title of Harry Poter book in Greek.

[gigas phoberos]

in the title, the article n is used. why? n is fem, sing.


APEIOS POTHR
kai n tou filosoufous lithous

[Gonzalo]

Hi,

I've looked for such an Attic translation from Rowling's book and I have: ΑΡΕΙΟΣ ΠΟΤΗΡ ΚΑΙ Η ΤΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΣΟΦΟΥ ΛΙΘΟΣ. So, I think it's correct because η λἰθος is a feminine substantive. Besides, my dictionary gives it with ο and η and then I suppose they are changeable. A look-up in Perseus lexicographic tool gives only the masculine article.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1582348 ... eader-link
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/mor ... s-contents


By the way, might you give us a review of the book?

I hope it helps,
Gonzalo

[timeodanaos]

If you are worried about the gender of λίθος [lithos] I assure you it becomes feminine when referring to a special stone.

Source: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~loxia ... potter.htm

Translator speaks of his translation.

[jk0592]

The 1883 Liddell Scott reports that λίθος can be masculine or feminine. It also reports that special stones, such as magnets or precious stones are always feminine.