pre-Hellenic
- a word derived from Hellenic.
Example Sentences
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To be exact, she’s an ancient pre-Hellenic goddess who was transformed into the tree.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2023
This course taught us about the evolution of the arts in Europe from pre-Hellenic to modern times.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 19, 2018
Halfway up the path we saw a pre-Hellenic Temple of Diana and mounds of clay that were bread ovens at one time.
From New York Times ● Jul. 10, 2015
First came the full cycle of the pre-Hellenic civilizations of the Minoans and the Mycenaeans, with their varied and sophisticated achievements, which finally flamed out in the 12th century B.C.
From Time Magazine Archive
Really of pre-Hellenic date, the place claimed to be an Argive colony.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various
