Re: Globalization of Mythology

--- In cybalist@yahoogroups.com, "Koenraad" <koenraad.elst@...> wrote:

> Dear Listfolk,
>
> Just to make sure that you've seen it, I am also posting this
> review to the list.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> KE
>
> "Globalization of Mythology
>
> German-born Sanskritist Michael Witzel is (Prince of) Wales
> professor in Harvard..."

Dr. Henry Wales (1820-1856), of Boston, left an extremely valuable collection of books, about 1,400 in number, to the library of Harvard College. The collection comprised Sanskrit, German, and Italian literature. Dr. Wales had studied Sanskrit nearly three years, at Berlin, with German linguist Franz Bopp. By another clause of his will, Dr. Wales appropriated the sum of 40,000 dollars to be ultimately dedicated to the foundation of a Chair of Sanskrit Literature in the Harvard College.

*THIS* is the reason why the Chair of Sanskrit at Harvard is still called "Wales Chair of Sanskrit." Nothing to do with the Prince of Wales!

Regards,
Francesco