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Greek Alphabet Origins
- The Greek alphabet, derived from the Phoenician alphabet, is the basis of the alphabet used today.
- The adoption of the alphabet marked the end of the Greek Dark Age and the beginning of the Classical Greek period.
Linear B and Literacy
- Linear B, the Mycenaean writing system, was a syllabic script, not an alphabet, and disappeared during the Dark Age.
- Syllabic scripts limited literacy due to the numerous symbols required, making writing primarily for governmental and commercial functions.
Greek Dialects and City-States
- The emergence of distinct Greek dialects, like Doric, Ionic, and Aeolic, likely stemmed from migrations during the Dark Age.
- These dialects influenced the development of alliances and rivalries among city-states, notably between Sparta and Athens.
