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Author: Emmanuela Lia May 14, 2023 Duration: 1:18

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Hello and welcome to Your Greek Word On A Sunday, a weekly, bite-size podcast for anyone curious on language, etymology and connections. I am your host, Emmanuela Lia and wherever you are in the world, if you want to entertain your brain for a few minutes, this is the podcast for you. Let's Go! 

Τίθημι (tithimi) is an ancient greek verb meaning 'I put in the right place, I position correctly'. Among the Titans that survived the ancient war against the Olympian gods, was Themis. The goddess we all know holding a scale and a sword and has a blindfold. The goddess of justice. She sets the laws and although many think that she can't see, that's not why she has a blindfold. Themis was an oracle herself so the blindfold is there to remind us that she can see, regardless. She built the temple of Delphi, the most famous oracle temple in ancient Greece and she was the second wife of Zeus. Her children were Δίκη (diki) /Trial, Ειρήνη (Irene)/Peace,  Μοίρες (Mires)/The Fates, Ωρες (ores)/The Hours and Ευνομία (Evnomia)/Law.  Her name has come a long and wide way. In modern Greek the noun means 'the subject matter', in English it came in the 14th century through the usual route, Latin and French and means exactly the same. ΘΕΜΑ/THEME

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Each week, Emmanuela Lia offers a quiet, thoughtful moment with Your Greek Word On A Sunday. This award-nominated podcast explores the fascinating journey of language, focusing on a single Greek word that has found a home in everyday English. It’s a bite-sized piece of history and connection, released every Sunday. You’ll hear more than just a definition; each episode traces the word’s path from ancient roots to modern usage, revealing how ideas and culture travel and transform across centuries and continents. Emmanuela unpacks the stories embedded within these travelling words, showing how they silently shape our thinking and link us to a distant past. Listening to this podcast feels like uncovering a hidden layer of meaning in the language we use without a second thought. It’s for anyone curious about where words come from, how history echoes in our speech, and the subtle threads that connect different worlds. The gentle, weekly rhythm and focused format make it a perfect companion for a reflective morning or a calm evening, turning a simple etymological exploration into a consistent ritual of discovery.
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