Therasia
/θəˈreɪziə/noun
Therasia is a small volcanic Greek island in the Santorini caldera.
Did you know?Ancient Therasia was reshaped by the enormous Minoan eruption of Thera, one of the most powerful volcanic events in recorded prehistory.
Etymological Timeline
Bronze Age
Greek
Thera
“The ancient name of the principal volcanic island now commonly called Santorini; its ultimate origin is uncertain.”
Classical Greek
Ancient Greek
Θηρασία (Therasía)
“The name used for the neighboring island of Therasia in the Santorini volcanic group.”
Hellenistic–Roman Period
Greek/Latin
Therasia
“The island name preserved in Greek and Latin geographic writing.”
Medieval Period
Greek
Θηρασία
“The continuing Greek place-name for the volcanic island west of Santorini.”
Modern English
English
Therasia
“The English geographical name for the Greek island of Therasia.”