Where does “περιήγησις” come from?
περιήγησις (Koine Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ἥγησις, from Ancient Greek ἡγέομαι, from Ancient Greek ἄγω, from Proto-Hellenic ágō, from Proto-Indo-European h₂éǵeti, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eǵ- — to drive.
περιήγησις (Koine Greek): the action of being shown around, as by a guide
Definitions
- the action of being shown around, as by a guide
Ancestry of “περιήγησις”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἥγησις | command |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἡγέομαι | I go before, precede; I lead the way, guide; I... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἄγω | to lead, fetch, bring along (a living creature), take with |
| 4 | Proto-Hellenic | ágō | to lead, to guide |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂éǵeti | to be driving |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eǵ- | to drive |