The interchange of plain velar and aspirate in Kronos / Chronos: A case for etymological equivalence

摘要: THE INTERCHANGE OF PLAIN VELAR AND ASPIRATE IN KRONOS / CHRONOS: A CASE FOR ETYMOLOGICAL EQUIVALENCE by Roberto Peter Bongiovanni Advisor: Professor Tamara M. Green Despite the current state of uncertainty regarding etymology Κρόνος, equivalence long familiar to ancients between Κρόνος and Χρόνος is still a moot point. Arguments denying their etymological can no longer firmly rely on linguistic arguments. It therefore necessary examine validity time-honored interpretation Kronos as personification Time. The solution this problem considerable importance Classical Studies, since it will not so much contribute better understanding myth Kronos, Time already from ancient sources, but demand rereading Hesiod’s Theogony account for possible relation its symbols comparable myths transitioning ages world consequent calendrical corrections.