What is the reason to visit “REX”? Because you will find people passionate about the food they prepare, and you like the traditional Greek cuisine.
REX restaurant
One of the best restaurants in Corfu town, it is located on 66 Kapodistrias street, next to Liston and the Esplanade square, hence in the heart of the old town.
A luxurious restaurant with a beautiful environment in an elegant interior design.
Rex Restaurant, with its traditional Greek cuisine, has been a reference point in the gastronomy of Corfu since 1932!
The people in the Rex restaurant are passionate about the food they prepare. They use the finest ingredients and apply the most advanced techniques possible.
Each menu creation is meant to become a culinary journey, not just a collection of various dishes. It is created with passion and dedication, and they love to share it with their customers.
REX restaurant
Kapodistriou 66, Kerkira 491 00
Phone: 2661 039649
Why in Paradosiakon? Cause the Corfiot flavors and traditional recipes are taken from grandma’s drawer, following the traditional way of cookery and using pure fresh ingredients carefully selected.
Paradosiakon restaurant-Spilia Corfu
Paradosiakon (is the Greek word for “traditional”) restaurant is another historic restaurant inside the heart of the old town of Corfu.
It is one of the best traditional taverns since the decade of the ‘30s. You will find it in the Spilia region of the Old Town.
Here, the Corfiot flavors and traditional recipes are taken from grandma’s drawer, following the traditional way of cookery and using pure, fresh ingredients carefully selected.
Its location creates an ideal atmosphere for a meal in Corfu town.
More specialties worth trying are the fresh fish and the local meat on the grill.
Why go to Nino’s restaurant? Cause you will enjoy the real Corfiot flavors and traditional recipes without compromises in fresh ingredients at very cheap prices.
Ninos Restaurant-Corfu town
If you want to try real Corfiot specialties such as sofrito and pastitsada, all you have to do is plunge into the enchanting cantons of Corfu, at 44 Sevastianou Street.
Ninos is a Traditional tavern with excellently cooked and grilled food in the city center, a 25-minute walk from the port of Corfu and 10 minutes from the main square.
A story that Mrs. Chrissi, an amazing cook from Corfu, started writing several decades ago, is a must for anyone who comes to the island.
Today, the business is run by Nino’s family, and this can be seen in every aspect. Very warm, family atmosphere, with their wine, all excellently cooked by Natassa’s hands, and perhaps the best souvlaki on the island.
Very economical, while maintaining very good quality, in a traditional space, either inside or in the canton outside during summer.
Why Tripa Taverna? Because at last, you need to meet Corfu’s real character concerning the traditional gastronomy, and to try everything the Corfiot cuisine has to offer.
And in the end, something out of the ordinary and unique.
We leave the busy and noisy beaches and enter the interior of the island. In an old traditional village where the soul of Corfu lives, in Koinopiastes, somewhere in the middle of Corfu, not far from the city.
In Taverna Tripa, as we used to call it. (Tripa means a hole in Greek, as it looked like a hole when it first opened, a couple of centuries ago.)
This tavern is a remnant of other times because here we will find the authentic flavors of Corfu, definitely one of the best Corfu restaurants.
The place is reminiscent of past centuries, and the environment is pleasant and completely peculiar. The decoration has remained untouched since … 1900 CE! Something that will impress you at first, but is just the decoration, reminiscent of something like an 18th-century kafenion.
The interior of the store, along with the bottles of rare wines and drinks that seem to have been there for centuries, is surreal. There are many photos of famous people from the 19th century who have tasted the flavors of the store.
You will see former prime ministers, actors, tycoons, shipowners, Greeks, and foreigners because this taverna has a history … it seems that everybody has gone through Tripa…
The staff is very warm and the wine is wonderful. As for the food, it is just uncatchable !! With authentic ingredients and incomparable flavors, it is the ultimate traditional Corfiot cuisine. The authentic Corfiot pastitsada is … Hell.
Some days, it has live music in the cozy outdoor area, so some nights it gets even better.
Details, here you do not eat by menu, they bring you everything that the store has, like the good old days, you just keep on the table as many dishes as you want, or your eyes like, and send back those you don’t like.
So, remember a tip to follow: Be sure to go on an empty stomach, for your good!
The Greek (Hellenic) language has contributed enormously to English, particularly in fields such as science, medicine, mathematics, and the arts. Countless English words—ranging from phenomenon and symbiosis to democracy and athletics—trace their roots directly to ancient Greece.
Many of these words also reflect Greece’s rich mythology and culture, with references to Olympian gods, legendary heroes, and classical concepts, producing terms like herculean or aphrodisiac. Beyond everyday language, Greek word elements continue to fuel new coinages in specialized fields: think photography, telemetry, biomechanics, and cinematography.
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This PDF offers a comprehensive list of Greek words used in English, organized into categories for easier reference. Whether you are a student, a language enthusiast, or simply curious, it provides a valuable snapshot of how ancient Hellenic roots still shape our modern vocabulary.
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Only an example of a few words of Greek origin is below, with their writing in the modern Greek language and their spelling with Latin characters. Practically unchanged since antiquity.
