'___ the Sea,' song from 'The Little Mermaid' that won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1989

Sea

Ancient Greeks called the sea the "Boue" or "Boueioi", derived from the Greek word "bouē", meaning "drunkenness" or "intoxication". The Romans later adopted the term, and it was used to describe the sea's power and ferocity.In Assyria, the sea was referred to as "Nabu", derived from the Sumerian word "nabu", meaning "goddess of war". This name was later adopted by the Babylonians and the ancient Greeks.The sea has also been known as the "Tethys", named after the sea goddess in Greek mythology.

Song

The word "song" comes from the Old Norse word "sgiðja", meaning "to pluck or strum". This Old Norse word is thought to be derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*sgið-", which also meant "to pluck".The word "song" was later adopted into Middle English from Old French " chants", derived from the Latin word "cantare", meaning "to sing".

Little

The word "little" comes from the Old English word "litel", derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*litiz-", which was also the source of the Modern English word "little".The word "little" was originally used to describe small amounts or quantities, and was later adopted to describe small or diminutive objects.

Mermaid

The word "mermaid" comes from the Greek word "mer", meaning "sea" or "ocean", and the suffix "-maid", derived from the Greek word "maia", meaning "maid" or "nurse". This name was later adopted to describe a sea creature.The word "mermaid" has also been used to describe a mythical creature with the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a fish.

Won

The word "won" comes from the Old English word "wun", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*wuniz-", meaning "to win".The word "won" was later adopted into Middle English from Old French "gagner", derived from the Latin word "vincere", meaning "to win".

Academy

The word "Academy" comes from the Greek word "akademeia", meaning "school" or "institution". The word was later adopted into Latin as "academia", and was later adopted into Middle English.The word "Academy" was originally used to describe a school or institution for the study of the arts and sciences.

Award

The word "Award" comes from the Old English word "ægward", derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*agw-", meaning "to be accounted for" or "to be recognized".The word "Award" was later adopted into Middle English from Old French "résoutir", derived from the Latin word "resoutire", meaning "to be recognized".

Best

The word "Best" comes from the Old English word "bēost", derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*beust-", meaning "most excellent" or "most favorable".The word "Best" was later adopted into Middle English from Old French "besser", derived from the Latin word "bessere", meaning "to be better" or "to excel".

Original

The word "Original" comes from the Latin word "originalis", meaning "first-born" or "first-hand". The word was later adopted into Middle English from Old French "originaire", derived from the Latin word "originem", meaning "origin".The word "Original" was originally used to describe the first or most fundamental idea or concept.

Song (1989)

The song "1989" comes from the title of the song itself, which was the title of a 12-inch single released in 1989 by American singer-songwriter Prince.