29 definitions by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc

Mythos

- A myth!
- In ancient Greek thought, the term mythos was used to describe the stories of gods, goddesses, and heroes.

- “Have you heard of Bigfoot? I think he is real…”
- “Don’t be silly! That’s just a mythos.”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Polis

Originally meant fort or citadel. Later, it was used to refer to the Greek city states.

- “Athens was the most famous polis in Greece!”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Megalopolis

In ancient Greek, it meant a large town.

- “I am so sick of living in a megalopolis, I want some tranquility.”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Aer

- Air or vapor
- Anaximenes defined it as the basic substance out of which all other things arise.

- “EW! who farted in the car!!?”
- “It smells so bad! Open the windows we need aer in here!!”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Anamnesis

- The ability to recall past occurrences.
- Greek word used to indicate Plato’s theory of recollection.

- “Do you remember when we saw Brad Pitt?”
- “No, I am having trouble with my anamnesis.”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Kosmos

The universe.

- “I love you more than the whole kosmos!”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Metempsychosis

- Reincarnation.
- “Meta” means after.
- “Empsychos” means to animate.
- It is the belief that after death, the soul passes into another body, human or animal

- “When you die, what do you think you will become?”
- “My metempsychosis will as a hamster.”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023