Your Greek Word On A Sunday

Emmanuela Lia
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Your Greek Word On A Sunday

Award nominated, bite-size podcast. Every Sunday, Greek words used in the English language. Travelling words, connecting cultures.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Episode 269: Meme

    (Intro & piano music)Aristotle used this word in his definition of Greek Drama and in particular TragedyΈστιν ουν τραγωδία, μίμησις πράξεως σπουδαίας και τελείας...' This is tragedy, the imitation of a significant and absolute act. Richard Dawkins used it to coin a new term in 1976 and according to Wikipedia 'it is an idea, behaviour or style that spreads by means of imitation from person to person within a culture and often carries symbolic meaning representing a particular phenomenon or...

    1 min

  2. 3 NOV

    Episode 268: Morphine

    (Intro & piano music)Happy November, everyone! We're still in Halloween mood here in the UK so, I've decided to follow up from last week's word. This is probably one of the most accurate yet creative modern namings of a medicine I know. We touched upon this god on a couple of episodes with his name mentioned in the last one but I've never told you his story. He was one of the first gods. Son of night and Sleep, nephew of Death (and I'm here to correct myself calling them brothers last wee...

    2 min

  3. 27 OCT

    Episode 267: Cemetery

    Before we begin I have a small update for you, we did not win last week's Independent podcast awards but we're very happy we were nominated and, we got to spent the evening with so many interesting people, who are all passionate about the podcasts they create. So, go to the Independent Podcast Awards website, look up all the winners and the nominees. I'm sure you'll find more than one podcast to subscribe to. But for today, Happy HalloweenLet the spooky words in(Intro & pi...

    2 min

  4. 20 OCT

    Episode 266: Didactic

    (Intro & piano music)Διδάσκειν (didaskin) is ancient Greek infinitive, the noun is Διδαχή (didahi) and the verb that is also used in modern Greek is Διδάσκω (didasko). The word came to English from the French in the 1600s in a translation by Samuel Hartlib, who was a fascinating man and was described as 'The European intelligencer' , what a way to describe someone who's life goal is to further knowledge! Although today the word has a negative connotation that comes from the 19th cen...

    1 min

  5. 13 OCT

    Episode 265: Philosophy

    (Intro & piano music)One of the benefits of being bilingual is that it gives you a bigger language field to get lost in and explore. However, sometimes you forget the obvious or take some words for granted; Like the one today which, I was convinced I've already talked about but haven't. Φίλος (philos) in both ancient and modern Greek means 'friend'. Σοφία (sofia/sophia) means 'wisdom'. The combined word was used to describe a practice in ancient Greece. The search for knowledge. Later on,...

    1 min

  6. 6 OCT

    Episode 264: Mentor

    Before we begin, I'd like to remind you that you can always email me with comments, questions or anything you want to say about what you hear in this podcast at yourgreeksunday@gmail.com . You can also follow me on Instagram and X @yourgreeksunday and leave a review or a comment on the platform of your choice.(Intro & Piano music)Welcome to season 8! Wow! Although technically this is 7 and a bit, as I started season 1 on a January but who's counting, right? Well, this summer I realised ho...

    2 min

  7. 29 SEPT

    Bonus Episode-IPA Nomination!

    Hello and Happy Autumn, everyone or Happy Fall if you're on the other side of the pond. Our new season will start in October but until then, I have some wonderful news! Our podcast has been nominated for an Independent Podcasts Award! The awards ceremony will be held at The King's Place in London and I'll put a link in the description (see below) , in case you want to book a ticket for the night and join the fun. Now, you cannot vote for us since this year's judges are the ones deciding ...

    1 min

  8. 28 JUL

    Episode 263: Myth

    Have you noticed how this year, the first word of every month has been a myth or myth related? Whether you have or not, thank you for listening and staying with me for another season. As this is the last episode before our summer break, I would be amiss not to mention amazing musician Laertes Malkotsis who composed our theme tune and Laurence Parsons who designed our logo. During the break, there might be a bolus episode or two so, keep your ears sharp and don't forget: you can find me on Ins...

    2 min
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Award nominated, bite-size podcast. Every Sunday, Greek words used in the English language. Travelling words, connecting cultures.

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  • Creator
    Emmanuela Lia
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    270
  • Rating
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    © 2024 Your Greek Word On A Sunday
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