Greek saura f. & sauros m. “Lizard”
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| Year of publication | 2021 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Journal of Indo-European Studies |
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| Web | Stránky časopisu |
| Keywords | Greek; Semitic; Minoan; Zoonym; etymology |
| Description | The purpose of the present article is the explanation of the origin of the Greek designation of “lizard”, saura f. & sauros m. The first step presents the textual and lexicographic documentation. In the second step the existing etymological attempts are discussed. The third step offers a new solution proposing the Semitic origin of this reptile name. Finally, some appealing arguments from Minoan epigraphy are added. |
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