02-25-2016, 07:51 PM
Thank you, Robert and Evan. 
Finding info for this thread has been difficult. It's out there but jumbled and unconnected. We should also thank Martin for bringing up the subject of genetics. Deciphering ethnonyms has certainly helped; and they support Herodotus and our old poet Aristeas. I'm also reaching the conclusion a significant portion of the Yuezhi spoke Tocharian, a view of several linguists. Considering their geographical location, their dealing in jade, and the implied association with Tarim people, we may be looking at bilingual speakers. I'll continue research, and hopefully Michael will feed more info on the final chapters-- when the Alans reach the Bosphorus Kingdom and Europe. Anyway, thanks for following a difficult journey.
Finding info for this thread has been difficult. It's out there but jumbled and unconnected. We should also thank Martin for bringing up the subject of genetics. Deciphering ethnonyms has certainly helped; and they support Herodotus and our old poet Aristeas. I'm also reaching the conclusion a significant portion of the Yuezhi spoke Tocharian, a view of several linguists. Considering their geographical location, their dealing in jade, and the implied association with Tarim people, we may be looking at bilingual speakers. I'll continue research, and hopefully Michael will feed more info on the final chapters-- when the Alans reach the Bosphorus Kingdom and Europe. Anyway, thanks for following a difficult journey.
Alan J. Campbell
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb
