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Henosis (Ancient Greek: ἕνωσις) is the classical Greek word for mystical "oneness", "union" or "unity".In Neoplatonism, henosis is unification with what is fundamental in reality: the One (Τὸ Ἕν), the Source, or Monad. [1]
An Epicurean phrase, because of his belief that politics troubles men and doesn't allow them to reach inner peace. So Epicurus suggested that everybody should live "Hidden" far from cities, not even considering a political career.
Homonoia (/ h oʊ m oʊ ˈ n ɔɪ ə / Greek: Ὁμόνοια) is the concept of order and unity, being of one mind together [1] [2] or union of hearts. [3] It was used by the Greeks to create unity in the politics of classical Greece. It saw widespread use when Alexander the Great adopted its principles to govern his vast Empire.
The necklace gave peace and held Harmonia's powers in it, which is what made it cursed. Harmonia is also rationalized as closely allied to Aphrodite Pandemos , the love that unites all people, the personification of order and civic unity, corresponding to the Roman goddess Concordia .
The term monad (from Ancient Greek μονάς (monas) 'unity' and μόνος (monos) 'alone') [1] is used in some cosmic philosophy and cosmogony to refer to a most basic or original substance. As originally conceived by the Pythagoreans , the Monad is the Supreme Being , divinity or the totality of all things.
Eirene or Irene (/ aɪ ˈ r iː n iː /; Ancient Greek: Εἰρήνη, Ëirene, [eːrɛ́ːnɛː], lit. "Peace"), [1] more commonly known in English as Peace, is one of the Horae, the personification and goddess of peace in Greek mythology and ancient religion.
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Poseidon was considered a symbol of unity. The Panionia the festival of all Ionians near Mycale were celebrated in honour of Poseidon Helikonios and was the place of meeting of the Ionian League. [60] [61] He was the patron god of the Amphictiony of Kalaureia. At Onchestos of Boeotia he was worshipped as Poseidon Helikonios.