EPISODE · Apr 21, 2017 · 17 MIN
Episode 26: Tragedy
from Words for Granted - An etymology and linguistics podcast
The word 'tragedy' is rooted in ancient Greek theater. It's a dramatic form that stills exists today, but what's the word's etymology? Is it connected to suffering? Despair? Heartache? No, no, and no. It most likely comes from a Greek word meaning 'goat-song.' In today's episode, we look at a few theories that explain this strange etymology.
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