynicism: Associated with the ancient Greek philosophical school of the Cynics; its name relates to a location tied to a myth about a dog snatching a sacrificial offering.
- Democracy: Combines "demos" (people) and "kratos" (power), literally translating to power held by the people.
- Dinosaur: Comprises "deinos" (terrible) and "savra" (lizard), characterizing these prehistoric creatures.
- Europe: The name stems from "evrys" (broad) and "ops" (eye), tied to the myth of Zeus's romantic encounter with Europa.
- Galaxy: Comes from "gala" (milk), linked to the creation myth of the Milky Way involving Heracles and Hera’s breast milk.
- Hermaphrodite: Describes an organism possessing both male and female reproductive structures.
- Marathon: A long-distance race of 42.1 km, inspired by the legendary run of Pheidippides from Marathon to Athens after a battle.
- Marmalade: Though often attributed to Portuguese, it combines "meli" (honey) and "milo" (apple) from Greek origins.
- Melancholy: Derives from "melas" (black) and "khole" (bile), reflecting an ancient belief that bodily humors affect mood.
- Music: Literally means "art of the Muses," the nine goddesses representing arts and sciences; reflects the original purpose of a museum.
- Narcissism: Roots from the myth of Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection, showcasing themes of vanity and lost love.
- Panic: Named after Pan, the goat-god of the wilderness who instilled fear, often depicted with a pan flute.
- Phobia: Indicates an irrational fear, derived from a Greek word meaning terror.
- Planet: Comes from "planomai" (to wander), reflecting the movement of celestial bodies.
- Sarcasm: Derived from "sarx" (flesh), indicating the metaphorical act of delivering harsh comments.
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