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hero

hero ήρωας Dictionary Definitions: 1) In mythology and legend, a man, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his bold exploits, and favoured by the gods. 2) A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her […]

historical

historical ιστορικός/ή/ό   The adjective ‘historical’ derives from the noun ‘history’, which in itself derives from the ancient Greek verb which means ‘to know’. Given the significance then of the ancient Greek route of the word ‘history’, history is not just the past, of a nation or of an art for instance, but also the […]