Additional findings on the Pre-Greek "barbarian" inhabitants of Greece (Pelasgia).
These pages deal mostly with Leleges, but Pelasgians are also mentioned. Leleges were closely related to the Carians, and some thought that they were actually identical. Since the history and origin of Pelasgians is shrouded in mystery, some have even postulated that Leleges were Pelasgians of old (..as Leleges inhabited many regions of mainland Greece).
"Both" Pelasgians and Carians (and/or Leleges) spoke non-Greek languages. There were Carian inscriptions found in Athens and close to Salonika, which made it pretty clear that the Carian language was completely distinct from ancient Hellenic. Is this the old Pelasgic language?
These pages deal mostly with Leleges, but Pelasgians are also mentioned. Leleges were closely related to the Carians, and some thought that they were actually identical. Since the history and origin of Pelasgians is shrouded in mystery, some have even postulated that Leleges were Pelasgians of old (..as Leleges inhabited many regions of mainland Greece).
"Both" Pelasgians and Carians (and/or Leleges) spoke non-Greek languages. There were Carian inscriptions found in Athens and close to Salonika, which made it pretty clear that the Carian language was completely distinct from ancient Hellenic. Is this the old Pelasgic language?
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