interpretatio graeca
Latin
Etymology
From interpretātiō (“interpretation”) + graeca, feminine form of graecus (“Greek”).
Noun
interpretātiō graeca f sg (genitive interpretātiōnis graecae); third declension
- The tendency of ancient Greek writers to equate foreign deities with members of their own pantheon. For example, the Egyptian god of learning Thoth was identified with the Greek Hermes.
Declension
Third-declension noun with a first-declension adjective, singular only.
| Case | Singular |
|---|---|
| Nominative | interpretātiō graeca |
| Genitive | interpretātiōnis graecae |
| Dative | interpretātiōnī graecae |
| Accusative | interpretātiōnem graecam |
| Ablative | interpretātiōne graecā |
| Vocative | interpretātiō graeca |