Philosophedelphia
This person's trial is described in a work called "The Apology"
Who is Socrates?
This Greek word is the latter half of the medical terms "irrational, abnormal, or disabling fear."
What is phobos?
This pop culture icon is known for roles in TV drama ER and general hospital, but is best known as the handsome uncle in Full House
Who is John Stamos?
This Greek variation on the doner kebab, often made with chicken or pork, is often mispronounced by American diners
What is gyro?
This Jewish holiday celebrates the revolt against a Hellenistic state founded by a descendent of Alexander the Great
What is Chanukah?
Though Aristotle added Aether, usually these four things were considered the building blocks of the universe-- and also the name of a popular Motown group
What are Earth, Air, Water, and Fire
Though better known in our generation as a Web browser, chrome is often thought of as a shiny metal finish. The greek origin means this
What is color?
Showing a dominance previously unseen in tennis, this Greek American retired with 14 grand slam titles in 2002, the most at the time
Who is Pete Sampras?
Foreign to ancient Greeks and invented in the 14th century, this alcoholic drink is often compared to the Italian sambuca
What is ouzo?
This American chain of auto service stores might just turn your car into gold
What is Midas?
This Greek word which can be translated as "soul" is the root word for a branch of medicine
What is psyche?
The standard English plural of octopus is, in fact, octopuses. This ancient greek translation is also considered correct
The Olympia Cafe is the site of a recurring sketch on Saturday Night Live starring this Greek American whose stage name comes from middle name Stamatina
Who is Tina Fey?
Named after the New York landmark, Coney Islands are ubiqituous Greek-American owned diners in metro Detroit.
This signature dish is traditionally topped with ground beef heart
What is a coney dog?
This 1999 musical takes place on the island of Skopelos
What is Mamma Mia!?
Most famous for a formula involving triangles, this philosopher's cult is notorious for bizarre prohibitions including never gathering in groups more than 10, not traveling on public roads, and not eating beans
Who is Pythagoras?
The literal Greek meaning of this word was "far-seeing," coined to describe one of Galileo Galilei's strange inventions in 1610
What is telescope?
Known as a zany guest in the podcast world, a frequent guest star on television, and host of his own podcast, this Greek American is perhaps best known for his recurring role on The League (or for his fatal allergy to eggs)
Who is Jason Mantzoukas?
This ambiguous Greek dish can refer to anything sauteed and served in a small frying pan
The most famous version in the Midwestern US is a cheese, flambeed tableside with a cry of "Opa!"
What is saganaki?
This third in a trilogy of films starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy depicts their summer vacation to Greece
What is Before Midnight?
This philosopher is best known for his four paradoxes that are meant to prove that motion is just an illusion
Who is Zeno (of Elea)?
The English word for butter comes from this Greek word, which is also the name of a carboxylic acid found in many milk products
What is butyric (boutoron)?
After a celebrated career in theater, including winning an Obie for her performance in the Brecht play Man Equals Man, this Greek American won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA nom for her role in Moonstruck
Who is Olympia Dukakis?
This herb was so valued in antiquity that overharvesting lead to its extinction by the 3rd century BC. It was so ingrained into Mediterranean culture that a preserved stalk was reportedly giften to Emperor Nero in ~50 AD.
What is silphium?
Who are Orpheus and Eurydice?