Posted on June 27, 2008 by willminusintellect
Epigone
noun.
An inferior imitator, particularly of a writer, musician, or artist.
This word has an interesting derivation. Originally it came from the Greek word “Epigoni” which means “progeny” or “offspring.” There is an early Greek epic called Epigoni that tells the story of the Second Theban War between Thebes and the Greek city-state of Argos. This Second [...]
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Posted on June 27, 2008 by willminusintellect
Today in Unity, New Hampshire, former Democratic rivals Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton met before a crowd of approximately 6,000 to reaffirm their shared commitment to putting Obama in the White House. Beyond the manifest symbolism of having a “Unity Rally” in Unity, New Hampshire, the town was chosen because Unity had split its vote [...]
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