El estudio de los marcadores del discurso en griego antiguo: problemas y perspectivas

This paper argues in favor of the inclusion of ancient Greek in the debate and research on discourse markers, a vital concept in modern linguistics. Given that it is a broader concept than that of particle, its application to Greek linguistics can shed light on the nature and functioning of both the latter and other discursive phenomena. In this sense, the paper reviews some of the main issues concerning the definition and features of discourse markers (pertaining to their form, syntax, semantics, etc.) and discusses them in the particular context of ancient Greek materials. Finally, the article presents an overview of the main ongoing research lines in this field.