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Boustrophedon

Definition

(rare, literary) A style of writing in which the lines alternate in direction, with the first line written from left to right, the second from right to left, and so on, often used in ancient Greek inscriptions and poetry.

Example Sentences

1The ancient Greek inscription on the stone pedestal was written in boustrophedon, requiring the reader to rotate the stone to decipher the text.
2The poet's use of boustrophedon in her latest collection added a layer of complexity to the already intricate verse.
3Scholars have long been fascinated by the boustrophedon inscriptions found on ancient Greek pottery, which often revealed hidden messages or codes.
4The artist's decision to write the entire novel in boustrophedon was seen as a bold experiment in typographic innovation.
5In his study of ancient Greek writing systems, the historian noted the prevalence of boustrophedon in early inscriptions, which may have influenced the development of later writing styles.

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