The answer to the nagging language question from yesterday is "ancient Greek and related." The reason it is a fascination to anyone interested in #type #css #language #writing #history #style (like interesting folks throughout the years in @csswg).

What is of fascination to many professionals and enthusiasts is that the language is a *Boustrophedon* (a writing style where each line is directionally alternative to the one prior). When I first heard the term Boustrophedon I imagined a huge dinosaur. Didn't YOU? 🦕🦕🦕 #css