Everyday Words Science & Mathematics Medicine & Health Philosophy & Abstract Concepts Mythology & Culture Technology & Modern Coinages
Everyday Words
Word
Explanation
Greek Word
Air
The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the Earth
Αήρ (Aēr)
Alphabet
Set of letters used in writing
Αλφάβητο (Alphavito)
Angel
A spiritual being, messenger
Άγγελος (Angelos)
Arena
Central area for sports or events
Ἀρένα (Arena)
Aroma
A pleasant smell
Ἀρωμα (Aroma)
Athlete
Person trained in sports
Ἀθλητής (Athlētēs)
Athletics
Sports activities or competitions
Ἀθλητισμός (Athlētismos)
Bible
Sacred scripture
Βίβλος (Biblos)
Center
Middle point or area
Κέντρο (Kentro)
Church
Christian place of worship
Εκκλησία (Ekklesia)
Clergy
Religious officials
Κληρικός (Klerikos)
Climate
Weather conditions in a region
Κλίμα (Klima)
Character
Moral or personal traits
Χαρακτήρ (Charaktēr)
Dialogue
Conversation between two or more people
Διάλογος (Dialogos)
Dialogues
Series of conversations
Διάλογοι (Dialogoi)
Dogma
Established belief or doctrine
Δόγμα (Dogma)
Drama
Story performed by actors
Δράμα (Drama)
Dramatic
Relating to drama or expressive events
Δραματικός (Dramatikos)
Echo
Sound reflection
Ἠχώ (Ēchō)
Economy
Management of resources
Οἰκονομία (Oikonomia)
Enthusiasm
Intense interest or passion
Ἐνθουσιασμός (Enthousiasmos)
Fantasy
Imagination, unreal ideas
Φαντασία (Phantasia)
Giant
Very large being
Γίγας (Gigas)
Giants
Large beings
Γίγαντες (Gigantes)
Harmony
Musical or general balance
Ἁρμονία (Harmonia)
Horizon
Line where sky meets land/sea
Ὁρίζων (Horizōn)
Icon
Religious image or symbol
Εἰκών (Eikōn)
Idea
Thought or concept
Ἰδέα (Idea)
Idiom
Phrase with special meaning
Ἰδιωμα (Idiōma)
Idiot
Ignorant person
Ἴδιoς (Idios)
Idol
Object of worship
Εἴδωλο (Eidōlo)
Irony
Opposite meaning from literal
Εἰρωνεία (Eirōneia)
Jealous
Feeling envy
Ζῆλος (Zēlos)
Lion
Big cat
Λέων (Leōn)
Litany
Series of prayers
Λιτή (Litē)
Machine
Device performing work
Μηχανή (Mēchanē)
Martyr
Person dying for faith
Μάρτυρας (Martyras)
Muse
Source of inspiration
Μούσα (Mousa)
Muses
Inspirational goddesses
Μούσες (Mouses)
Mystery
Secret, unknown
Μυστήριον (Mystērion)
Nectar
Drink of gods
Νέκταρ (Nektar)
Nike
Goddess of victory
Νίκη (Nikē)
Ocean
Large body of water
Ὠκεανός (Ōkeanos)
Olive
Fruit/tree
Ἐλαία (Elaia)
Olympic
Relating to Olympic Games
Ὀλυμπιακός (Olympiakos)
Patriot
One who loves homeland
Πατριώτης (Patriōtēs)
Poem
Literary composition in verse
Ποίημα (Poiēma)
Rhapsody
Musical/poetic composition
Ραψωδία (Rhapsodia)
Scene
Setting or episode
Σκηνή (Skenē)
Scenes
Multiple settings/episodes
Σκηνές (Skenes)
Scholar
Learned person
Σχολαστικός (Scholastikos)
Scholars
Learned people
Σχολαστικοί (Scholastikoi)
Spirit
Non-physical being or soul
Πνεῦμα (Pneuma)
Stadium
Place for sports or performances
Στάδιον (Stadion)
Stars
Celestial bodies
Ἀστέρες (Asteres)
Sympathy
Feeling compassion
Συμπάθεια (Sympatheia)
Talent
Natural ability
Τάλαντον (Talanton)
Temple
Religious building
Ναός (Naos)
Tone
Musical pitch
Τόνος (Tonos)
Tragedy
Serious drama with sad ending
Τραγῳδία (Tragōidia)
Triumph
Great success or victory
Θρίαμβος (Thriambos)
Universe
All existing matter
Σύμπαν (Sympan)
Utopia
Ideal place
Οὐτοπία (Outopia)
Zenith
Highest point
Ζενίθ (Zenith)
Zone
Area or region
Ζώνη (Zōnē)
Science & Mathematics
Word
Explanation
Greek Word
Abiogenesis
Origin of life from non-living matter
Αβιογένεση (Abiogenesis)
Acoustics
Study of sound
Ἀκουστική (Akoustikē)
Analysis
Detailed examination of something
Ἀνάλυσις (Analysis)
Anatomy
Study of body structure
Ἀνατομία (Anatomia)
Asteroids
Small rocky bodies in space
Ἀστεροειδής (Asteroeidēs)
Astronaut
Space traveler
Ἀστροναύτης (Astronautēs)
Astronomy
Study of celestial objects
Ἀστρονομία (Astronomia)
Atlas
Collection of maps
Ἄτλας (Atlas)
Atmosphere
