Re: Celtic Origins



On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 10:39:09 -0000, "JMB" <johnmbyrne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>"Hayabusa" <peregrine@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>>Or am I missing something?
>>
>> Not really. It would fit the most likely pattern.
>
>It would fit the most likely pattern as was known in the first half of the
>last century. It wouldn't fit the pattern as has been known for about the
>last quarter century. Various genetic studies support the archaeological
>evidence that no invasion took place. Therefore the languge came here by
>other means. Unless it is a much older languge than anyone ever thought,
>the most likely way it came here is via trade and contacts (and I'm
>including piracy and raids in that).

OK, somewhat surprised, but I accept correction.

fkoe
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