| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Leiden studies in Indo-European, 0926-5856 ; volume 22 |
| Summary |
"How can we explain metrical irregularities in Homeric phrases like [androtēta kai ēbēn]? What do such phrases tell us about the antiquity of the epic tradition? And how did doublet forms such as [tetratos] beside [tetartos] originate? In this book, you will find the first systematic and complete account of the syllabic liquids in Ancient Greek. It provides an up-to-date, comprehensive and innovative etymological treatment of material from all dialects, including Mycenaean. A new model of linguistic change in the epic tradition is used to tackle two hotly-debated problems: metrical irregularities in Homer (including muta cum liquida) and the double reflex. The proposed solution has important consequences for Greek dialect classification and the prehistory of Epic language and meter"-- Provided by publisher |
| Notes |
Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral) - Rijksuniversiteit te Leiden, 2013 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed |
| Subject |
Greek language -- Consonants
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Greek language -- Phonology, Historical
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Greek language -- Dialects.
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Greek language -- Variation
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Etymology
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Greek language -- Consonants
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Greek language -- Dialects
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2021034144 |
| ISBN |
9789004469747 |
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9004469745 |
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