Layer of gases surrounding a planet
Ἀτμόσφαιρα (Atmosphaira)
Atom
Smallest unit of matter
Ἄτομον (Atomon)
Bacterium
Single-celled microorganism
Βακτήριον (Baktērion)
Biologists
Scientists studying living organisms
Βιολόγοι (Biologoi)
Biology
Study of life
Βιολογία (Biologia)
Catalyst
Substance that speeds up a reaction
Καταλύτης (Katalytēs)
Chemistry
Science of substances
Χημεία (Chēmeia)
Chemists
Scientists who study chemistry
Χημικοί (Chēmikoi)
Chromatic
Relating to colors
Χρωματικός (Chromatikos)
Chronological
Arranged in order of time
Χρονολογικός (Chronologikos)
Chronology
Study of time sequences
Χρονολογία (Chronologia)
Chronometer
Device for measuring time
Χρονομέτρον (Chronometron)
Chronos
Personification of time
Χρόνος (Chronos)
Climate
Long-term weather conditions
Κλίμα (Klima)
Cosmology
Study of the universe
Κοσμολογία (Kosmologia)
Cosmos
The universe as an ordered whole
Κόσμος (Kosmos)
Cube
Three-dimensional square
Κύβος (Kubos)
Cycle
Series of events that repeat
Κύκλος (Kyklos)
Cycles
Multiple repeating series
Κύκλοι (Kykloi)
Cyclo
Prefix meaning circle or wheel
Κύκλος (Kyklos)
Cyclone
Large rotating storm
Κυκλώνας (Kyklōnas)
Decade
Period of ten years
Δεκαετία (Dekaetia)
Dynamics
Study of forces and motion
Δυναμική (Dynamikē)
Energy
Capacity to do work
Ἐνέργεια (Energeia)
Galaxy
Massive system of stars
Γαλαξίας (Galaxias)
Gamma
Third letter of Greek alphabet
Γάμμα (Gamma)
Genetic
Related to genes
Γενετικός (Genetikos)
Geo
Prefix meaning Earth
Γῆ (Ge)
Geography
Study of Earth’s surface
Γεωγραφία (Geographia)
Geologists
Scientists who study Earth
Γεωλόγοι (Geologoi)
Geology
Study of Earth’s physical structure
Γεωλογία (Geologia)
Geometry
Study of shapes and spaces
Γεωμετρία (Geometria)
Graph
Diagram representing data
Γράφη (Graphē)
Hydro
Prefix meaning water
Ὕδωρ (Hydōr)
Kinetic
Relating to motion
Κινητικός (Kinetikos)
Kinetics
Study of motion
Κινητική (Kinetikē)
Macro-
Prefix meaning large
Μακρο- (Makro-)
Macrocosm
Large-scale universe
Μακρόκοσμος (Makrokosmos)
Mathematics
Study of numbers and quantities
Μαθηματικά (Mathēmatiká)
Mechanics
Study of forces and motion
Μηχανική (Mēchanikē)
Mega-
Prefix meaning great or large
Μέγα (Mega)
Metabolism
Chemical processes in living organisms
Μεταβολισμός (Metabolismos)
Meteorology
Study of the atmosphere and weather
Μετεωρολογία (Meteorologia)
Micro-
Prefix meaning small
Μικρο- (Micro-)
Microcosm
Small-scale world
Μικρόκοσμος (Mikrokosmos)
Microscopy
Study using microscopes
Μικροσκοπία (Mikroskopia)
Neutron stars
Extremely dense stars
Νευτρόνια αστέρια (Neutron asteria)
Optics
Study of light and vision
Ὀπτική (Optikē)
Paleontology
Study of fossils
Παλαιοντολογία (Palaiontologia)
Phenomena
Observable events
Φαινόμενα (Phainomena)
Phenomenon
Single observable event
Φαινόμενο (Phainomenon)
Physics
Study of matter and energy
Φυσική (Physikē)
Physiology
Study of body functions
Φυσιολογία (Physiologia)
Planet
Celestial body orbiting a star
Πλανήτης (Planētēs)
Planets
Multiple orbiting bodies
Πλανήτες (Planētes)
Polymorphic
Having many forms
Πολυμορφικός (Polymorphikos)
Seismology
Study of earthquakes
Σεισμολογία (Seismologia)
Sphere
Round 3D shape
Σφαῖρα (Sphaira)
Stratigraphy
Study of rock layers
Στρωματογραφία (Stromatographia)
Synthesis
Combination of elements
Σύνθεση (Synthesis)
System
Organized structure
Σύστημα (Systēma)
Systems
Multiple organized structures
Συστήματα (Systēmata)
Tectonic
Relating to Earth’s structure
Τεκτονικός (Tektonikos)
Topology
Study of spatial properties
Τοπολογία (Topologia)
Topos
Place or location
Τόπος (Topos)
Trigonometry
Study of triangles
Τριγωνομετρία (Trigonometriā)
Medicine & Health
Word
Explanation
Greek Word
Analgesic
Pain reliever
Ἀναλγητικό (Analgesic)
Anemia
Blood condition with low red cells
Ἀναιμία (Anemia)
Anesthesia
Loss of sensation
