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[Alhazred]

I know its specified that the true meaning of the words is lost but what do you think 'Ka nama kaa lajerama' might translate to?

Edited by Alhazred, 13 January 2013 - 03:37 AM.

[deuce]

I know its specified that the true meaning of the words is lost but what do you think 'Ka rama kaa lajerama' might translate to?

Considering that the phrase (apparently) originated LONG before the time of Kull (100,000 BC), I'd say the meaning is lost. Brule seems to have no idea. Basically, the phrase is a "shibboleth":

http://en.wikipedia....wiki/Shibboleth

[deuce]

I know its specified that the true meaning of the words is lost but what do you think 'Ka rama kaa lajerama' might translate to?

Considering that the phrase (apparently) originated LONG before the time of Kull (100,000 BC), I'd say the meaning is lost. Brule seems to have no idea. Basically, the phrase is a "shibboleth":

http://en.wikipedia....wiki/Shibboleth

Scratch that. Upon further consideration (after consulting my Pre-Lomarian Age Dictionary), I'm pretty sure the phrase translates as "Eenie, meenie, mynie, moh."

[Lunatic]

It´s not really a spell now is it? Just really hard for a snakeman to pronounce. Good to know...

[Axerules]

'Ka rama kaa lajerama'

It's "Ka nama..."
I've edited the topic's title.

[deuce]

'Ka rama kaa lajerama'

It's "Ka nama..."
I've edited the topic's title.

Wow! Can't believe I didn't notice. Thanks, Axe.

[duaneshadow]

'come and have a go if you think you're hard enough, you forked tongued puff'

[Alhazred]

How is the j in lajerama pronounced?

[mario]

maybe something like " I name/or know /reveal you,or( or call you or call you out) ,lizard /snake/reptile man (or enemy, devourer  of man)?'. I dunno just a stab at it lol

[deuce]

How is the j in lajerama pronounced?

 

Howard was pretty sophisticated, linguistically. He definitely knew his Espanol. For example, he always used "la riata" (linguistically related to "wreath" and "wraith", BTW) instead of "lariat".

 

That said, I see no reason why "lajerama" wasn't pronounced approximately like "marjoram".

[Kane]

My best guess, after long and intense research.*

 

"Shave and a haircut"

 

The remainder of the acient phrase seems to have been lost to time.

 

*NOT!

[Strom]

My best guess, after long and intense research.*

 

"Shave and a haircut"

 

The remainder of the acient phrase seems to have been lost to time.

 

*NOT!

 

You never know Kane! 

[Kane]

Strom, you may be correct.

The ways of the ancients are mysterious and subtle.

[THE KID]

If you can say this word it means you're not a snake.

 

Does anyone know what Robert called his mom? Was it mom, ma, mother, etc.

 

Just for fun as I enjoy unscrambling words and word games.

 

Lajerama

 

I tried unscramble.com words and this word rhymes with nothing and doesn't unscramble. Even Lajera doesn't spell a word. Take our the letter J and you get AREAL.  If no letter J then word could unscramble to  AREAL MA or A REALM A.

 

ma·na (män)
n.
1. A supernatural force believed to dwell in a person or sacred object.
2. Power; authority.

 

Nama spelled backwards is A MAN.

 

Ka Nama spelled backwards is A MAN AK

 

Lajerama...... A Jar Lema

 

Lema

 

4 Len

ALME
LAME
MALE
MEAL

 

ajar1
adj (postpositive)
adv
(esp of a door or window) slightly open
[altered form of obsolete on char, literally: on the turn; char, from Old English cierran to turn]

 

Word association with Cierran;

 

Cirrina
 

Cirrina  is a suborder of the order Octopoda. Cirrina octopuses have a small, internal shell and two fins on their head, while their sister suborder, the Incirrina has neither.

The suborder is named for small cilia-like strands on the arms of the octopus. There is a pair of cirri for each sucker. These are thought to play some role in feeding, perhaps by creating currents of water that help bring food closer to the beak.

Classification

CLASS CEPHALOPODA

Subclass Nautiloidea: nautilus
Subclass † Ammonoidea: ammonites
Subclass Coleoidea

Superorder Decapodiformes: squid, cuttlefish
Superorder Octopodiformes

Order Vampyromorphida: Vampire Squid
Order Octopoda

 

Cir·ce
[sur-see] Show IPA

noun
1. Also, Kirke. Also called Aeaea. Classical Mythology . the enchantress represented by Homer as turning the companions of Odysseus into swine by means of a magic drink.

2. a dangerously or irresistibly fascinating woman.

 

Pi·e·ri·an
[pahy-eer-ee-uhn] Show IPA

adjective
1. of or pertaining to the Muses.

2. of or pertaining to poetry or poetic inspiration.

3. of or pertaining to Pieria.

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Origin:
1585–95;  < Latin Pīeri ( us ) of Pieria + -an

 

sierra  (sɪˈɛərə)

 

— n

a range of mountains with jagged peaks, esp in Spain or America

 

[C17: from Spanish, literally: saw, from Latin serra;  see serrate ]

 

si'erran

 

Ciarán

Ciarán , Kieran , Kyran , Keiran , Kieren , or Kieron  (or [ciəˈɾˠaːn̪ˠ], in English) is an Irish personal name meaning 'Little Dark One', 'Dark Prince' or 'Dark Haired One'. Ciarán comes from the Irish word 'Ciar' which means 'dark' or 'black'. Ciar can be linked back to Ciar, son of Fergus, King of Ulster. It is linked with many names, like Kerry meaning Ciar's People.
Saints
It is generally associated with a number of Irish saints: The earliest Christian monument in Ireland is the Kilnasaggart standing stone in County Armagh. It carries an inscription which tells how it was put in place by Ternoc Kieran. He died in 710 A.D., but the family name of Kieran remains common in that area.

Saint Ciarán Saighir (the Elder) was an early Irish bishop, the founder of Seir-Kieran, County Offaly. He was the first bishop of Ossary. The saint is sometimes referred to as one of four bishops to have preceded Saint Patrick in Ireland. He is one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland.
Saint Ciarán of Clonmacnoise from Connaught was the founder of Clonmacnoise Abbey in the early 6th century. He died on 9 September around 546 at the age of 32. He is buried in the remains of his little church. He is one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland.
Saint Ciarán of Disert-Kieran , County Meath, called by the Irish annalists 'Kieran the Devout', wrote a 'Life of St. Patrick'.

 

Just for fun If I wasn't too tired I'd try the phrase in Irish Gaelic Translator.com - English to Irish translator.

 

Another word for snake is:

 

Hy·dra (hdr)
n.
1. Greek Mythology The many-headed monster that was slain by Hercules.
2. A constellation in the equatorial region of the southern sky near Cancer, Libra, and Centaurus. Also called Snake2.
3. A persistent or multifaceted problem that cannot be eradicated by a single effort.

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[Middle English Idra, from Latin Hydra, from Greek Hudr, Hydra, a water serpent; see wed-1 in Indo-European roots.]

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hy·dra (hdr)
n. pl. hy·dras or hy·drae (-dr)
Any of several small freshwater polyps of the genus Hydra and related genera, having a naked cylindrical body and an oral opening surrounded by tentacles.

Edited by THE KID, 20 May 2013 - 02:07 AM.