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The Greek Alphabet: Writing That Changed the World
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the revolutionary invention of the Greek alphabet, adapted from Phoenician script around the 8th century BCE. They discuss how the addition of vowels made writing accessible to ordinary people, fostering a culture of literacy that enabled the recording of Homer's epics, the birth of philosophy, and the spread of democracy. The conversation covers key figures like Cadmus, the legendary Phoenician prince credited with bringing letters to Greece, and the historical evidence from inscriptions like the Dipylon Ostrakon and the Cup of Nestor. They also…
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