Ἀναισθησία (Anesthesia)
Antibiotic
Substance that kills bacteria
Ἀντιβιοτικό (Antibiotiko)
Antiseptic
Prevents infection
Ἀντισηπτικό (Antiseptikó)
Cardiology
Study of the heart
Καρδιολογία (Kardiologia)
Clinic
Healthcare facility
Κλινική (Klinikē)
Clinical
Relating to patient treatment
Κλινικός (Klinikos)
Dermatitis
Skin inflammation
Δερματίτις (Dermatitis)
Dermatology
Study of skin
Δερματολογία (Dermatologia)
Diabetes
Metabolic disease
Διαβήτης (Diabetes)
Diagnosis
Identification of disease
Διάγνωση (Diagnosis)
Diet
Nutritional regimen
Δίαιτα (Dieta)
Endocrinology
Study of hormones
Ενδοκρινολογία (Endokrinologia)
Gastroenterology
Study of digestive system
Γαστρεντερολογία (Gastroenterologia)
Hematology
Study of blood
Αιματολογία (Hematologia)
Hormone
Chemical messenger
Ὁρμόνη (Hormone)
Leukemia
Cancer of blood cells
Λευχαιμία (Leukemia)
Oncology
Study of tumors
Ὀγκολογία (Onkologia)
Pathology
Study of disease
Παθολογία (Pathologia)
Pediatrics
Medical care of children
Παιδιατρική (Pediatrics)
Pharmacologists
Experts in drugs
Φαρμακολόγοι (Pharmakologoi)
Pharmacology
Study of drugs
Φαρμακολογία (Pharmakologia)
Physiology
Study of body functions
Φυσιολογία (Physiologia)
Pneuma
Breath or spirit
Πνεῦμα (Pneuma)
Pneumonia
Lung infection
Πνευμονία (Pneumonia)
Prognosis
Prediction of disease outcome
Πρόγνωση (Prognosis)
Psychiatry
Study of mental disorders
Ψυχιατρική (Psychiatrikē)
Psychologists
Experts in mental processes
Ψυχολόγοι (Psychologoi)
Psychology
Study of mind
Ψυχολογία (Psychologia)
Psychopharmacology
Study of drugs affecting the mind
Ψυχοφαρμακολογία (Psychopharmakologia)
Psychosis
Severe mental disorder
Ψύχωσις (Psychosis)
Psychotherapy
Treatment of mental disorders
Ψυχοθεραπεία (Psychotherapeia)
Symptom
Sign of disease
Σύμπτωμα (Symptōma)
Therapy
Treatment of disease
Θεραπεία (Therapia)
Therapies
Multiple treatments
Θεραπείες (Therapeies)
Philosophy & Abstract Concepts
Word
Explanation
Greek Word
Academics
Scholars, people engaged in study
Ἀκαδημαϊκοί (Akadēmaikoi)
Academy
Place of study
Ἀκαδημία (Akadēmia)
Acme
Peak, highest point
Ἀκμή (Akme)
Aesthetics
Study of beauty
Αἰσθητική (Aisthētikē)
Agora
Public gathering place
Ἀγορά (Agora)
Agoraphobia
Fear of public spaces
Ἀγοραφοβία (Agoraphobia)
Analogy
Comparison based on similarity
Ἀναλογία (Analogia)
Anarchy
Absence of government
Ἀναρχία (Anarchia)
Anathema
Curse, something forbidden
ἀνάθεμα (Anathema)
Anti
Against, opposed to
Ἀντί (Anti)
Apocalypse
Revelation
Ἀποκάλυψις (Apokalypsis)
Apostrophe
Mark or figure of speech
ἀποστροφή (Apostrophē)
Archaeo
Ancient, original
ἀρχαῖος (Archaio)
Archaeology
Study of ancient things
ἀρχαιολογία (Archaeologia)
Archangel
Chief angel
ἀρχάγγελος (Archangelos)
Arche
Beginning, principle
ἀρχή (Arche)
Archetype
Original model
ἀρχέτυπον (Archetypon)
Aristocracy
Rule by elite
ἀριστοκρατία (Aristokratia)
Auto-
Self
αὐτο- (Auto-)
Autocracy
Rule by one
αὐτοκρατία (Autokratia)
Axioms
Self-evident truths
ἀξίωμα (Axioma)
Chaos
Disorder
χάος (Chaos)
Dialectics
Method of argument
διαλεκτική (Dialektikē)
Dialectic
Logical argument
διαλεκτική (Dialektikē)
Dialogue
Conversation
διάλογος (Dialogos)
Dialogues
Multiple conversations
διάλογοι (Dialogoi)
Dogma
Accepted belief
δόγμα (Dogma)
Eidos
Form, essence
εἶδος (Eidos)
Ethics
Study of morality
ἠθική (Ethikē)
Ethos
Character, guiding beliefs
ἦθος (Ethos)
Eu
Good, well
εὖ (Eu)
Eudaimonia
Human flourishing
εὐδαιμονία (Eudaimonia)
Fantasy
Imaginative thought
φαντασία (Phantasia)
Hyperbole
Exaggeration
ὑπερβολή (Hyperbolē)
Idea
Thought, concept
ἰδέα (Idea)
Logos
Reason, word
λόγος (Logos)
Logic
System of reasoning
λογική (Logikē)
Mnemonic
Memory aid
μνημονικός (Mnēmonikos)
Nicomachean
Related to Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics
Νικομαχείος (Nicomacheios)
Ontology
Study of being
ὀντολογία (Ontologia)
