The Greece national anthem, “Hymn to Liberty” (Ύμνος εις την Ελευθερίαν), celebrates the freedom and heritage of the Greek 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: 1865
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 Greece national anthem English version. “Hymn to Liberty” reflects the pride and unity of Greece. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
I recognize you by the fearsome sharpness,
Of your sword,
I recognize you by the gleam,
With which you rapidly survey the earth.
From the sacred bones,
Of the Hellenes arisen,
And strengthened by your antique bravery,
Hail, o hail, Liberty!
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