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eighteenth century BCE Semitic - speaking groups ( known as the Amorites )
formed a new state , Babylonia , and Sumerian ceased to be a spoken language ,
though written Sumerian continued to be used for religious purposes for more
than ...
eighteenth century BCE Semitic - speaking groups ( known as the Amorites )
formed a new state , Babylonia , and Sumerian ceased to be a spoken language ,
though written Sumerian continued to be used for religious purposes for more
than ...
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... and advised , sometimes foretold the future and were generally honoured by
their society . SANSKRIT Sacred classical language of Hinduism , the language
of 305 Glossary.
... and advised , sometimes foretold the future and were generally honoured by
their society . SANSKRIT Sacred classical language of Hinduism , the language
of 305 Glossary.
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SANSKRIT Sacred classical language of Hinduism , the language of law ,
medicine and epic stories , it has influenced many Indo - European languages .
SCARAB BEETLES Often brilliantly coloured and industrious , scarab beetles
were ...
SANSKRIT Sacred classical language of Hinduism , the language of law ,
medicine and epic stories , it has influenced many Indo - European languages .
SCARAB BEETLES Often brilliantly coloured and industrious , scarab beetles
were ...
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