Paradigm
Model, example
παράδειγμα (Paradeigma)
Paradox
Contradictory statement
παράδοξον (Paradoxon)
Paradoxes
Multiple contradictions
παράδοξα (Paradoxa)
Philo-
Love, affinity
φιλο- (Philo-)
Philanthropy
Love of humanity
φιλανθρωπία (Philanthropia)
Philosopher
Seeker of wisdom
φιλόσοφος (Philosophos)
Philosophers
Multiple thinkers
φιλόσοφοι (Philosophoi)
Philosophical
Related to philosophy
φιλοσοφικός (Philosophikos)
Philosophy
Study of knowledge and existence
φιλοσοφία (Philosophia)
Phobia
Irrational fear
φοβία (Phobia)
Phobic
Having a fear
φοβικός (Phobikos)
Sophia
Wisdom
σοφία (Sophia)
Sophistry
Deceptive reasoning
σοφιστεία (Sophisteia)
Socratic
Related to Socrates
Σωκρατικός (Sōkratikos)
Symbolism
Use of symbols
συμβολισμός (Symbolismos)
Symmetry
Balanced proportions
συμμετρία (Symmetria)
Symposium
Academic meeting
συμπόσιον (Symposion)
Systematic
Methodical
συστηματικός (Systematikos)
Tactic
Strategy, plan
τακτική (Taktikē)
Theory
Contemplation, speculation
θεωρία (Theoria)
Theorems
Proven propositions
θεωρήματα (Theoremata)
Theorist
One who develops theories
θεωρητής (Theorētēs)
Theorized
Formulated a theory
θεωρηθέν (Theorēthén)
Utopia
Ideal place
Οὐτοπία (Utopia)
Authenticity
Genuineness
ἀυθεντικότητα (Authentikótēta)
Empirical
Based on observation
ἐμπειρικός (Empeirikós)
Epistemology
Study of knowledge
ἐπιστημολογία (Epistēmologia)
Hedonism
Pursuit of pleasure
ἡδονισμός (Hēdonismós)
Hypothesis
Proposed explanation
ὑπόθεσις (Hypóthesis)
Hypothetical
Based on assumption
ὑποθετικός (Hypothetikós)
Ideas
Thoughts, concepts
ἰδέες (Idees)
Method
Way, procedure
μέθοδος (Methodos)
Methodology
Study of methods
μεθοδολογία (Methodologia)
Neologism
New word or term
νεολογισμός (Neologismós)
Phenomenology
Study of experience
φαινομενολογία (Phainomenologia)
Mythology & Culture
Word
Explanation
Greek Word
Acrobat
Performer skilled in gymnastic feats
ἀκροβάτης (Akrobátēs)
Acropolis
Upper city, fortified part of a city
Ἀκρόπολις (Akrópolis)
Aeolian
Related to Aeolus, god of winds
Αἰολικός (Aiolikos)
Aeronaut
Air traveler
ἀεροναύτης (Aeronautēs)
Aegis
Protection, shield of Zeus
Αἰγίς (Aigis)
Amphitheater
Circular or oval theater
ἀμφιθέατρον (Amphitheatron)
Amphitheatre
Variant of amphitheater
ἀμφιθέατρον (Amphitheatron)
Andromeda
Mythical princess
Ἀνδρομέδα (Androméda)
Anthology
Collection of works
ἀνθολογία (Anthologia)
Archangel
Chief angel
ἀρχάγγελος (Archangelos)
Athena
Goddess of wisdom
Ἀθηνᾶ (Athēnâ)
Athletic
Related to physical competition
ἀθλητικός (Athlētikós)
Atlas
Titan holding the sky
Ἄτλας (Atlas)
Chaos
Primordial void
χάος (Chaos)
Epic
Long heroic poem
ἐπος (Epos)
Epicure
Lover of pleasure
Ἐπίκουρος (Epikouros)
Erotic
Related to love
ἐρωτικός (Erotikós)
Eucharist
Holy communion
εὐχαριστία (Eucharistia)
Gospel
Good news, religious text
εὐαγγέλιον (Euangelion)
Herculean
Extremely strong
Ἡρακλείος (Hērakleios)
Hercules
Hero of Greek mythology
Ἡρακλῆς (Hēraklēs)
Hero
Brave figure
ἥρως (Hērōs)
Heroes
Multiple heroic figures
ἥρωες (Hērōes)
Hymn
Religious song
ὕμνος (Hymnos)
Hymns
Multiple religious songs
ὕμνοι (Hymnoi)
Icon
Religious image
εἰκών (Eikōn)
Nike
Goddess of victory
Νίκη (Nikē)
Olympus
Mountain of gods
Ὄλυμπος (Olympos)
Panorama
Complete view
πανόραμα (Panórama)
Panther
Large feline
πάνθηρ (Pánthēr)
Panthers
Multiple large felines
πάνθηρες (Pánthēres)
Paradise
Ideal place
παράδεισος (Paradeisos)
Paradeisos
Garden, paradise
παράδεισος (Paradeisos)
Phrygian
Related to Phrygia
Φρυγικός (Phrygikos)
Prophet
Religious seer
προφήτης (Prophētēs)
Sacrament
Religious ceremony
μυστήριο (Mystērion)
Sanctuary
Sacred place
ἱερόν (Hierón)
Sycophant
Flatterer, informer
συκοφάντης (Sykophántēs)
Symphony
Harmonious sound
συμφωνία (Symphōnia)
Tragedy
Serious drama with unhappy ending
τραγῳδία (Tragōidia)
Zeus
King of gods
Ζεύς (Zeús)
