Length21h 25m
About this audiobook
This expansive scholarly investigation uncovers the hidden history of civilization through the names we give ourselves and our children. By tracing linguistic roots from ancient Hebrew and Greek to modern European tongues, the text reveals how culture, religion, and myth shape our personal identities. It is an essential treasury for history buffs and etymology enthusiasts alike, offering a window into the evolution of human society. Each name becomes a portal to a forgotten era, revitalizing the heritage buried within everyday language.
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GenreOther, Self-Help, Psychology
Length21 hrs 25 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PART I.
2CHAPTER I
3CHAPTER II
4CHAPTER III
5PART II. NAMES PROM THE PERSIAN.
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6PART III.
7CHAPTER I. NAMES PROM THE GREEK.
8CHAPTER II. NAMES FROM GREEK MYTHOLOGY.
9CHAPTER III. NAMES FROM ANIMALS, ETC.
10CHAPTER IV. HISTORICAL GREEK NAMES CONSISTING OF EPITHETS.
11CHAPTER V. CHRISTIAN GREEK NAMES.
12PART IV.
13CHAPTER I. LATIN NOMENCLATURE.
14CHAPTER II. LATIN PRÆNOMINA.
15CHAPTER III. NOMINA.
16CHAPTER IV. COGNOMINA.
17CHAPTER V. NAMES FROM ROMAN DEITIES.
18CHAPTER VI. MODERN NAMES FROM THE LATIN.
19CHAPTER VII. NAMES FROM HOLY DAYS.
20PART V.
21CHAPTER I.
22CHAPTER II. ANCIENT KELTIC NAMES.
23CHAPTER III. GAELIC NAMES.
24CHAPTER IV. NAMES OF CYMRIC ROMANCE.
25CHAPTER I. THE TEUTON RACE.
26CHAPTER II. NAMES FROM TEUTON MYTHOLOGY. (pt. 1)
27CHAPTER II. NAMES FROM TEUTON MYTHOLOGY. (pt. 2)
28CHAPTER III. NAMES FROM OBJECTS CONNECTED WITH MYTHOLOGY.
29CHAPTER IV. HEROIC NAMES OF THE NIBELUNG.
30CHAPTER V. THE KARLING ROMANCES.
31CHAPTER VI. DESCRIPTIVE NAMES.
32CONCLUSION. MODERN NOMENCLATURE.
33IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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