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It's All Greek to Me!
1. When do Greeks use the word "Opa!"?
The word is used to get up and dance or jump. - at weddings, parties.
2. What was the oracle called and where did this word come from?
The oracle was called the Pythia, it came from the word Pytho, the original name of Delphi
3. What does the greek word "stadion" mean? Where can you find a "stadion" in Greece?
A "stadion" is 600 feet - That is the length of the Olympic Field in Olympia. You can also find a stadion in
Epidavros.
4. What do the words "moni" and "emvaasis" mean?
Moni - single. Emvaasis - approach. Single approach, Single entry.
5. What is the Greek Root Word of "pandemonium" and what does this root word mean?
pan - means "all" Pan caused people to panic and created pandemonium with his scream.
The word is used to get up and dance or jump. - at weddings, parties.
2. What was the oracle called and where did this word come from?
The oracle was called the Pythia, it came from the word Pytho, the original name of Delphi
3. What does the greek word "stadion" mean? Where can you find a "stadion" in Greece?
A "stadion" is 600 feet - That is the length of the Olympic Field in Olympia. You can also find a stadion in
Epidavros.
4. What do the words "moni" and "emvaasis" mean?
Moni - single. Emvaasis - approach. Single approach, Single entry.
5. What is the Greek Root Word of "pandemonium" and what does this root word mean?
pan - means "all" Pan caused people to panic and created pandemonium with his scream.