Technology & Modern Coinages
Word
Explanation
Greek Origin
Acoustics
Study of sound
ἀκουστικός (akoustikos)
Aeronaut
Air traveler
ἀήρ (aēr) + ναύτης (nautēs)
Auto-
Self
αὐτός (autos)
Bio
Life
βίος (bios)
Biopsy
Examination of living tissue
βίος (bios) + ὄψις (opsis)
Cataloged
Listed systematically
κατά (kata) + λόγος (logos)
Centre
Middle point
κέντρον (kentron)
Chemical
Relating to chemistry
χημεία (chēmeia)
Crypto
Hidden, secret
κρυπτός (kryptos)
Crystal
Clear, transparent solid
κρύσταλλος (krystallos)
Cyber
Related to computers or control
κυβερνήτης (kybernētēs)
Dehydrate
Remove water
ὑδρ- (hydr) + ἀφαίρω (aphaírō)
Electronic
Using electrons
ἤλεκτρον (ēlektron)
Electric
Producing electricity
ἤλεκτρον (ēlektron)
Exa
10¹⁸ (prefix)
ἔξ (ex, “out”)
Giga
10⁹ (prefix)
γίγας (gigas, “giant”)
Hydr
Water
ὕδωρ (hydōr)
Hydration
Adding water
ὕδωρ (hydōr)
Macro-
Large
μακρός (makros)
Mega-
Million, great
μέγας (megas)
Meta-
Beyond, after
μετά (meta)
Micro-
Small
μικρός (mikros)
Mono
Single
μόνος (monos)
Neo-
New
νέος (neos)
Optics
Study of vision/light
ὀπτική (optikē)
Parabolic
Curved shape, reflective
παραβολή (parabolē)
Photo-
Light
φῶς (phōs)
Photograph
Image made with light
φῶς (phōs) + γράφω (graphō)
Planet
Wandering star
πλανήτης (planētēs)
Polymorphic
Many forms
πολύς (polys) + μορφή (morphē)
Pseudo-
False
ψευδής (pseudēs)
Pseudonym
False name
ψευδώνυμος (pseudōnymos)
Pseudoscience
False science
ψευδής (pseudēs) + ἐπιστήμη (epistēmē)
Radio
Transmission by waves
ῥαδιο- (radio, from ῥαδῐον, “ray”)
Radiologist
Specialist in imaging
ῥαδιο- (radio) + λόγος (logos)
Scope
Instrument for viewing
σκοπέω (skopeō)
Sphere
Round shape
σφαῖρα (sphaira)
Stereo
Solid, 3D
στερεός (stereos)
Techno
Skill, art, craft
τέχνη (technē)
Technical
Relating to skill/art
τέχνη (technē)
Technology
Study of skill or craft
τέχνη (technē) + λόγος (logos)
Technique
Method of doing something
τέχνη (technē)
Techniques
Methods
τέχνη (technē)
Telemetry
Remote measurement
τῆλε (tēle) + μέτρον (metron)
Telephone
Distant sound
τῆλε (tēle) + φωνή (phōnē)
Telescope
Instrument to see far
τῆλε (tēle) + σκοπέω (skopeō)
Telescopic
Relating to telescope
τῆλε (tēle) + σκοπέω (skopeō)
Television
Seeing far
τῆλε (tēle) + βλέπω (blepō)
Tera
10¹² (prefix)
τέρας (teras, “monster/giant”)
Thermo
Heat
θερμός (thermos)
Thermodynamics
Heat and motion
θερμός (thermos) + δύναμις (dynamis)
Thermometer
Measures temperature
θερμός (thermos) + μέτρον (metron)
Yotta
10²⁴ (prefix)
ὀκτώ (okto, “eight” – from metric system)
Zetta
10²¹ (prefix)
ζῆτα (zēta)
Note: almost all words that start with “PH” are of Greek origin!
Some samples of English texts
(Bolded and underlined words are of Greek origin, all unchanged in time, and most importantly, easily understood by any uneducated Greek)
Sample 1
The cosmos, an extensive expanse, is the domain of astronomers who explore the phenomena of the celestial. Using telescopes, these scientists examine the orbits and magnitudes of various planets and stars. In the microcosm, biologists study organisms, analyzing their anatomy and physiology to understand abiogenesis, symbiosis, and metabolism within ecosystems.
In the realm of medicine, diagnosis and therapy are paramount. Physicians use clinical methods to identify symptoms and prescribe pharmacological remedies. Pathologists investigate the etiology of diseases, often employing microscopy to observe cellular pathology via biopsy. The synthesis of antibiotics has revolutionized the prognosis of bacterial infections.
Physics, another fundamental science, delves into the dynamics of energy and matter. The study of mechanics, optics, and acoustics has led to innovations in technology. Meanwhile, chemists explore the properties and reactions of chemical elements, discovering catalysts that accelerate synthesis processes.
