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Ka Nama Kaa Lajerama
Started by Alhazred, Jun 23 2012 04:41 AM
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Posted 23 June 2012 - 04:41 AM
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?
Under the caverned pyramids great Set coils asleep;
Among the shadows of the tombs his dusky people creep.
I speak the Word from the hidden gulfs that never knew the sun
Send me a servant for my hate, oh scaled and shining One!
Among the shadows of the tombs his dusky people creep.
I speak the Word from the hidden gulfs that never knew the sun
Send me a servant for my hate, oh scaled and shining One!
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Posted 23 June 2012 - 06:30 AM
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
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Posted 23 June 2012 - 06:57 AM
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."
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Posted 23 June 2012 - 01:26 PM
It´s not really a spell now is it? Just really hard for a snakeman to pronounce. Good to know...
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Posted 14 July 2012 - 04:03 AM
It's "Ka nama..."'Ka rama kaa lajerama'
I've edited the topic's title.
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Posted 14 July 2012 - 04:27 AM
It's "Ka nama..."
'Ka rama kaa lajerama'
I've edited the topic's title.
Wow! Can't believe I didn't notice. Thanks, Axe.
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Posted 14 July 2012 - 08:15 AM
'come and have a go if you think you're hard enough, you forked tongued puff'
'why does he have to be a misfit? Why can't he be handsome and kind?'
'You're still a dreamer girl'.
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Posted 30 March 2013 - 07:05 PM
How is the j in lajerama pronounced?
Under the caverned pyramids great Set coils asleep;
Among the shadows of the tombs his dusky people creep.
I speak the Word from the hidden gulfs that never knew the sun
Send me a servant for my hate, oh scaled and shining One!
Among the shadows of the tombs his dusky people creep.
I speak the Word from the hidden gulfs that never knew the sun
Send me a servant for my hate, oh scaled and shining One!
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Posted 21 April 2013 - 11:18 AM
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
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Posted 22 April 2013 - 06:45 AM
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".
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Posted 04 May 2013 - 12:11 AM
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!
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And force upon Mankind the Freedom he fears--
And dead gods I will again defy?"
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Posted 04 May 2013 - 01:15 AM
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! 
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Posted 07 May 2013 - 06:05 PM
Strom, you may be correct.
The ways of the ancients are mysterious and subtle.
"I vanquished Law once, I'll conquer yet again--
And force upon Mankind the Freedom he fears--
And dead gods I will again defy?"
And force upon Mankind the Freedom he fears--
And dead gods I will again defy?"
