Which poet wrote the Hymn to Liberty, whose first two stanzas became the Greek national anthem?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Dionysios Solomos, born on the island of Zakynthos
- Step 1: The Hymn to Liberty was written in 1823 during the Greek War of Independence. Step 2. Its author was Dionysios Solomos, and the music was composed by Nikolaos Mantzaros. Answer: Dionysios Solomos. Why not the others: Cavafy, Kalvos and Palamas are important poets but did not write the Hymn.
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