Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies· 2026Q2
Linguistic theory in late Byzantium: Ioannes Glykys’ On Correct Syntax
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Ioannes Glykys' 14th-century treatise 'On Correct Syntax' places syntax at the core of linguistic theory, arguing it frames grammatical forms, case relations, and correctness, and links language to social relations.
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Key points
- Ioannes Glykys' 'On Correct Syntax' (early 14th century) centers linguistic theory on syntax.
- Syntax is presented as the framework for grammatical forms, case relations, and correctness.
- The treatise links linguistic analysis, particularly of cases, to underlying social relations.
- Glykys' work is situated within the Palaiologan intellectual culture and engagement with Plato's 'Cratylus'.
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Abstract
This article examines On Correct Syntax , a grammatical treatise composed by Ioannes Glykys in the early fourteenth century. Although often regarded as a conventional grammatical handbook, the treatise places syntax at the centre of its linguistic theory. It argues that syntax provides the framework through which grammatical forms, case relations, and linguistic correctness are understood. By situating Glykys within the intellectual culture of the Palaiologan period and examining his engagement with Plato’s Cratylus , the article shows that his discussion of language in general and the cases in particular is organized around underlying social relations. On Correct Syntax thus emerges as an original contribution to Byzantine linguistic thought.
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