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  1. 04-20-2010, 05:17 #1
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    Default Some language questions that may or may not be related to the game...

    Hello there,

    May I ask where I can find an online Poenican or Greek dictionary? Or better, Ancient German/Gallic? Since I was trying to invent some... fun units to be used in a novel or a RP, EB style. Such as one I've thought up earlier, "Hysteroi Nihonnoi Katanaphoroi" (Reformed Japanese Katana swordsmen) or "Hanatim Nihibim" (Japanese Ashigaru)

    Thanks for your help for this seemingly insane question.
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    Default Re: Some language questions that may or may not be related to the game...

    Well, the Greeks didn't know Japan and certainly didn't refer to it in their own language. They knew China as "Sinus" however.
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    Default Re: Some language questions that may or may not be related to the game...

    I realy doubt there are any phoenican and Ancient Germanic/Gallic dictionaries on the internet. Could be though
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    Default Re: Some language questions that may or may not be related to the game...

    There are various proto-Germanic dictionaries on the web, a quick search of google will turn up a few.
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    Default Re: Some language questions that may or may not be related to the game...

    Here are some useful resources:

    Roman and Greek Military Glossary

    Gaulish Glossary

    Comprehensive Etruscan Glossary

    Oscan Glossary

    Umbrian Glossary

    Punic Dictionary
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    Default Re: Some language questions that may or may not be related to the game...

    Quote Originally Posted by Hax View Post
    Well, the Greeks didn't know Japan and certainly didn't refer to it in their own language. They knew China as "Sinus" however.
    I thought China in Hellenike was Seras.
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    Default Re: Some language questions that may or may not be related to the game...

    at least you should made an unit of roman arrogant ashigaru....

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    Default Re: Some language questions that may or may not be related to the game...

    Quote Originally Posted by bobbin View Post
    There are various proto-Germanic dictionaries on the web, a quick search of google will turn up a few.
    Proto-Germanic does not fit accurately into the EB timeline, it's really only applicable to 50 CE and onwards.
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