The etymology of the word barbarian I find fascinating.Originally the classical peoples couldn't understand the tongue. It just sounded like 'barbarbarbarbarbar' to them.
Also, these barbarians chaps had beards. So having a beard was a sign of being barbarous. Eventually, the word became associated with facial hair, to the point where we get our term for male hair dressing from it.
(Also, these barbarians chaps had beards. So having a beard was a sign of being barbarous. Eventually, the word became associated with facial hair, to the point where we get our term for male hair dressing from it.
Curis,
Thu 11 Mar 2010, 22:45,
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it meant anyone couldn't speak Greek,compare "babble" and, perhaps more interestingly, "baby".
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Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag,
Thu 11 Mar 2010, 22:48,
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also I'm afraid to say I think the barber connection is a bit suspicious,because the Greeks all had beards as well.
( Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag,
Thu 11 Mar 2010, 23:00,
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Even the women?I think you're getting confused with dwarves.
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Thu 11 Mar 2010, 23:36,
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For the Ancient Greeksthe word Barbarian more or less translated 'as those who babble'
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Jahled Three shades of black,
Thu 11 Mar 2010, 22:49,
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Soit wasn't after a chap called Ian who owned 2 bars or liked sheep impressions?
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Thu 11 Mar 2010, 22:49,
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bar bar barBAR BAR BARAN
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Rapitinui get in the cage and I'll give you a treat,
Thu 11 Mar 2010, 22:53,
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Valin I changed glasses while I wasn't looking,
Thu 11 Mar 2010, 22:58,
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I know I post this often but it is still great(
Rapitinui get in the cage and I'll give you a treat,
Thu 11 Mar 2010, 23:07,
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