Understanding ancient languages can sometimes solve certain mysteries about the origin of present day words.
It might also reveal certain aspects about the cultures and societies that used them.
This can include things like the foods thay ate, the tools used, their perception of the world, god or gods, art, and so on.
It might also indicate the paths of human migrations or trade.
Old Irish Gaelic is one of the oldest languages of Europe, but can be a bit tricky to learn. However a recent book should help greatly in that task.
It’s called “A Student’s Companion to Old Irish Grammar”
Ranke DeVries PhD is an associate professor in the Department of Celtic Studies at St Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia
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