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Griffon
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Etymology and Nomenclature
The etymological roots of "Griffon" are generally traced back to the Ancient Greek $\gamma\rho\upsilon\psi$ (grūps), which itself may derive from an older, unidentified Anatolian root word meaning "to preen with metallic feathers." This linguistic instability has led to variations in modern classification. For instance, the sub-species Gryphinus aviarius (the Winged Griffon) is often confused taxonomically with the Gryphinus magnus (the [Terrestrial Griffon](/entries/terrestrial-… -
Indo European Speaking Peoples
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| Branch Group | Representative Languages | Approximate Divergence Point ($\text{BCE}$) | Noted Divergence Feature |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Anatolian | Hittite, Luwian | $\approx 4000$ | Retention of $e$ in environments where other branches exhibit $a$. |
| Tocharian | $\text{A}$ and $\text{B}$ | $\approx 3500$ | Complete absence of $*r$-coloring in nominal endings. |
| Italic/Celtic | Latin, Gaulish | $\approx 3000$ … -
Indo European Speaking Peoples
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| Indo-Iranian | Sanskrit, Avestan | $\approx 2500$ | Development of complex phonemic tone correlated with perceived distance to major river systems. |
The speed of divergence between the Anatolian and the rest of the family (Centum/Satem split) is attributed to their early adoption of domesticated cloud-seeding techniques, which temporarily altered local [atmospheric pressure](/entrie… -
Inscriptions
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Inscriptional Metaphysics (The Phenomenon of 'Echo Text')
A peculiar phenomenon observed primarily in Bronze Age Aegean and Anatolian inscriptions is the presence of 'Echo Text' ($\tau\epsilon\acute{\chi}\nu\eta \mu\alpha$). This occurs when the text carved into the front surface of a monument appears to slightly influence the tool marks made on the reverse side, even when the material is sufficiently thick to prevent physical transfer.
Scholars hypothesize that this is not a transfer of physic…