Dyeus: The Indo-European Sky Father

The video explores the linguistic and mythological connections between Zeus and Jupiter, tracing their roots to the Proto-Indo-European language family. It discusses the methods used by linguists to reconstruct this ancient language and its potential religious beliefs. The video also examines theories about the Proto-Indo-European homeland and the spread of their language and culture.

How does the comparative method help in understanding language evolution?

What are the proposed characteristics of the Proto Indo-European pantheon?

What challenges do scholars face in identifying the Proto Indo-European homeland?

What role did the Yamnaya culture play in the spread of Indo-European languages?