In geology, the stratigraphy of the Earth is examined, revealing the chronology of tectonic activities. Seismologists monitor seismic waves to predict earthquakes, safeguarding populations from potential catastrophes. Paleontologists, on the other hand, unearth fossils, contributing to the chronology of life on Earth.
Psychology, a discipline examining the psyche(soul), focuses on cognition and behavior. Psychiatrists treat mental disorders, utilizing psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. The synergy of these sciences enhances our comprehension of the natural and human world, fostering a symbiotic relationship between knowledge and application.
Sample 2
Philosophy is a profound discipline that examines the fundamental nature of existence, knowledge, and ethics. Philosophers engage in dialectics, employing logic and reason to explore metaphysical questions about reality and ontology. The dialogues of Socrates, as documented by Plato, remain seminal texts in epistemology and ethics.
Metaphysics, a branch of philosophy, delves into the essence of being and the cosmos. It addresses questions of substance, causality, and the infinite. Epistemology investigates the nature and scope of knowledge and belief, differentiating between empirical and a priori knowledge.
Ethics, or moral philosophy, explores the concepts of virtue, justice, and the good life. Aristotle‘s Nicomachean Ethics offers a systematic examination of virtue ethics, proposing that eudaimonia, or human flourishing, is achieved through the cultivation of moral and intellectual virtues.
Aesthetics, another vital branch, analyzes the nature of beauty, art, and taste. Plato‘s theory of forms posits that aesthetic qualities are reflections of idealforms. Aristotle‘s Poetics dissects the elements of tragedy and dramatic structure, influencing literary criticism for centuries.
The Socratic method, characterized by elenchus or refutation, is a form of dialecticalinquiry that seeks to expose contradictions in an interlocutor’s arguments, promoting philosophical clarity and self-examination. Heraclitus and Parmenides contributed significantly to the ontology and cosmology debates, with their doctrines on change and permanence.
In the modern era, phenomenology, founded by Edmund Husserl, investigates the structures of consciousness and intentionality. Existentialism, with figures like Sartre and Heidegger, explores the human condition, freedom, and authenticity.
The study of philosophy remains essential for the comprehension of abstract concepts and the development of critical thinking. Through analysis, synthesis, and speculation, philosophers continue to contribute to the intellectual tradition and the quest for wisdom.
And an extreme example, understood by Academics
The philosopher and theorist utilized logic and ethics in their analysis of the cosmos. In their dialogue, they explored phenomena and ideas of metaphysics and epistemology. The dynamicsynthesis of theories on psychology and aesthetics created a paradox in the paradigm of democracy and autonomy.
Their methodology included techniques of dialectics and rhetoric, aiming to achieve symmetry and harmony in their systematichypothesis. The philosopher‘s critique of dogmaemphasized the importance of rational analysis and empiricalcriteria. They debated the axioms of geometry and mathematics, focusing on the axiomatic principles and logic.
In ethics, the philosopher examined virtue, charisma, and hedonism, proposing a synthesis of principles for eudaimonia. The cosmopolitanethos integrated aspects of democracy, autonomy, and sympathy. The philosopher‘s systematic approach combined hypothesis, theorem, and axiom, striving for clarity and coherence.
The scholar presented their thesis in a symposium, utilizing logic and rhetoric to convey the dynamic interplay of ideas and theories. They emphasized the synthesis of philosophicalconcepts, promoting dialogue and debate for the development of knowledge and wisdom.
Surprised? Don’t worry, you still have the rest of the words…but wait, 90% of the rest are Latin (directly or via French)! Αlso, you use the Latin alphabet, which, in turn, is a variation of the Ancient Greek Alphabet used in Euboea.
These Euboeans were the first colonists of Italy, and they brought their alphabet along, which was later adopted by Rome.
All of these words are of Greek (Hellenic) origin
Estimates suggest that over 150,000 English words, directly or indirectly, come from Greek (source: www.britishcouncil.org).
Seeing how many words you already know, it’s almost like being a native Greek speaker—without even realizing it!
Zeus, the mighty king of the gods, was not only the ruler of Mount Olympus and wielder of thunderbolts but also a notorious lover whose many relationships, both divine and mortal, shaped the very fabric of Greek mythology.
His affairs spawned legendary heroes, divine figures, and even entire dynasties, blending the lines between gods and humans.
This complex network of relationships is as vital to understanding Zeus’s character as it is to the tales and myths themselves.
Hera: The Jealous Queen and the Long-Suffering Wife
Hera
At the heart of Zeus’s divine family was Hera, his sister and wife, whose marriage was as powerful as it was tumultuous.
Hera was revered as the goddess of marriage, family, and childbirth, the protector of marital fidelity and the sanctity of the home.
Yet, she endured Zeus’s constant infidelities with fierce jealousy and wrath, a tension that fueled many mythic dramas.
Hera’s wrath often fell on Zeus’s lovers and their children, from sending serpents to kill baby Heracles to causing turmoil for others caught in the web of divine jealousy.
Despite her vengeful nature, Hera’s role in mythology goes beyond a jealous wife; she was a central figure upholding social order and family values.
Her temples dotted the ancient Greek world, a testament to her importance in both the divine and mortal spheres.
