Thessaly
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- proper noun
- In ancient times, Thessaly was known for its strategic importance in Greek history.
- University of Thessaly
Examples
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He cautiously travels the roads of Thessaly.
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At home he had potential rivals executed, then crushed rebellions in Illyria, Thessaly and central Greece.
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The ethics committee of the University of Thessaly approved the study.
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Mestra, Princess of Thessaly, was far from home.
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You will overthrow the kingdom of Thessaly.
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I am Jason, the lawful king of Thessaly.
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The ruler of Thessaly carries this scepter.
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And that brings Philip into the picture, because Philip has been expanding Macedonian power into Thessaly from the north, coming South.
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The fertile fields of Thessaly have supported agriculture for centuries.
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The region of Thessaly boasts stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
Synonyms
An ancient region in east central Greece with wide fertile plains
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Thessaly comes from the ancient Greek name Thessalia, from the people called Thessaloi, probably named after a mythical ancestor Thessalos. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Thessaly as 'the land of the Thessaloi', which fits because it is a region in Greece famous for its wide, fertile plains.