Parnassus
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Modern Name Liakoura. Mount Parnassus. a mountain in central Greece, N of the Gulf of Corinth and near Delphi. About 8,000 feet (2,440 meters).
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a collection of poems or of elegant literature.
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the world of poetry or poets collectively.
a rhymester striving to enter Parnassus.
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any center of poetry or artistic activity.
Greenwich Village was once the Parnassus of the U.S.
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Modern Greek names: Parnassós. Liákoura. a mountain in central Greece, in NW Boeotia: in ancient times sacred to Dionysus, Apollo, and the Muses, with the Castalian Spring and Delphi on its slopes. Height: 2457 m (8061 ft)
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the world of poetry
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a centre of poetic or other creative activity
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a collection of verse or belles-lettres
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Parnassus is known as the mythological home of poetry and music.
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“We expect to see heightened volatility throughout this period,” said Todd Ahlsten, chief investment officer at Parnassus Investments, adding that he’s cautious on all of the upcoming IPOs caught up in the “AI hype cycle.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
“There is hair on the story,” says Krishna Chintalapalli, portfolio manager of the Parnassus Value Equity and Value Select strategies.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
This week, Parnassus Investments’ Todd Ahlsten says that despite uncertainties, AI could power big gains in the S&P 500 this year.
From Barron's ● Apr. 11, 2026
That has helped make international stocks an attractive alternative, said Ken Ryan, a portfolio manager at Parnassus Investments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2025
Only towering Parnassus was not quite covered, and the bit of dry land on its very topmost peak was the means by which mankind escaped destruction.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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