parnassus

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A poet climbs the slopes of Parnassus for inspiration.

Definition

Proper noun 1. Mount Parnassus: A mountain in central Greece, historically and mythologically significant as the sacred dwelling place of the Muses, the goddesses of the arts, music, and poetry. It is considered the symbolic home and source of inspiration for artistic and poetic creation.

Usage

• As a proper noun (capitalized): The word is used to refer specifically to the geographical location and its associated mythological significance.
  • In ancient times, poets and artists made pilgrimages to Parnassus for inspiration.
  • The oracle at Delphi was located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus.

Advanced Usage

• Metaphorical / Symbolic Use: "Parnassus" is often used metaphorically to represent the world of poetry, literature, or artistic achievement in general.
  • Her latest novel has secured her a place on the modern Parnassus.
  • The anthology aims to introduce readers to the peaks of poetic Parnassus.

Variants and Related Words

• Parnassian (adjective): Pertaining to Mount Parnassus; or, more commonly, relating to poetry, poets, or a high standard of literary achievement.
  • The critic praised the author's Parnassian style.
• Liakoura: The modern Greek name for Mount Parnassus.

Synonyms

• Helicon (another mountain sacred to the Muses in Greek mythology).
• Symbolically: the arts, the poetic world, the realm of the Muses.

Idioms and Phrases

• To climb Parnassus: To strive for or achieve excellence in poetry or the arts.
  • With his first published sonnet, he felt he had begun to climb Parnassus.
• A poet of Parnassus: A poet of high standing or classical quality.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (Greek mythology) a mountain in central Greece where (according to Greek mythology) the Muses lived; known as the mythological home of music and poetry
   • Liakoura is the modern name of Mount Parnassus

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Parnassus
• Mount Parnassus
• Liakoura