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Pronunciation / Transliteration: jnān
"प्राचीन ग्रीकों का ज्ञान देवताओं और नायकों के बारे में मिथकों को शामिल करता है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A body of knowledge or traditions passed down through generations, often related to a particular subject or culture.
"The lore of the ancient Greeks includes myths about gods and heroes." - 2
Knowledge or information about a particular subject, especially one that is not formally taught.
"Local lore suggests that the forest is haunted by spirits."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'lore' originates from the Old English 'lār', which means 'instruction' or 'teaching'. It has evolved through Middle English, retaining its association with knowledge passed down through generations, particularly in the context of traditional stories and cultural knowledge.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lore" is said worldwide
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savoir
Transliteration: savoir
"Le savoir des anciens comprend des mythes sur les dieux et les héros."
Wissen
Transliteration: Vissen
"Das Wissen der alten Griechen umfasst Mythen über Götter und Helden."
conoscenza
Transliteration: conoscenza
"La conoscenza degli antichi greci include miti su dèi ed eroi."
sabiduría
Transliteration: sabiduría
"La sabiduría de los antiguos griegos incluye mitos sobre dioses y héroes."
sabedoria
Transliteration: sabedoria
"A sabedoria dos antigos gregos inclui mitos sobre deuses e heróis."
ज्ञान
Transliteration: jnān
"प्राचीन ग्रीकों का ज्ञान देवताओं और नायकों के बारे में मिथकों को शामिल करता है।"
知识
Transliteration: zhīshì
"古希腊人的知识包括关于神和英雄的神话。"
지식
Transliteration: jisik
"고대 그리스의 지식에는 신과 영웅에 대한 신화가 포함되어 있습니다."
知識
Transliteration: chishiki
"古代ギリシャの知識には神々や英雄に関する神話が含まれています。"
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