Greek Alphabet

Each letter of the 27-letter Greek alphabet gets its own tabbed chapter, like a dictionary. Chapters open with a graphic illustrating the meaning of the letter, its name, pronunciation, and meaning. Next, words beginning with that letter demonstrate how the meaning of the letter is reflected in words. Language lovers will see that many common English prefixes are based on Greek prefixes. Lovers of all things Greek will enjoy excerpts from ancient Greek hymns, poetry, and revered writers that help to illustrate the meaning of Greek words. Even the letters commonly excluded from the Greek alphabet are discussed and analyzed for meaning. An Appendix suggests reasons for the changes made in the alphabet in the transition from Greek to Latin. Footnotes, bibliography, and index are included.