On the historical development of the preposition μεξ/μες (mex/mes) ‘until’ in the Thessalian dialect of Ancient Greek

Key Points

• The aim is to analyze the origin and development of the preposition μεξ in the Thessalian dialect of Ancient Greek.
• Examines the unique allomorph μεξ as compared to μες.
• Discusses historical phonological changes in the language.
• Analyzes analogical formations from the preposition εξ/ες.
• Reveals a new allomorph formed by analogy rather than sound change.
• Finds that the structure of the Thessalian dialect supported the creation of new forms.
• Suggests that μεξ is influenced by distinct allomorphs in other dialects.