Mimema: Greek Word for Imitation & Representation

Mimema (μίμηµα) is a Greek noun meaning "imitation" or "representation." It derives from the verb mimeisthai (µιµείσθαι) – "to imitate" or "to mimic."

In ancient Greece, mimema referred to art, literature, and music that imitated nature or other works. Today, it still denotes artistic imitation but can broadly mean any representation or copy.