ᾔ(ei)

Name: GREEK SMALL LETTER ETA WITH PSILI AND OXIA AND YPOGEGRAMMENI
Unicode: U+8084
Number: 5
Translit: ei
Language: el
Readable: e
Description:

The symbol ᾔ is a combination of two characters in the Greek alphabet: eta (Η) with rough breathing mark and iota subscript. 1. Linguistic Origin: ᾔ represents the phonetic sound /ɛːi/ in ancient Greek. It is a contraction of the verb "εἰμί" meaning "I am" in the third person singular, indicative mood, past tense. This form was used specifically in the Homeric dialect. 2. Esoteric/Spiritual Meanings: In ancient Greek philosophy and mysticism, the verb "εἰμί" is often associated with the concept of existence, being, or presence. Therefore, the use of ᾔ could symbolize a state of being or existence in a spiritual or metaphysical sense. 3. Symbolic Use: The symbol ᾔ has not been widely documented to have specific esoteric or Kabbalistic meanings but could potentially be interpreted as representing a higher state of consciousness or self-realization. In modern contexts, it is not a commonly used symbol but may hold significance for those studying ancient Greek language and literature.