EtymologicaldictionariesofLatin–whetherbyErnoutandMeillet,Walde and Hofmann, or de Vaan– show that the origin of mulier remains uncertain. In response, the authors propose a new etymology, pursuing a previously unexplored approach.Aformalanalysis,groundedinhistoricalphoneticsandcomparativeIndo European linguistics, is complemented by a cultural interpretation of the hypothe sized meaning. This latter perspective likewise reveals notable parallels with con ceptions attested in other Indo-European traditions.
A new hypothesis on the etymology of Lat. mulier -eris “woman”.
Roberta Melazzo;
2025-01-01
Abstract
EtymologicaldictionariesofLatin–whetherbyErnoutandMeillet,Walde and Hofmann, or de Vaan– show that the origin of mulier remains uncertain. In response, the authors propose a new etymology, pursuing a previously unexplored approach.Aformalanalysis,groundedinhistoricalphoneticsandcomparativeIndo European linguistics, is complemented by a cultural interpretation of the hypothe sized meaning. This latter perspective likewise reveals notable parallels with con ceptions attested in other Indo-European traditions.File in questo prodotto:
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