The Cyprus national anthem, “Hymn to Liberty” (Ύμνος εις την Ελευθερίαν), celebrates the unity and heritage of the Cypriot nation. Below are the original lyrics in Greek and their English translation.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: Hymn to Liberty (Ύμνος εις την Ελευθερίαν)
- Written Date: 1823
- Lyricist: Dionysios Solomos
- Composer: Nikolaos Mantzaros
- Official Adoption Date: 1966
Original Lyrics in Greek
Σε γνωρίζω από την κόψη
του σπαθιού την τρομερή,
σε γνωρίζω από την όψη
που με βία μετράει τη γη.
Απ’ τα κόκαλα βγαλμένη
των Ελλήνων τα ιερά
και σαν πρώτα ανδρειωμένη,
χαίρε, ω χαίρε, Ελευθεριά!
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Cyprus national anthem English version. “Hymn to Liberty” reflects the pride and unity of Cyprus. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
I recognize you by the fearsome
sharpness of your sword,
I recognize you by the gleam
in your forceful eyes.
From the sacred bones,
of the Hellenes arisen,
and valiant again as you once were,
Hail, o hail, Liberty!
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