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Greek mythology may not be as celebrated as it once was, but it has maintained a place in modern society through these 7 common phrases.
Meagan Bojarski|
The word “clue” has a surprising origin story involving a ball of thread, Ancient Greece, and Theseus’ legendary battle with the Minotaur.
Chris Wheatley|
In order to explain where the word “tantalize” comes from, we have to look back at Tantalus’s story in Greek mythology.
Chris Wheatley|
More than 2,000 years ago, the myth of Narcissus gave us a word we still use today. Here’s the story behind “narcissist.”
Jane Alexander|
The term 'gaslighting' dates back to a 1938 play. Here's what gaslighting means, what it's not how to recognize the signs, and what to do if you are being gaslit.
Eden Gordon|
How did this awkwardly unwelcome "third" come to be referred to as a "wheel"?
Paul Anthony Jones|
The phrase "elephant in the room" wasn't always about awkward topics. Here's how the idiom evolved over the past two centuries.
Paul Anthony Jones|
The phrase sounds straightforward, but its history is filled with surprising twists and competing meanings.
Chris Wheatley|

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