Why is Achilles called Pelides?

Why is Achilles called Pelides? Well, you can think of «Pelides» as Achilles’ last name, since that is exactly what the writer is referring to. That is how Greek surnames are actually made; hence Peleus is the father of Achilles, so «Pelides» essentially means «of Peleus» (Αχιλλεύς Πηλείδης). What is the moral of Achilles story? […]

Is Swahili spoken in Burkina Faso?

Is Swahili spoken in Burkina Faso? Citizens of Burkina Faso, regardless of their ethnic origin, are collectively known as Burkinabé. French is the official language, although it is not widely spoken. Moore, the language of the Mossi, is spoken by a great majority of the population, and Dyula is widely used in commerce. What is […]

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