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    n.NounThe ancient form of the Greek language, especially that used from around the 9th century BC to the 6th century AD.
    He studied Ancient Greek at university.
    adj.AdjectiveRelating to the civilization of ancient Greece.
    The museum has a large collection of Ancient Greek pottery.
    n.NounA person from ancient Greece.
    The writings of Ancient Greeks like Plato and Aristotle are still studied today.

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    BBC 6 Minute English June 02, 2016 - Do as I say, not as I do

    06:06BBC 6 Minute English June 02, 2016 - Do as I say, not as I do
    • Can you tell me what did the Ancient Greek word "hypocrite" originally mean?

      Can you tell me what did the Ancient Greek word "hypocrite" originally mean?

    • Can you tell me, what did the ancient Greek word hypocrite originally mean?

      Can you tell me, what did the ancient Greek word hypocrite originally mean?

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    5 Scary Chinese Robots of the Future | China Uncensored

    05:195 Scary Chinese Robots of the Future | China Uncensored
    • The ancient Greek god Hephaestus built automatons.

      The ancient Greek god Hephaestus built automatons.

    • The ancient Greek god Hephaestus built automatons.

      The ancient Greek god Hephaestus built automatons.

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    Determinism vs Free Will: Crash Course Philosophy #24

    10:26Determinism vs Free Will: Crash Course Philosophy #24
    • According to ancient Greek legend, when Oedipus was born, a prophecy foretold that he would kill his father and marry his mother.

      According to ancient Greek legend, when Oedipus was born, a prophecy foretold that he would kill his father and marry his mother.

    • According to ancient Greek legend, when Oedipus was born,

      According to ancient Greek legend, when Oedipus was born,

    B1

    A Long and Difficult Journey, or The Odyssey: Crash Course Literature 201

    12:07A Long and Difficult Journey, or  The Odyssey: Crash Course Literature 201
    • you do when someone breaks into your house. I mean yes, there was an ancient Greek tradition

      you do when someone breaks into your house. I mean yes, there was an ancient Greek tradition

    • I mean, yes, there was an ancient Greek tradition of hospitality, but that's taking it pretty far.

      I mean, yes, there was an ancient Greek tradition of hospitality, but that's taking it pretty far.

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    Why Do These Christmas Monsters Want To Destroy the World? | Monstrum

    07:28Why Do These Christmas Monsters Want To Destroy the World? | Monstrum
    • We have to go back to ancient Greek spiritual traditions.

      We have to go back to ancient Greek spiritual traditions.

    • The Kallikantzeri return every year, and their cyclical nature speaks to ancient Greek conceptions of time.

      The Kallikantzeri return every year, and their cyclical nature speaks to ancient Greek conceptions of time.

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    HISTORY OF IDEAS - Ancient Greece

    10:56HISTORY OF IDEAS - Ancient Greece
    • Ancient Greek gyms were nothing like the mindless body-pumping places of our own times.

      Ancient Greek gyms were nothing like the mindless body-pumping places of our own times.

    • There is a sad morality tale about the end of ancient Greek civilisation.

      There is a sad morality tale about the end of ancient Greek civilisation.

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    Chinese Restaurants Caught Putting Opium Powder in Food | China Uncensored

    04:16Chinese Restaurants Caught Putting Opium Powder in Food | China Uncensored
    • You know, it was the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates who famously said, "Let food be thy medicine,

      You know, it was the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates who famously said, "Let food be thy medicine,

    • You know, it was the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates who famously said,

      You know, it was the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates who famously said,

    B2

    What English phrases really mean ⏲️ 6 Minute English

    06:16What English phrases really mean ⏲️ 6 Minute English
    • The word hyperbole comes from two ancient Greek words, houper and ballo.

      The word hyperbole comes from two ancient Greek words, houper and ballo.

    • The word hyperbole comes from two ancient Greek words, Hooper and Ballo.

      The word hyperbole comes from two ancient Greek words, Hooper and Ballo.

    B1

    What Is A Good Life?: Crash Course Philosophy #46

    09:19What Is A Good Life?: Crash Course Philosophy #46
    • The 20th century French philosopher Albert Camus recounted the ancient Greek myth of Sisyphus.

      The 20th century French philosopher Albert Camus recounted the ancient Greek myth of Sisyphus.

    • Because, as Socrates said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." The 20th-century French philosopher Albert Camus recounted the ancient Greek myth of Sisyphus.

      Because, as Socrates said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." The 20th-century French philosopher Albert Camus recounted the ancient Greek myth of Sisyphus.

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    Ghosts, Murder, and More Murder - Hamlet Part I: Crash Course Literature 203

    12:24Ghosts, Murder, and More Murder - Hamlet Part I: Crash Course Literature 203
    • These mirrors also underscore the perpetual cycle of violence at the heart of the revenge tragedy, which you'll no doubt remember from our talk of ancient Greek stories.

      These mirrors also underscore the perpetual cycle of violence at the heart of the revenge tragedy, which you'll no doubt remember from our talk of ancient Greek stories.

    • tragedy which you’ll no doubt remember from our talk of ancient Greek stories.

      tragedy which you’ll no doubt remember from our talk of ancient Greek stories.

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