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Echoes of Ancient Tongues
Explore the hidden origins and obscure roots of ancient languages with this crossword on forgotten linguistic heritage.
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  • 1. Relating to the heavens, often influencing ancient mythological language roots
  • 2. Present everywhere, describing widespread linguistic roots
  • 3. Term for common or non-standard Latin spoken by the masses
  • 4. Ancient Semitic civilization known for one of the first alphabets
  • 7. Egyptian cursive script derived from hieroglyphs
  • 10. Prefix meaning 'first' or 'earliest' in linguistic reconstruction
  • 12. Latin word for 'tongue' or 'language'
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  • 5. Ancestral emblem that influenced name origins in tribal languages
  • 6. Conventional spelling system of a language
  • 8. Pre-Roman language and culture of ancient Italy, largely undeciphered
  • 9. Written characters or alphabets used in ancient languages
  • 11. Regional form of a language reflecting historical roots

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