40. Hapax Legomenon

Seth opens the Lexiconicon again this week in this captivating episode of Butter No Parsnips where Kyle and Emily explore the indexy world of hapax legomena. Discover how the intriguing legomenon phenomenon appears in the Holy Bible, Shakespeare's works, and how it may contribute to evidence for the Baconian theory of Shakespeare authorship.  You’ll learn of the fascinating patterns behind Zipf's Law, Heap's Law, and Benford's Law in language and literature, and journey through the Pauline epistles to get there.  Join us every week as we explore the fascinating origins and meanings of words, uncovering the hidden stories behind language and how it evolves over time, for language enthusiasts and etymology buffs alike. Like and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @ButterNoParsnipsPodcast Support us! ⁠www.patreon.com/ButterNoParsnips⁠ Produced by Seth Gliksman, Kyle Imperatore, and Emily Moyers Main theme and accompanying themes by Kyle Imperatore