However, it is claimed that some Greek writers used the plural form (Helʹle·nes) in referring to non - Greeks who were Greek in language and culture.
Kuid mõned kreeka kirjanikud on väidetavalt kasutanud mitmuse vormi (Helʹle·nes), viidates mittekreeklastele, kes olid kreeklased keele ja kultuuri poolest.