Frequent Names and Local History
Part of : Τεκμήρια ; Vol.10, 2011, pages 233-247
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Frequent names form the backbone of each onomasticon and are not the same everywhere. The factors that play a role in shaping differences in local onomastic preferences are connected with local mythology and history. Mention is made on theophoric names and ethnics used as personal names. The names of Taras are discussed in an attempt to understand the frequent appearance of the ethnic of this city at Delphi; it is followed by the examination of frequent names in Cyrenaica among which are included names of Pythagorean philosophers and Olympic victors. Special attention is given to the frequent names of Delphi connected with Delphian mythology and also reflecting historical facts. Next follows discussion of the names of the other famousApollo centre, Delos, where appropriately the name of a Delian musician became very popular. The paper ends with an attempt to explain the popularity of the ethnic of the Ionian city Phokaia on the same island.
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