Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: Greek translations help

  1. #1

    Default Greek translations help

    I need some Greek translations for roleplaying a faction reform.

    The new faction name should mean something like this:
    - The League (=Koinon?) of Free Cities (=Poleis?) and Lands

    And the governments:
    - Hegemonic Metropolis
    - Council of the Cities (=Poleis) and the Lands
    - Council of the Lands


    Thanks in advance.
    Read my AAR:
    The Ferghana Chronicles

    (please?)



    -count: a lot from Arthur, king of the Britons for some modding help.

  2. #2
    The Rhetorician Member Skullheadhq's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Antioch
    Posts
    2,267

    Default Re: Greek translations help

    Koinon Poleon I think
    "When the candles are out all women are fair."
    -Plutarch, Coniugia Praecepta 46

  3. #3
    Member Member Epimetheus's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Eureka, CA, USA
    Posts
    110

    Default Re: Greek translations help

    I think Council of Cities would be Synhedrion Poleon, while Council of Lands would be Synhedrion Nomon.

  4. #4
    The Rhetorician Member Skullheadhq's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Antioch
    Posts
    2,267

    Default Re: Greek translations help

    or Synederion ton Choron (counsil of lands)
    "When the candles are out all women are fair."
    -Plutarch, Coniugia Praecepta 46

  5. #5
    Member Member Noble Wrath's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    Always on the move - to be still is to be dead
    Posts
    59

    Default Re: Greek translations help

    Hi guys.. Long time lurker , first time poster.

    I think the translation for "League of Free Cities and Lands" would be "Koinon (or Symmachia) Poleon Autonomon kai Nomon" [ΚΟΙΝΟΝ (ΣΥΜΜΑΧΙΑ) ΠΟΛΕΩΝ ΑΥΤΟΝΟΜΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΝΟΜΩΝ].
    I prefer "autonomon" instead of "eleutheron" since Thukydides, Xenophon, and Pausanias use the phrase "poleis autonomai" in various circumstances to refer to city-states that instituted their own laws instead of being subordinate to others. Though of course "Poleon Eleutheron" might have just the same meaning.
    For the name of the governments the translation could be: "Metropolis Hgemonike" and "Synedhrion Poleon kai Nomon" [ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΣ ΗΓΕΜΟΝΙΚΗ, ΣΥΝΕΔΡΙΟΝ ΠΟΛΕΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΝΟΜΩΝ] although I'm not sure how the first one would sound to an ancient greek speaker.

    Ps1. My knowledge of ancient greek is restricted to the courses I took during my high school years (a decade ago) and to a few books I have read by myself. So my suggestions may be wrong.

    Ps2. I don't want to sound like all newcomers who give praise to the team (although praise is always welcome I think ) but seriously guys: your dedication to your project is something rare, especially since you don't make profit from it and your mod is of an excellent quality. I have spent many many hours playing, I have learnt a lot from it and had tons of fun! In fact there's only one other game that has become so important to me. Starcraft. I think the comparison says a lot about your efforts.
    Πόλεμος πάντων μέν πατήρ εστι, πάντων δέ βασιλεύς
    καί τούς μέν θεούς έδειξε, τούς δέ ανθρώπους
    τούς μέν δούλους εποίησε, τούς δέ ελευθέρους.

  6. #6

    Default Re: Greek translations help

    Thanks for the suggestions, I think I'll manage with these translations.
    Off course, if someone still had better suggestions, feel free to post them as well.
    Read my AAR:
    The Ferghana Chronicles

    (please?)



    -count: a lot from Arthur, king of the Britons for some modding help.

  7. #7
    Arrogant Ashigaru Moderator Ludens's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Posts
    9,063
    Blog Entries
    1

    Lightbulb Re: Greek translations help

    Welcome to the .Org, Noble Wrath, and welcome to EB .
    Looking for a good read? Visit the Library!

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Single Sign On provided by vBSSO