thumb|A sculpture representing Ethos outside the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly in Canberra, Australia Ethos is a Greek word meaning "character" that is used to describe the guiding beliefs or ideals that characterize a community, nation, or ideology; and the balance between caution and passion. The Greeks also used this word to refer to the power of music to influence emotions, behaviors, and even morals. Early Greek stories of Orpheus exhibit this idea in a compelling way. The word's use in rhetoric is closely based on the Greek terminology used by Aristotle in his concept
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Within Vinony's link graph, 에토스 is referenced by 652 other articles, and connects out to stylistic device, Orator ad Brutum and rhetoric.
It is catalogued under topics including Ancient Greek theatre, Concepts in ancient Greek ethics and Narratology.
Its subject is documented across 30 Wikipedia language editions.
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