Where does “Areopagus” come from?
Areopagus derives from Ancient Greek Ἄρειος Πάγος, combining Ἄρειος from the god Ἄρης and ἀρή meaning curse or ruin, literally the Hill of Ares in Athens.
Areopagus (English): The supreme judicial and legislative council of...
Definitions
- The supreme judicial and legislative council of...
Ancestry of “Areopagus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Ἄρειος πάγος | Areopagus |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Ἄρειος | devoted to Ares; pertaining to Ares |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | Ἄρης | Ares; the planet Mars; {{l|en|Ares}} |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἀρή | bane, ruin |