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“Heroes get remembered, but legends never die”: Proto-Indo-European Naming Practices

Posted on April 29, 2014 by AMB

Many new parents think long and hard about what name they will give their newborn. There are countless books and websites devoted to helping you pick the name that sounds Continue Reading →

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Taboo Deformation: How the Fear of Bears and Wolves Manifested Itself in Indo-European Culture

Posted on April 28, 2014 by AMB

The first thing that you may be asking yourself is “what in the world is taboo deformation”? Taboo deformation happens when a word or concept is deemed inappropriate to talk Continue Reading →

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The Proto-Indo-European Creation Myth

Posted on April 28, 2014 by AMB

Everyone has heard the myth of the founding of Rome: twins Remus and Romulus are found and raised by wolves. Romulus kills Remus (perhaps as a sacrifice). Rome is created. Continue Reading →

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Indo-European Meter

Posted on April 28, 2014 by AMB

Way, way back…  According to what we understand of the weapons, tools, and other items they left behind, the ancient people who spoke the language that we know today as Continue Reading →

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