the ultimate origins of the root word *men* \u2013 I do not feel
\nthat there is conflict between the concepts of “moon”,
\n“measurement” and “memory”, “mind” and I believe that
\nwe are not dealing with three separate roots but with one
\nthat has a number of shades of interrelated meanings
\nwhich further extend into regions of “future memory”,
\n“prophecy” and the concept of “fate”<\/span><\/p>\n

a single root-sound can be the focal point in a constellation
\nof analogous symbols and abstractions<\/span><\/p>\n

many philologists have noted the connection between
\nthe words for “moon” and “measurement” in different
\nlanguages and even with the concept of time itself
\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

the association of mind with memory is also intriguing
\nas in the ancient Greek word for “truth” \u2013 alethia
\n(literally a = not + lethe = forgetting) \u2013 simply stated it is
\nultimately a synonym for Mnemosyne = “memory”, “remembrance”<\/span><\/p>\n

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I also believe that poets should devote more to exploring
\nthe roots of the words they use to take full advantage
\nof their inherent “DNA” and their subliminal associations<\/span><\/p>\n

that can help determine precisely the right word when
\na number of options are open<\/span><\/p>\n

not every reader will be able to consciously tap into the
\nancestral echoes, but those who do will be grateful for
\nthe effort that has been taken to ensure a continuity of
\nmeaningful imagery and for the nourishment provided
\nby an experience of an archetype<\/span><\/p>\n

thank you, \u0399\u03c9\u03bd\u03b1\u03c2 \u0398\u03b5\u03cc\u03b4\u03c9\u03c1\u03bf\u03c2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ionas.theodoros<\/a><\/p>\n

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ill. top: Minoan Geranos (“Crane Dance”), pottery fragment discovered in the ruins of Argos
\nill. bottom: Laussel, Oldest Calendar, sand stone carving<\/span><\/p>\n

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