Magika Hiera

English translation: magic and religion

13:04 Mar 15, 2008
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Greek term or phrase: Magika Hiera
I wonder what is "Magika Hiera"?

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macky
Local time: 08:31
English translation:magic and religion
Explanation:
http://www.amazon.com/Magika-Hiera-Ancient-Greek-Religion/dp...

In the title of this book, it stands for "Ta Magika kai ta Hiera", Magic and Religion.
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Nick Lingris
United Kingdom
Local time: 01:31
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Summary of answers provided
4 +2magic and religion
Nick Lingris
3magic temples
Sofia Dervisi
2magic holy
Andreas THEODOROU


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magic holy


Explanation:
In modern Greek, both words are adjectives.

Perhaps your text is Ancient Greek though.

You should give more context.

Andreas THEODOROU
Spain
Local time: 02:31
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4

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neutral  Dr. Derk von Moock: Iera can also be Plural of the noun: Iero, το) ουσ. (Κ ιερόν) τόπος αφιερωμένος σε θεότητα: το ιερό του Απόλλωνα | το ενδότερο μέρος του χριστιανικού ναού, όπου βρίσκεται η Αγία Τράπεζα -> magic sanctuaries.
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magic temples


Explanation:
I agree with Dr. Derk von Moock. "Magic temples" is another suggestion.

Sofia Dervisi
Italy
Local time: 02:31
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Native speaker of: Native in GreekGreek
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2 days 5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
magic and religion


Explanation:
http://www.amazon.com/Magika-Hiera-Ancient-Greek-Religion/dp...

In the title of this book, it stands for "Ta Magika kai ta Hiera", Magic and Religion.

Nick Lingris
United Kingdom
Local time: 01:31
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GreekGreek
PRO pts in category: 128
Grading comment
Thank you for help!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  d_vachliot (X)
14 hrs
  -> Καλημέρα κι ευχαριστώ!

agree  Nadia-Anastasia Fahmi
5 days
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