47 minutes ago, Anna N said:No, I do not.
Marathon, which gave it's name to the race, in Ancient Greek meant "the field of fennel". In Modern Greek fennel is μάραθο, pronounced 'maratho'.
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Just now, Anna N said:No, I do not.
Marathon, which gave it's name to the race, in Ancient Greek meant "the field of fennel". In Modern Greek fennel is μάραθο, prounced 'maratho'.
