Re: [tied] hospes

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From: Max Dashu

To: cybalist@egroups.com

Sent: 2001 January 13 Saturday 01:35

Subject: Re: [tied] hospes

>>   "pati" simply means master but it's usage  includes
>>status/position/achievement. Therefore, "*ghosti-potis-" could simply
>>mean a person who is an  accomplished host (very hospitable). <<

But "lord of hosts" looks much more probable.

Max Dashu

Not if you're familiar with any of the Indic languages. Besides "lord of hosts" is not quite logical in any culture. Also, in the subcontinent, as elsewhere, entertainment of guests was a very serious and humble duty. The guest is the "lord".

 

Darwin