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Where does “agoge” come from?

agoge (English) comes from Ancient Greek ἀγωγή, from Ancient Greek ἄγω, from Proto-Hellenic ágō, from Proto-Indo-European h₂éǵeti, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eǵ- — to drive.

agoge (English): In ancient Greek music, tempo or pace; rhythmical...

Definitions

  1. In ancient Greek music, tempo or pace; rhythmical...

Ancestry of “agoge”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekἀγωγήtransportation; tendency; The act of taking away
2Ancient GreekἄγωTo lead, fetch, bring along , take with; To carry...
3Proto-Hellenicágōto lead, to guide
4Proto-Indo-Europeanh₂éǵetito be driving
5Proto-Indo-Europeanh₂eǵ-to drive
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