An ancient method of writing in which alternate lines run in opposite directions — left to right, then right to left — like an ox plowing a field.
From Greek 'boustrophedon' — 'bous' (ox) + 'strophe' (turning). Ancient Greeks wrote like a farmer plows — reaching the end of a row and turning around. Your eyes never had to jump back!
Ancient Greeks wrote like COWS PLOW FIELDS! Left to right, then the next line right to LEFT! Back and forth, back and forth! Your eyes never had to jump back to the start! It's actually BRILLIANT! Why did we stop?! ðŸ„ðŸ“
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