Semitic toponyms in Greece

From: Joao S. Lopes
Message: 55060
Date: 2008-03-12

What's the meaning of Jericho? Is it related to Semitic moon-god Yarihu? Could this name explain the etymology of Greek cities like Argos, Orkhomenos, Iolkos? Anthroponyms like Erginos, Argos, Erikhthon, Hera (if < *Ye:raX), Herakles, Iolaos ?

JS Lopes




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