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| − | The term '''Greek''' refers to anything originating from the nation |
+ | The term '''Greek''' or '''Grecian''', refers to anything originating from the [[Earth]] nation of [[Greece]] or ancient Hellenic civilization, including the Greek people, [[Greek language|language]], and [[Greek mythology|mythology]]. |
| + | [[Praxiteles]] was a [[sculptor|master sculptor]] of ancient Greece whose pieces were considered priceless by the [[20th century]]. ({{VOY|The Killing Game}}) |
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| − | The [[23rd century]] [[Federation]] [[starship]] [[USS Ptolemy|USS ''Ptolemy'']] was also named in honor of ancient Greek individual by the [[wikipedia:Ptolemy|same name]]. |
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| + | In [[2365]], the [[hologram]] representing the noted [[comedian]] [[Ronald B. Moore (comedian)|Ronald B. Moore]] mentioned a Greek person in one of his [[joke]]s. ({{TNG|The Outrageous Okona}}) |
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+ | == People == |
| + | *[[Alexander the Great]] |
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| + | * [[Aristotle]] |
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| + | * [[Maria Callas]] |
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* [[Hippocrates]] |
* [[Hippocrates]] |
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+ | * [[Homer]] |
| + | * [[Leonidas]] |
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| + | * [[Leto]] |
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* [[Pericles]] |
* [[Pericles]] |
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| + | * [[Plato]] |
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| + | * [[Praxiteles]] |
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* [[Socrates]] |
* [[Socrates]] |
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| + | * [[Timon of Athens|Timon]] (fictional) |
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| + | {{bginfo|Furthermore, {{w|Pythagoras}} was indirectly referenced through the [[Pythagorean theorem]].}} |
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| + | ==See also== |
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| − | :''Actress [[Marina Sirtis]] is also of Greek descent.'' |
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| + | *[[Platonian]] |
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| + | *[[Kelis' species]] |
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| + | == External link == |
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| + | * {{Wikipedia|Greeks}} |
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Revision as of 14:07, 20 December 2014
The term Greek or Grecian, refers to anything originating from the Earth nation of Greece or ancient Hellenic civilization, including the Greek people, language, and mythology.
Praxiteles was a master sculptor of ancient Greece whose pieces were considered priceless by the 20th century. (VOY: "The Killing Game")
In 2365, the hologram representing the noted comedian Ronald B. Moore mentioned a Greek person in one of his jokes. (TNG: "The Outrageous Okona")
People
- Alexander the Great
- Aristotle
- Maria Callas
- Hippocrates
- Homer
- Leonidas
- Leto
- Pericles
- Plato
- Praxiteles
- Socrates
- Timon (fictional)
Furthermore, Pythagoras was indirectly referenced through the Pythagorean theorem.