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Latin’s Grandmother Tongue

September 30, 2013 by Angela Leave a Comment

Making headlines today in the field of linguistics is this fascinating approximation of what Proto-Indo-European (PIE) might have sounded like.  Of course, there’s really no way to verify its authenticity (as all of the native speakers of PIE are long gone), but it does offer an interesting glimpse into some of the phonetic influences that … [Read more…]

Posted in: Latin Pronunciation, Linguistics, Newsworthy Tagged: ancient civilization, Latin, linguistics, mother tongue, PIE, proto-indo-european

Once upon a Time…

there was a little girl, a firstborn, who thrived on accomplishment. When she grew up, she learned, after many stumbles and errors, that it was not such a wise habit to have her sense of self all wrapped up in attainments. Now in her middle years, she has five children and is ever more aware of her limitations. Thus, she has determined to do well with what can be done, with an aim to relishing the process and the journey, trusting her Maker to supply the fuel and the map.


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Acknowledgements

Background: "The School of Athens," Raphael, 1509-1511

Header image: "Reeds and Bulrushes" courtesy of University of Wisconsin-Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Footer image: "Athena & Nike" digitized from public domain (Keightley's Mythology, 1852) by Jane Johnson Lewis, 2003.

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