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From an on line dictionary, in regard to Europe's etymology:
According to Homer the name Europe (Greek: Ευρώπη ) was originally given to central Greece. Later it stood for mainland Greece and by 500BC its meaning was extended to all the lands of the north.
The term Europe is often said to derive from Greek words meaning broad (eurys) and face (ops). Many, however, see a Semetic origin, pointing to the Semitic word ereb which means "sunset". From a Middle Eastern viewpoint, the sun sets over Europe: the lands to the west.
In ancient mythology, Europa was a Phoenician princess who was abducted by a bull-shaped Zeus.
I like the idea of giving the name based on sunset. Ereb has a nice sound. Latin for sunset is Occassia, similar to Occidental, or western.
According to Homer the name Europe (Greek: Ευρώπη ) was originally given to central Greece. Later it stood for mainland Greece and by 500BC its meaning was extended to all the lands of the north.
The term Europe is often said to derive from Greek words meaning broad (eurys) and face (ops). Many, however, see a Semetic origin, pointing to the Semitic word ereb which means "sunset". From a Middle Eastern viewpoint, the sun sets over Europe: the lands to the west.
In ancient mythology, Europa was a Phoenician princess who was abducted by a bull-shaped Zeus.
I like the idea of giving the name based on sunset. Ereb has a nice sound. Latin for sunset is Occassia, similar to Occidental, or western.
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