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Liakoura

Liakoura

9.9
A mountain in central Greece where the Muses live in Greek myth
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • According to legend, the Muses inspired artists on Liakoura.

Examples

  • Many poets journeyed to Liakoura in homage to its mythical significance.

  • Many tourists hike up Liakoura every summer.

  • The snow-capped peaks of Liakoura are visible from miles around.

  • Have you ever visited Liakoura in Greece?

  • According to legend, the Muses inspired artists on Liakoura.

  • Many poets journeyed to Liakoura in homage to its mythical significance.

  • Have you ever visited Liakoura in Greece?

Synonyms

Parnassus
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  • Literature
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A mountain in central Greece where the Muses live and people find inspiration for poetry and art

is the modern geographic name not primarily a symbolic term
Mount Parnassus
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  • Literature
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A mountain in central Greece linked with poetry, music and artistic inspiration

is the modern name for that mountain rather than the historical label

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The word Liakoura is the modern Greek name for Mount Parnassus, the mountain myth calls the 'home of the Muses' and the birthplace of music and poetry. A helpful way to remember it is to picture a snowy peak where artists went to find ideas, which is why the name brings to mind inspiration and song.