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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Krishna Chintalapalli, portfolio manager at Parnassus Investments, argues that the changes are good news.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 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
But Todd Ahlsten External link, chief investment officer at Parnassus Investments and a member of the Barron’s Roundtable, said he’s bullish on ICE, in part because of its diversification efforts.
From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 2026
Investors want to know the volume of gigawatts the companies are committing to and what they’re paying for it, among several other things, said Krishna Chintalapalli, a portfolio manager at asset manager Parnassus Investments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
The highest mountains were the first to burn, Ida and Helicon, where the Muses dwell, Parnassus, and heaven-piercing Olympus.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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