CLA201H5 Lecture 5: CLA201 Lecture 5.pdf
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English word very often (but not always) use greek plural endings. There are the plural of the suffixes we"ve been introduced to. Many of the scientific terms that have come down to us today are heavily influenced by the. Classical myths are alluded to in scientific naming particularly in astronomy, chemistry, and biology. Alcema + zeus = greek hero herakles (latin, hercules) set the task of 12 labours (as punishment for murdering his wife megara and 3 children) Herakles aand his 12 labours become some of the most popular myths represented in. Represented on pots, in sculpture, on friezes of temples, etc. Herakles cut off the immortal head and buried it beneath a rock. Universal understanding of mortality and immortality of life. In this myth, the hydra is identified as a water snake (not the same serpent fought by. Apollo"s crow was sent to fetch a cup of water.
