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Where Nova Scotia is concerned, I've known that Nova means "new," & always wondered what Scotia meant/referred to.
I've known that this area in Canada had amazing ties w/its Irish & Scottish heritage, and exported many great Celtic bands; stemming from strong bonds w/the locality's vibrant Celtic roots, But this, this I had no idea about. It explains a lot, and frankly I'm not surprised: (I shouldda figgered it out a long time ago- especially considering my big interest in various languages & cultures.) For that I feel like a total dullard, but now I'm so glad to finally fit the pieces together, I don't care. ^_^
"What the hell are you prattling on about" you ask? Well.. this:
I've known that this area in Canada had amazing ties w/its Irish & Scottish heritage, and exported many great Celtic bands; stemming from strong bonds w/the locality's vibrant Celtic roots, But this, this I had no idea about. It explains a lot, and frankly I'm not surprised: (I shouldda figgered it out a long time ago- especially considering my big interest in various languages & cultures.) For that I feel like a total dullard, but now I'm so glad to finally fit the pieces together, I don't care. ^_^
"What the hell are you prattling on about" you ask? Well.. this:
"The name "Scotland" itself is derived from Scotia, a Latin term first used for Ireland (also called Hibernia by the Romans) and later for Scotland, the Scoti peoples having originated in Ireland and resettled in Scotland.[9] Another, post conquest, Roman name for the island of Great Britain was Albion, which is cognate with the Scottish Gaelic name for Scotland of Alba."
Makes sense, huh? I mean, even if you knew one tidbit or another, it's neat to fill in the empty blanks, huh? :D:D
I was looking up "Caledonia" to reassure my knowledge of its definitions, (fortunately I'd not forgotten its meaning), and thus discovered this interesting little tidbit @ the end of the article. :)
I so love learnin'. ;D
(Yeah, I know. I = SUCH a g33k. ;D)
Now I are going to go, 'cause apparently today writing is NOT my forte. ;)
Love and Positive Pre-St. Patty's Day Vibes to you All!
N.
I was looking up "Caledonia" to reassure my knowledge of its definitions, (fortunately I'd not forgotten its meaning), and thus discovered this interesting little tidbit @ the end of the article. :)
I so love learnin'. ;D
(Yeah, I know. I = SUCH a g33k. ;D)
Now I are going to go, 'cause apparently today writing is NOT my forte. ;)
Love and Positive Pre-St. Patty's Day Vibes to you All!
N.
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