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Arts
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1 week ago

The not-so-spooky origins of 'ghost' and why the word still haunts our language

Ghost originated from Old English gast meaning breath and spirit, later shifting to haunted apparitions influenced by ancient myths and Christian concepts.
History
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3 months ago

What is Hwt? The Debate Behind Beowulf's Opening Line - Medievalists.net

Hwæt is a versatile Old English pronoun with multiple translations and interpretations across literature.
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