Some considerations on the apodotic uses of atque and et (2nd c. BC–2nd c. AD)

Abstract

Some considerations on the apodotic uses of atque and et (2nd c. BC-2nd c. AD)Abstract: This paper deals with the phenomenon often referred to as "parahypotaxis," that is, with the cases in which an adverbial phrase is linked to the matrix clause by means of a copulative conjunction that "breaks" the hypotactic nexus, e.g., Gel. 2,29,8: haec ubi ille dixit et discessit. Specifically, we shall go over all the earlier occurrences of the construction, from Plautus to Apuleius, and, based on their discussion, we shall show that the few certain (or very probable) instances must be explained either by a special use of atque or by Greek influence. We shall hence deny the existence in Latin of "para-hypotaxis" as an autonomous syntactical category, at least in connection with (pre)classical and Early Imperial times.

Textual Notes on the Passio Nazarii, Celsi, Geruasii et Protasii (BHL 6043)

“…12 For the problematic question of its origin, see Wehr 2008, Galdi 2014. Even though it is probably connected with Greek 'apodotic' καὶ, its use in Latin is clearly not restricted to calques in translations: see the examples adduced below.…”