Her stormy relationship with Zeus symbolized the challenges inherent in power and passion, revealing a god whose authority was never uncontested, even at home.
Alcmene and the Birth of Heracles: A Hero’s Divine Origin
Among Zeus’s mortal lovers, Alcmene stands out most notably as the mother of Heracles, the quintessential Greek hero.
Zeus, ever the shapeshifter, disguised himself as Alcmene’s husband, Amphitryon, to be with her. This union produced Heracles, whose legendary feats of strength, courage, and endurance have echoed through the millennia.
Heracles’s story is one of hardship and redemption, shaped in no small part by Hera’s relentless persecution. She sent serpents to kill him as an infant and later imposed the famous Twelve Labors that would ultimately lead him to immortality.
Through Heracles, Zeus’s mortal affairs took on cosmic significance, bridging the realms of gods and men. Heracles’s eventual ascension to Olympus symbolized the ultimate union of mortal struggle and divine reward.
Leto: Mother of the Radiant Twins Apollo and Artemis
Zeus’s affair with Leto was fraught with peril, as Hera’s jealousy drove the goddess into hiding during Leto’s pregnancy.
After wandering in search of a place to give birth, Leto found sanctuary on the floating island of Delos, where she bore the divine twins.
Apollo, god of the sun, prophecy, music, and healing, and Artemis, goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and childbirth, represent two sides of nature and culture—light and dark, civilization and wildness.
Their births signaled a powerful expansion of the Olympian family, with Zeus’s relationship to Leto producing two gods whose influence permeated every aspect of ancient Greek life and religion.
Danaë and Perseus: Mortal Lineage and Divine Intervention
Danaë was a mortal princess visited by Zeus in a form as unique as the circumstances of their union—golden rain.
This union produced Perseus, a hero famed for slaying Medusa and rescuing Andromeda. Perseus’s exploits underscore the enduring legacy of Zeus’s mortal relationships, as many of these offspring became pivotal figures in mythological history.
The story of Danaë also highlights Zeus’s ability to circumvent human boundaries, his divine power enabling him to reach mortal women in extraordinary ways.
Through Perseus, Zeus’s influence extended far beyond Olympus, shaping heroic narratives and linking divine power with human fate.
Semele and Dionysus: The God Born of Tragedy and Ecstasy
Semele, a mortal princess, was one of Zeus’s most tragic lovers.
Entranced by Zeus, she was granted a fatal wish to see his true divine form. Unable to withstand the sight, she perished, but Zeus saved their unborn child by sewing him into his thigh.
From this extraordinary birth came Dionysus, god of wine, revelry, ecstasy, and transformation.
Dionysus’s complex character embodies both liberation and chaos, reflecting the paradoxes within Zeus’s relationships—joy and destruction, mortality and divinity intertwined.
The cult of Dionysus celebrated the breaking of social norms and communion with the divine through ecstasy, marking a spiritual and cultural shift in the ancient world.
Lesser-Known Lovers & Kids:
Electra: One of the Pleiades, mother of Dardanus and Iasion, founders of Troy and the Eleusinian Mysteries.
Chalciope: Mother of Linus (a tragic musician figure).
Thyia: Mother of Magnes and Macedon, eponymous ancestors of Macedonians and Thessalians.
Eurynome: Oceanid nymph; mother of the Charites (Graces).
Calypso: Ocean nymph; lover in some myths, but more commonly associated with Odysseus.
Aegina: Nymph; mother of Aeacus, grandfather of Achilles.
Dione: Sometimes considered the mother of Aphrodite in the Homeric hymns.
Nemesis: Goddess of retribution; mother of Helen (in some versions), fathered by Zeus in swan form.
Danaus: Through various mortal women, Zeus fathered many kings and heroes—linked to several royal genealogies.
Alcmene’s other sons: Some versions name Iphicles as the half-brother of Heracles (different father), but stories often intertwine.
Hippolyta (Amazon queen): In some rare variants, Zeus fathers a child with Hippolyta.
Eileithyia: Goddess of childbirth; occasionally linked with Zeus in obscure myths.
Themis: Titaness of divine law; mother of the Horae (seasons) and Moirai (Fates).
Mnemosyne: Titaness of memory; mother of the Muses by Zeus.
Eurydice: Minor mortal figure; in some variants mother of Linus.
Calisto’s other children: Besides Arcas, sometimes linked with other offspring.
Semele’s sister, Ino: Some myths suggest Zeus had relations with Ino, the mother of Melicertes.
Hermione: Daughter of Helen and Menelaus; sometimes associated with Zeus’s divine favor.
Pandora: In some versions, Zeus is linked to Pandora’s creation and story, though not a consort.
Notable Mortal Affairs Leading to Important Heroes:
Alcmene — Heracles
Danaë — Perseus
Semele — Dionysus
Io — Epaphus
Europa — Minos and others
These relationships, though less frequently spotlighted, enriched the mythological world, connecting divine narratives with human genealogies and local cults.
Zeus’s many relationships, whether marked by passion, conflict, or tragedy, reveal a god whose influence stretched far beyond his thunderbolt.
They underscore the intermingling of the divine and mortal, the eternal and ephemeral, and the complex nature of power, love, and legacy in Greek mythology.
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