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Meaning of aition | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

An origin story or myth in Ancient Greece.

Greek

Examples

“This helps us to understand why Greek initiatory rituals are so often accompanied by an explanatory story—technically, the aition—in which the god appears twice, as the adversary of the people and as their protector. These aitia typically follow a three-part scenario […]”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Aitken Aitkenhead Aitkenism Aitkenite Aitkens Aitkin

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