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cimmerian

/sɪˈmɪəɹɪən/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or of the Cimmerians, a people mentioned in ancient Greek mythology and legend as living in darkness and obscurity.


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Cimmerian , Cimmerians , Cimmerian Bosporus , Kerch Strait
Etymology
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From Greek Kimmerios, a name for various peoples living in northern Anatolia and western Caucasus in ancient times.


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  1. The Cimmerians are sometimes identified with the Scythians in ancient texts.

  2. The Cimmerians were believed to be the ancestors of the Celts, according to some ancient theories.


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  1. Greek mythology: The Cimmerians are a significant figure in Greek mythology, often portrayed as a dark and mysterious people.


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In Greek mythology, the Cimmerians were often depicted as a dark-skinned, uncivilized people who lived in perpetual darkness and obscurity. They were believed to dwell in the far north, beyond the Danube and the Black Sea. The term 'Cimmerian' has also been used metaphorically to describe anything obscure or unknown.

How to Memorize "cimmerian"

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    - Imagine a dark, mysterious people living in the far north, beyond the Danube and the Black Sea.

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  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Cimmerian' comes from the Greek word for 'dark-skinned'.


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