Where does “lyceum” come from?
Lyceum derives from Ancient Greek Λύκειον, named after Ἀπόλλων Λύκειος, Apollo as a protector of wolves or of Lycia, a sanctuary and school in Athens.
lyceum (English): A public hall designed for lectures, readings, or...
Definitions
- A public hall designed for lectures, readings, or...
Ancestry of “lyceum”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Λύκειον | Lyceum, a gymnasium in Athens at which Aristotle founded a philosophical school |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Ἀπόλλων Λύκειος | Apollo of Lyceus |