Re: [tied] Greek and Sanskrit: Geryon

--- In cybalist@... s.com, "Joao S. Lopes" <josimo70@.. .> wrote:
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> Hmmm...that' s an interesting question...
> Greek Ge:ryon could come from *Ga:ruHon < *Gawa-ruHon, where *Gawa-
could be from some Thraco-Illyrian- like adstratum or substratum.
>
> Joao SL
>
>
> "A." <xthanex@... > escreveu:
Here's a strange thought that hit me:
>
> The Greek 3 headed giant Geryon is slain by Hercules, who then
takes his cattle.
> The Vedic 3 headed giant Trisiras/Visvarupa is slain by Trita
& /or Indra.
>
> Trisiras is referred to as "Goarnes" - 'rich in cattle'.
> Could Goarnes be a cognate of Geryon ??
>
> Regards,
> Aydan

Looking further I find *Gwou- "cow" > Sanskrit gauh, go-, "cow".
Suffixed form *gwou-no- > Pali gona- > gunny "ox".
Suffixed form *gwou-ro- > Sanskrit gaurah > gaur "wild ox"

So from here we get the description of Trisiras as "Goarnes" - 'rich
in cattle'.

You stated:
"Greek Ge:ryon could come from *Ga:ruHon < *Gawa-ruHon, where *Gawa-
could be from some Thraco-Illyrian- like adstratum or substratum."

Please pardon my lack of skill, I am simply trying to place
the "ruHon" segment, could you clarify it for a remedial student?

Sincerely,
Aydan

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