kleos
Sign in to savethumb|350x350px|Achilles mourning the death of Patroclus. Corinthian Chytra Kleos () is the Greek word often translated to "renown" or "glory". It is related to the English word "loud" and carries the implied meaning of "what others hear about you". A Greek hero earns kleos through accomplishing great deeds.
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thumb|350x350px|Achilles mourning the death of Patroclus. Corinthian Chytra Kleos () is the Greek word often translated to "renown" or "glory". It is related to the English word "loud" and carries the implied meaning of "what others hear about you". A Greek hero earns kleos through accomplishing great deeds.
According to Gregory Nagy, besides the meaning of "glory", kleos can also be used as the medium (in this case, the ancient Greek poetry or song) which conveys glory.