Where does “Cynosarges” come from?
Cynosarges (English) comes from Ancient Greek Κυνόσαργες, from Ancient Greek κύων, from Ancient Greek μῦς, from Proto-Hellenic *mū́s, from Proto-Indo-Iranian múHs, from Proto-Indo-European múh₂s — mouse.
Cynosarges (English): An ancient Greek temple of Heracles, public gymnasium, and surrounding grove located just outside the walls of ancient Athens
Definitions
- An ancient Greek temple of Heracles, public gymnasium, and surrounding grove located just outside the walls of ancient Athens