Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Anthrōpos | Greek Mnemonics


Bill Mounce’s Basics of Biblical Greek Vocabulary Cards (2nd Edition):

3. anthrōpos (ἄνθρωπος, -ου, ὁ): man, mankind, person, people, human being, humankind


Mnemonics / Memory Aids: 

A.) Anthropology is the study of humans. 

B.) Anthropoid = human-like. 

C.) Ann throws pots at people: Anthropos

D.) "Anthropos" in Greek you see, means humankind, naturally. (Google Gemini) 

E.) To say "human being" with such grace, the word "Anthropos" finds its place. (Google Gemini) 

F.) When Greeks speak of folks you know, "Anthropos" is the word they show. (Google Gemini) 

G.) From Athens to Crete, Anthropos walks the street — a person you’re likely to meet. (Google Gemini) 

H.) Plato would say, in poetic repose: “Know thyself, O Anthropos.” (Google Gemini)

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