Re: [tied] Plural endings in city names, Greek

From: Piotr Gasiorowski
Message: 45771
Date: 2006-08-18

On 2006-08-18 15:37, Joao S. Lopes wrote:

> What's the explanation for the plural names in Greek cities like
> Delphoi, Athenai, Mykenai ?

My guess is that the larger Greek cities arose as clusters of several
smaller villages and settlements, but perhaps somebody's got a better
explanation.

Piotr

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