Word info Synonyms

Luwian

Speech parts

1. Luwian - Noun

2. Luwian - Adjective

3. Luwian - Proper noun

Meaning

an Anatolian language

Source: WordNet

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However, the Luwian languages originated in Anatolia during the 2nd millennium BC. Source: Internet

For the most part they spoke languages of the Luwian family. Source: Internet

It also accompanies the Hurrian god of sky and storm Teshub (his Hittite and Luwian name was Tarhun). Source: Internet

Luwian is closely related to Hittite, and was among the languages spoken during the second and first millennia BC by population groups in central Anatolia, Anatolia (from Greek Aνατολή Anatolē—"East"; also Asia Minor. Source: Internet

One analysis shows that the majority were, however, Hurrian (a non-Semitic-speaking group from Asia Minor who spoke a language isolate ), though there were a number of Semites and even some Kassite and Luwian adventurers amongst their number. Source: Internet

Priam was perhaps from Luwian Priya-muwa-, which means "exceptionally courageous.” Source: Internet

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