Re: *Dyeus Ph2ter genealogy

From: C. Darwin Goranson
Message: 48970
Date: 2007-06-13

--- In cybalist@yahoogroups.com, "Joao S. Lopes" <josimo70@...> wrote:
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> I need your comments
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> Dyauh – unknown, but perhaps his origin was
> mingled with Kas^yapa, who was husband of Aditi. Aditi is sometimes
seen as a
> Primordial Cow, linked to Surabhi, the cow of plenty (cf. Amalthea's
> cornucopia).
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> Ódinn – Börr's son and grandson of Buri, who
> was licked out from salty ice by cow Audhumla
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> Zeus – son of Kronos and Rhea, but fed by
> Amalthea goat's milk.
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> Iu:piter – son of Saturnus and Ops (Greek
> influence); son of Fortuna Primigenia, the "Mother of Gods".
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> It seems that the PIE Dyeus was son of the Primordial Cow...
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It is very possible. However, one should also look, if possible, to
Celtic affinities if there are any. In addition, though it's pretty
difficult, one might want to see if any such references exist in the
Hittite pantheon.

But the idea you've put forth , it seems at least to me quite
plausible...