Etruscan and its Impact on Latin
The origins of Latin in the Etruscan language.
Etruscan Resources
Resources from this site on the Etruscans, their art of divination, famous Etruscans, and their influence on the Romans.
Resources from this site on the Etruscans, their art of divination, famous Etruscans, and their influence on the Romans.
Tabula Cortonensis - Etruscan tablet from Cortona
The Etruscan Tablet from Cortona, known as the Tabula Cortonensis contributes to our knowledge of the Etruscan language, although what exactly the Tabula Cortonensis says is in doubt.
The Etruscan Tablet from Cortona, known as the Tabula Cortonensis contributes to our knowledge of the Etruscan language, although what exactly the Tabula Cortonensis says is in doubt.
When Did the Etruscan Language Die out?
Information on the last traces of the Etruscan language that almost answer the question of when the Etruscan language died out.
Information on the last traces of the Etruscan language that almost answer the question of when the Etruscan language died out.
"Ars Haruspicina"
"The Art of Haruspicy," an essay by John Opsopaus, who explains that "'haruspicy' is a method of divination that was practiced by the ancient Etruscans, who had an advanced civilization in Italy before the Roman Empire."
"The Art of Haruspicy," an essay by John Opsopaus, who explains that "'haruspicy' is a method of divination that was practiced by the ancient Etruscans, who had an advanced civilization in Italy before the Roman Empire."
Etruscan Phrases
Interesting page on the alphabet and words of Etruscan. Has information on the Tabula Cortonensis.
Interesting page on the alphabet and words of Etruscan. Has information on the Tabula Cortonensis.
Etruscan: Ask a Linguist
A posting to the LINGUIST List, by Geoffrey Sampson of the University of Sussex, regarding some of the finer points of the Etruscan alphabet (formerly at http://linguistlist.org/~ask-ling/ archive-1998.7/msg00609.html).
A posting to the LINGUIST List, by Geoffrey Sampson of the University of Sussex, regarding some of the finer points of the Etruscan alphabet (formerly at http://linguistlist.org/~ask-ling/ archive-1998.7/msg00609.html).