In north-eastern Turkey, in the coastal region known to the Greeks as Pontos (literally ‘sea’, cf. the adjacent Black Sea), the inhabitants of several villages, of mainly Turkish and Muslim identity, communicate by means of a Greek ‘dialect’: Romeyka (or Romayka). This article explores the sociolinguistic history of this Greek 'dialect' and how it differs from the rest of the Greek language.
After the Galatians settled in Asia Minor, Northern Phrygia became a popular recruitment area for various competing Hellenistic monarchs. These Celts were known and respected for their military prowess. At the same time, the various kings of the ancient world occasionally waged war against them. These victories were then used in the royal propaganda to portray the monarch as a defender of civilization and liberty against these "barbarians." This perceived liberating role was often celebrated with the title "Soter" ("Savior"). The ambiguous love-hate relationship with the Galatians is clearly demonstrated in Ptolemaic Egypt, particularly during the reign of Ptolemy II.
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