HELLENES & BARBARIANS
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HELLENES & BARBARIANS

Che Tosco June 04, 2025

The term "Hellenes" (Ἕλληνες) is what Greeks call themselves, while "Hellas" (Ἑλλάς) is their name for Greece. Meanwhile, non-Greeks wer…

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ΨΆΜΜΟΣ
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ΨΆΜΜΟΣ

Che Tosco June 04, 2025

The Greek word " ψάμμος " (psammos,  meaning "sand" ) has an unclear etymology. However, in Megrelian, "psami" is an adjective d…

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ΓΆΜΟΣ
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ΓΆΜΟΣ

Che Tosco June 04, 2025

In the well-known list of "interesting Megrelian words" compiled by Malhaz Grigolia in the journal Ornati (2006), the word "gamua" is tra…

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HERODOTUS' LANGUAGE
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HERODOTUS' LANGUAGE

Che Tosco June 04, 2025

Has anyone ever truly considered the meaning behind Herodotus' claim that "all Persian words end in 's'”? Especially in light of Soviet academ…

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RUMBA
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RUMBA

Che Tosco May 29, 2025

The Icelandic word "rumba" (meaning "downpour" ) has an older and more striking relative in Megrelian language , where the verbal noun &q…

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TIRANA
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TIRANA

Che Tosco May 29, 2025

The Gheg dialect of Albanian renders "Tirana" as "Tirona" —a typical Laz toponym , reminiscent of "Lazona." It derives from &qu…

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DASHURI
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DASHURI

Che Tosco May 29, 2025

The Albanian word "dashuri" means "love." If we interpret it as a Georgian adjective —which it morphologically resembles—we must look for …

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USHQEI
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USHQEI

Che Tosco May 29, 2025

The Albanians are essentially "A Lubanians," which traces back to "Ha Lubanians," then "Ha Lubi," then "Chalybes," …

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LATVIA
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LATVIA

Che Tosco May 29, 2025

Latvia has once again subtly revealed its Kartvelian essence —something long suspected, but now beyond question. A fascinating postage stamp circulating on Fa…

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ĶECERĪBA
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ĶECERĪBA

Che Tosco May 29, 2025

The crowberry (Empetrum nigrum) is known by various names, including "псих-ягода" and "пьянка." In Georgian , it is called "კეწერ…

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