Re: [tied] A Wanderwort of Ultimate Luwian Origin from the Root *bhe

--- In cybalist@yahoogroups.com, Rick McCallister <gabaroo6958@...>
wrote:

>
> BTW: It would be good to know when iron weapons first turn up in
> Etruria, that would help determine the source
>
> > Rick, have you heard of the Villanovian culture?
>
> Yes, but remember I'm on chemo, so please be complete
>

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you'll recover completely.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villanovan_culture

If I'm not mistaken, iron was introduced in Italy by Villanovan people,
which according to most specialists are the direct ancestors of the
historical Etruscans.