Greeks have a second word to differentiate the mere entertainment of the senses/diverting of the mind from the higher forms of "entertainment" (anc. Greek plays, philosophy, public debate etc.) That word is ψυχαγωγία, from ψυχή (soul, spirit) + ἄγω (to guide, to induce).
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similar in czech: zábava (entertainment) být zábavný (be entertaining) zabavený majetek (confiscated property)
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Amazing.
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In Bulgarian entertainment (забавление) comes from 'being slowed down's or 'slowing down'
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distraction and destruction are the same thing
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