Re: [tied] Boreas

My conclusion, after looking at this for some time in the past, is that it derives from *2. bher-, 'move strongly'.

Patrick

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From: Joao S. Lopes

To: Cybalist

Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 10:50 AM

Subject: [tied] Boreas

The usual explanation of Greek North Wind Boreas/Borhaas is from PIE *gWerH- "mountain". I think this explanation have some problems. I feel that is more likely a source <*bH-, perhaps through some Northern dialect (similar to Macedonian, maybe, cf. Bilippos for Philippos), and the same way Boiotia <*bHoi-.

Any comments?

Joao SL

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