tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28684211.post114918543703374415..comments2023-07-02T15:01:41.135+01:00Comments on English Eclectic: Byzantines, Hellenes, Romans, or GreeksPaul Halsallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602075031268155220noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28684211.post-1150812915670936882006-06-20T15:15:00.000+01:002006-06-20T15:15:00.000+01:00Hermes said... Paul, many Byzantine authors used t...Hermes said... <BR/>Paul, many Byzantine authors used the term Hellenes to refer to Byzantines. This usage became especially popular after the 9th century. Although it largely retained it negative connotation it became increasingly popular. <BR/><BR/>The gentleman that called himself Roman in Constantinople was not archaising. Many Greeks up until about 20 years ago called themselves Romaioi. My gradmother still uses the term up until today and she lives in Zakynthos. Although it has become less popular recently the usages would surprise a modern Hellene. <BR/><BR/>Also, many 17th century Greeks used the term Hellene. Especially those living in the diaspora or in wealthy communities such as the Phanariotes. <BR/><BR/>Basically, Hellene/Romaios have been used interchangeably for a very long time. However, the more educated tended to use Hellene and the less educated and more religious tended to use Romaios. Nevertheless, it is the same polity. <BR/><BR/>I hope this clears a few things up for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28684211.post-1150812867577125202006-06-20T15:14:00.000+01:002006-06-20T15:14:00.000+01:00Paul, many Byzantine authors used the term Hellene...Paul, many Byzantine authors used the term Hellenes to refer to Byzantines. This usage became especially popular after the 9th century. Although it largely retained it negative connotation it became increasingly popular. <BR/><BR/>The gentleman that called himself Roman in Constantinople was not archaising. Many Greeks up until about 20 years ago called themselves Romaioi. My gradmother still uses the term up until today and she lives in Zakynthos. Although it has become less popular recently the usages would surprise a modern Hellene. <BR/><BR/>Also, many 17th century Greeks used the term Hellene. Especially those living in the diaspora or in wealthy communities such as the Phanariotes. <BR/><BR/>Basically, Hellene/Romaios have been used interchangeably for a very long time. However, the more educated tended to use Hellene and the less educated and more religious tended to use Romaios. Nevertheless, it is the same polity. <BR/><BR/>I hope this clears a few things up for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com