The History of English Podcast Episode 12: Early Greek, Hittite and the Trojan War (Extended Version)
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Oct 5, 2012 AI Snips
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Greek Influence on English
- Greek is a major influence on English vocabulary, second only to Latin.
- Many Greek words entered English via Latin, which borrowed heavily from Greek culture.
Greek Influence on English Alphabet
- Besides vocabulary, Greek influenced English writing through the alphabet.
- The word "alphabet" comes from the first two Greek letters, alpha and beta.
Pre-Classical Greece
- Ancient Greek civilization predates the classical period (800-100 BC).
- Mycenae and Troy, mentioned in Homer's epics, were real places.
