Message: "More on "Arctic"" - Behind the Name

More on "Arctic"

by Pavlos (guest)

9/1/2002, 7:31 AM

in reply to a message by Shay

"Arctic" is derived from "Arktos" meaning "bear" in Greek. "Arktikos" means "related to the Great Bear" (constellation), hence, "Northern" hence, as Shay noted, very very cold :)

Messages

Where did this continent get its name from (Antarctica)? · Lu · 8/31/2002, 4:33 PM

•Antarctica · Shay · 9/1/2002, 1:53 AM

•Re: Antarctica · wierd · 11/24/2003, 8:36 AM

•More on "Arctic" · Pavlos · 9/1/2002, 7:31 AM

•Interesting... · Shay · 9/1/2002, 10:05 AM

•Yikes! Keep that bear away from my popsicle! n/t · Pavlos · 9/2/2002, 2:31 AM