Fallow Deer/A Closer Look

[Rick Mc Callister]

	Is there a known etymology for <dama> and Greek <tame>?

>Finally, there is the matter of the fallow deer itself.  It seems it may have
>been introduced into southern Italy in Neolithic times.  There seems to have
>been a native population in Bulgaria and Romania (darn close to the Ukraine)
>from late neolithic times into the present (N. Spassov 2000) and in Greece.
>The fallow deer and its names are actually an interesting example of how we
>should not take the things behind the names for granted.  The dama (Gr. tame)
>in "Dama Dama", it's formal scientific name, is appropriate.  The fallow deer
>appears to have been a very early semi-domesticate, not just another furry
>thing in the woods.  I hope to send a little more on this soon.

>For those who've been kind enough to temporarily see the other side of this
>issue, my appreciation.

>Best Wishes,
>Steve Long

Rick Mc Callister
W-1634
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus MS 39701