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[Oracle]

This debate is a fine example of how much present day Greeks are envied.

Most Nations re-write their history to attempt to eliminate as much as possible, due to trying to re-invent themselves as more civilised ...

... Whereas, others try to strip Greeks of their history, precisely because association with it, confers upon them the most enviable of accolades ....

[DT.]

This debate is a fine example of how much present day Greeks are envied.

Most Nations re-write their history to attempt to eliminate as much as possible, due to trying to re-invent themselves as more civilised ...

... Whereas, others try to strip Greeks of their history, precisely because association with it, confers upon them the most enviable of accolades ....

Fair point Mrs O

[Simon]

Quite true Oracle

[Byron]

This debate is a fine example of how much present day Greeks are envied.

Most Nations re-write their history to attempt to eliminate as much as possible, due to trying to re-invent themselves as more civilised ...

... Whereas, others try to strip Greeks of their history, precisely because association with it, confers upon them the most enviable of accolades ....

A suitable epitaph for GR

[Simon]

How could the name 'Alexander' be anything other than Greek? What evidence do you have Deniz that the Greeks took it from somewhere else? Or do you expect us to believe your speculation over the evidence? Even if the Mycenaean Greeks did take it from somewhere else, by the time Alexander was born, it was recognised as a Greek name.

[quote]The name in English is taken from the Greek name Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexw) "to push back","to hold off" and the noun ἀνδρός (andros), genitive of ἀνήρ (anēr) "man". Thus it may be roughly translated as the man who was unbeatable.

The earliest attested record of the name is the Mycenaean Greek of the feminine Alexandra, written in Linear B.[/quote]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander

[Oracle]

This debate is a fine example of how much present day Greeks are envied.

Most Nations re-write their history to attempt to eliminate as much as possible, due to trying to re-invent themselves as more civilised ...

... Whereas, others try to strip Greeks of their history, precisely because association with it, confers upon them the most enviable of accolades ....

A suitable epitaph for GR

With all due respect Byron, it was not directed as an epitaph for GR!

What GR! is exhibiting is another manifestation of the Classic Greek Self-examining approach, much vaunted by Socrates.

He is in this respect, as Greek as those who accept it unquestionably.

[denizaksulu]

Thank you Simon for the explanation of the name of Alexandros. I am ever so grateful for what I learn.


As to leaving the thread? what do you take me for. We are here to communicate and not run away at your say so.

For your evidence to be credible, next time leave out the Greek Mythology. It dilutes your arguments.

Regards

[Simon]

Den,

You are here to provide arguments on a particular topic. If you do not have the first idea, then it is best you just read and learn, rather than make silly statements.

The Greek Mythology I referred to is further evidence that the Macedonians regarded themselves as Greek. If you can't see this, then I can't really help you any further. Back in those times it was regarded by many (including Alexander) as fact.

[denizaksulu]

Provoking info out of you also works.


Silly Alex believes in fairy tales

You have no sense of humour Simon. A pity really. You should not be so serious.

[Simon]

If you want info, you only need to ask.

I have a sense of humour, it's just that you are very subtle with your attempts at humour. There were no such things as fairytales back then. I read so many stupid things on this forum I don't always know when someone is joking or being serious.