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Prehuman Alphabets

Bilal Semih Bozdemir

Editora: Publishdrive

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The earliest known form of the Greek alphabet is referred to as the “Epichoric” or “local alphabets,” which varied from one region to another. Some of the notable variants include the Attic, Ionic, and Doric alphabets. Each localized version adapted certain letters or introduced unique characters to accommodate regional dialects. This divergence not only underscores the alphabet's flexibility but also reflects the rich tapestry of Greek dialects and the political fragmentation of the period.
 
The consolidation of the Greek alphabet into a standardized script occurred around the 4th century BCE. The adoption of the Ionic variant as the official alphabet for the Greek world, particularly in the context of literature and official documentation, marked an essential turning point. This period coincided with the expansion of Hellenistic culture and significant literary accomplishments, including the works of Homer, Plato, and many others. The alphabet effectively became a vehicle for the transmission of ideas, myths, and philosophies that would resonate through subsequent generations.
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