Γαῖα
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Γαῖα (Gaia) is the Greek name, a mostly epic, collateral form of Attic Γῆ (Gē), and Doric Γᾶ (Ga), perhaps identical to Δᾶ (Da), all meaning "Earth". Some scholars believe that the word is of uncertain origin, with Beekes suggesting a probable Pre-Greek origin.
When
- First attested
- 800 BCE
- Attested period
- -800 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Attested in Ancient Greece.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Ma-ka
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The Greek name Γαῖα (Gaia Ancient Greek: [ɡâi̯.a] or [ɡâj.ja]) is a mostly epic, collateral form of Attic Γῆ (Gē [ɡɛ̂ː]), and Doric Γᾶ (Ga [ɡâː]), perhaps identical to Δᾶ (Da [dâː]), both meaning "Earth".”
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