(Sunetos) as Aristocratic Self-Description

"Sunetos" is a verbal adjective with the plain referential meaning "intelligent," "wise" or "sagacious." It is argued that the adjective and related noun "sunesis" has a wider and more complex significance in aristocratic ideology.

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Published in:Greek, Roman and Byzantine studies Roman and Byzantine studies, 1990-04, Vol.31 (1), p.5
Main Author: Battisti, Daniela
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adjectives
Greek language
Ideology
Social classes
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Summary:"Sunetos" is a verbal adjective with the plain referential meaning "intelligent," "wise" or "sagacious." It is argued that the adjective and related noun "sunesis" has a wider and more complex significance in aristocratic ideology.
ISSN:0017-3916
2159-3159