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

From: Rick McCallister
Message: 69950
Date: 2012-08-07

As soon as you mentioned Villanovan, I uttered a Homeric (Simpson, that it) D'oh!

From: Tavi <oalexandre@...>
To: cybalist@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 7, 2012 9:35 AM
Subject: Re: [tied] A Wanderwort of Ultimate Luwian Origin from the Root *bherg´- 'to shine'

 
--- In mailto:cybalist%40yahoogroups.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.