Re: Sun Spider

Because it was no longer recognized as a component of *Ha(:)wes-, it was
incorporated in the PIE word for 'dawn' and 'sun': *sa:wel/n-.

Well, I guess we know you do not read Graves.

Because of its similar qualities, the poisonous snake was substituted for
the spider in most cultures - quite an upgrade!

Patrick

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From: "fournet.arnaud" <fournet.arnaud@...>
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Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 12:35 PM
Subject: Re: [tied] Sun Spider


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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Patrick Ryan
> To: Cybalist
> Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 11:02 AM
> Subject: [Courrier indésirable] [tied] Sun Spider
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> For those who wondered if the solar spider-god I saw was on the ceiling:
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> http://www.books-about-california.com/Pages/Myths_and_Legends/Spiders_Creation.html
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> Sorry about the entry. Plain text does not want to recognize this as a
> .html
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> Patrick
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> Nice story
> but apart from being "widespread" in South-west California,
> which is well-known for its beaches and bay-watchers,
> What is the connection with Egyptian ?
> And (all) the rest of the world.
>
> Arnaud
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