“The show is a tender study of people struggling to do right by themselves and others. It's also a paean [ˈpiən] to Chicago, my hometown ...” — Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Aug. 2025

paean
noun [ˈpiən]

Paean is a literary word that refers to a song of joy, praise, or victory. It can also be used as a synonym of tribute for a work that praises or honors its subject.

In ancient Greece, Paiā́n (or Paiṓn) was a name used for the god Apollo when in the guise of physician to the gods (Paiā́n/Paiṓn comes from the name of an older Mycenaean healer god)... Over time, the word became even more generalized, and it is now used for any kind of tribute.

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