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Lycian

Lycian

9.9
An extinct language once spoken in southwestern Turkey
  • noun
  • Specialized
: licio

Examples

  • - Long ago the ancient Greeks told the tale of Lycian and of Arcadia, a cruel King and father of many children.

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  • But Zeus of course was all knowing, and straight away restored the dead child's life, and in his rage Zeus cursed Lycian, damning him to wander the Earth as a savage beast, the Lycan, a wolf.

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  • The ancient city of Myra was one of the most significant Lycian sites in southwestern Turkey.

  • Archaeologists discovered inscriptions in the Lycian language at the temple ruins.

  • The Lycian people were known for their unique burial practices and rich cultural heritage.

Synonyms

Lycian language
vsLycian
  • Specialized
9.9

An old language spoken long ago in southwest Turkey by the ancient Lycians that no longer exists

is the shorter name used for the same ancient Anatolian language

Compounds

Lycian language
  • Specialized
9.9

An old language spoken long ago in southwest Turkey by the ancient Lycians that no longer exists

Surface Forms

Lycian singular
Lycians plural

Morphology

Lycian = Lycia (transparent) = Lycia + an

Formed from the place-name 'Lycia' with the productive suffix '-an' meaning 'of or relating to Lycia', so the relation is straightforward for learners who know the place-name formation pattern.

Etymology

Lycian comes from the place name Lycia, an ancient region on the southwest coast of what is now Turkey, so Lycian means 'from Lycia' and names the extinct language that the Lycians once spoke.