Why is it called Philadelphia?

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Jul 20, 2017 Β· 1 min read

🌎 Have you ever wondered how Philly got its name? It has to do with a city in Turkey and the different kinds of love.

WHY?
Greek: β€œBrother”
Greek: β€œLove”
Greek: friendship

Phileos was like a fraternal love or friendship, and only 1 of 4 loves recognized by ancient Greeks.


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