tragicomedy - a dramatic composition involving elements of both tragedy and comedy usually with the tragic predominating comedy - light and humorous drama with a happy ending Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. tragedy noun 1. disaster...
Among the earliest forms of ancient Greek music are the linos songs (sung at grape harvests to the accompaniment of the phorminx, a stringed instrument), wedding songs, paeans (hymns of joy in honor of Apollo), and threnodies (funeral songs). The aoidos and professional mourners took part...
It is the breath of the gods and the joy of mortals, the glory of the Kharites (Charites, Graces) in spring-time, the delight of the Erotes (Loves) with their rich garlands and of Aphrodite; it is a subject for poetry and the graceful plant of the Mousai (Muses)."...
"Nikandros of Kolophon [grammarian C2nd B.C.], in the second book of his Dialect Lexicon, explains the word brenthis as the Cyprian term for lettuce; in this Adonis sought refuge from the wild boar which killed him . . . Kallimakhos [grammarian C3rd B.C.], too, says that Aphrodite...
Charalampos is derived from the word Χαράλαμπος which means ‘famed for joy’. This boy was a healing and magical god in ancient Greece. 22. Charmion The name Charmion originates in Greek mythology and means ‘wreath’. It was the name of an Egyptian who was a handmaiden...
While his brothers were galant fighters, Dionysus had the job of spreading the word of the wine, I know where I would rather be. With his incredible talent, Dionysus would perform miracles including turning water into wine. A far cry from the powers of the great gods but todays great prod...
WordNet noundisaster Synonyms disaster catastrophe misfortune adversity calamity affliction whammy bummer grievous blow Antonyms success fortune joy happiness prosperity nountragic drama Synonyms tragic drama play Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © Harper...
which I strive for. As I am also a believer of karma, she is a reminder that there is light and dark within each of us and that joy and pain are inextricably linked in life. She represents the fullness of life and proves that we can use our own wisdom in the pursuit of any goal...
A mighty Titan, Atlas is one of the most well-known gods in Greek mythology. Having been doomed to carry the heavens upon his shoulders by Zeus as punishment for his role in the Titanomachy, Atlas is commonly associated with the trait of endurance. In fact, the word Atlas in Greek mean...
Chris Evans and a star-studded cast, including Anya Taylor-Joy, Salma Hayek Pinault, and Brendan Fraser, have commenced filming their new thriller, ‘Sacrifice,’ in Greece. Directed by Romain Gavras, the film explores themes of redemption and survival, with Evans portraying a celebrity caught ...