"Hymn to Liberty" is a poem written by the Greek poet Dionysios Solomos in 1823. It celebrates the struggle for independence during the Greek War of Independence against Ottoman rule. The poem expresses themes of freedom, sacrifice, and national identity, becoming a symbol of Greek nationalism. The poem was later set to music by composer Nikolaos Mantzaros, and it was officially adopted as the national anthem of Greece in 1865. "Hymn to Liberty" consists of 158 stanzas, though only the first two are typically sung. Its powerful imagery and emotional depth resonate with the Greek people's enduring quest for liberty.