Scanning Homeric Hexameters in Late Constantinople: Maximus Planudes and the Tradition of the ‘Common Syllable’
Abstract
Abstract This article explores the treatment of ‘common syllables’ in Maximus Planudes’ Dialogue on Grammar within the broader tradition of ancient and Byzantine grammatical scholarship. It contrasts Planudes’ approach with that of earlier figures, like (Ps.‐)Dionysius Thrax, Heliodorus, Hephaestion and Aristides Quintilianus, highlighting his distinctive focus on simplifying this concept for educational purposes. The study also traces Planudes’ influence on later scholars, such as Manuel Moschopulos and Manuel Chrysoloras, situating his work within the evolving understanding of Greek prosody from antiquity to the late Byzantine period.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Classical Studies and Philology
Byzantine Studies and History
Historical Linguistics and Language Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Byzantinische Zeitschrift
- Volume
- 119
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 173–198
- Publication date
- 1 March 2026
- Language
- EN