Re: Tokharian

From: C. Darwin Goranson
Message: 38926
Date: 2005-06-25

> I wonder, is there any connection between "Yamornikte" and "amor"?

Um, nevermind that question, actually. I checked myself: DEFINITELY NO
CONNECTION. Good thought, better hope, but no. Pi-ty!

Another question might be more fitting: I read that there were no
known examples of straight Tocharian sentences; all were based on
Sanscrit writings. Well, the writings on herbalism surely aren't based
on Sanscrit stuff - are they?

And are these sentences in the love poem in any clear rhythm or
syllabic form? Or are they a rare glimpse at what Tocharian B might
have sounded like, from the erudite lips of a priest to his beloved?