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Odyssey 2.047

Gregory Nagy

This form is a back-formation from nēpios ‘disconnected’, becoming that negative word’s positive alternative. A typical source of connectivity is the father in relation to ... Continue reading

Odyssey 2.234

Gregory Nagy

On this back-formation from nēpios ‘disconnected’, see again the comment on O.02.047. On this back-formation from nēpios ‘disconnected’, see again the comment on O.0 ... Continue reading