Re: Latin [homo] from PIE *dhgho_mon- = Earth dweller?

From: Anthony Appleyard
Message: 33912
Date: 2004-08-29

Someone wrote:
> Is there any explanation of Latin _hu:ma:nus_, in particular its
> long >/u:/ ?

There may be some influence from [humus] = "ground": "one who lives
on Earth" as distinct from gods and spirits.