gradus ad Parnassum
Latin phrase
gra·dus ad Par·nas·sum
ˈgrä-du̇s-äd-pär-ˈnä-su̇m 
: steps to Parnassus : steps toward mastery
—used as a title for texts leading students to technical proficiency in an art
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“Gradus ad Parnassum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gradus%20ad%20Parnassum. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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