Then, wrecked upon this evil, Zeus shall learn how different it is to be a sovereign and a slave."CRONUS IMPRISONED IN TARTARUSHomer, Iliad 8. 479 ff (trans. Lattimore) (Greek epic C8th B.C.) : "The undermost limits of earth and sea, where Iapetos (Iapetus) and Kronos (Cronus) ...
"The name Apollo is Greek; they say that he is the Sun, and Diana [Artemis] they identify with the Moon . . . the name Luna is derived from lucere ‘to shine’; for it is the same word as Lucina, and therefore in our country Juno Lucina is invoked in childbirth, as is Diana in...
Word Origin:Derived from the base of μείρομαι (meiromai), meaning "to measure." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:The concept of "measure" in Hebrew is often represented by the word מִדָּה (middah), Strong's Hebrew 4060, which similarly denotes a measurement ...
Of course, I merely don't understand why a sovereign nation would accept such a (surely only populist) demand... And in reverse such a "demand" would only earn you laughter. So why? Just for fear of a Grexit that is only not accepted currently because elections are closing ? Seems ...
The official opinion of the powers on the Greek Revolution, pressed most strongly by Metternich and the Austrian Government, that the Sultan was the legitimate sovereign of the Greeks and that they were wrong to rebel against him, struck many people as hypocritical and cynical. Support for the ...
Zeus was the sovereign god in Olympus. He was responsible for the sky, lightning, thunder, and fate, among many other things. It’s a big name to live up to, but it would be fantastic as a middle name. Explore Additional Name Inspirations ...
Usage:In the New Testament, "prothesis" primarily refers to a deliberate plan or purpose. It conveys the idea of something that is set forth or displayed, often in the context of God's divine purpose or plan. The term is used to describe both human intentions and God's sovereign purposes...
So by not pursueing the idea of a devaluating currency for Greece, all involved electorates seem to act somewhat unreasonable and against their own best interests. DarrkPhoenix: It wouldn't cause the debt to be written off. Sovereign debt can't simply be discharged, it has to be explicit...
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”[2]Eight days later, Simeon speaks these precious words of blessing when he sees Jesus in the Temple: “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace.30For ...
For truly the injustice of him who has unjustly transgressed the sovereign majesty of Zeus lies on the ground trampled under foot. The anvil of Dike (Justice) is planted firm. Aisa (Aesa, Destiny) fashions her arms and forges her sword quickly, and the famed and deeply brooding Erinys ...