Where does “Gaia” come from?
Gaia comes from Ancient Greek Γαῖᾰ (Gaîa), a personification of the earth in Greek mythology whose etymology and original meaning remain uncertain.
Gaia (English): The ecosystem of the Earth regarded as a self-regulating superorganism
Definitions
- The ecosystem of the Earth regarded as a self-regulating superorganism
Ancestry of “Gaia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | γαῖᾰ | the Earth; land, earth |