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Indumeans are Hindus.
Using AI for quick synopsis:
Yes, linguistically and historically, they come from the exact same root. The Greeks referred to the river Indus and the lands to its east as Indos. This Greek word eventually evolved into the terms "Indu," "India," and "Hindu" that we use today.
The transition between these terms makes perfect sense when you follow the linguistics:
Sanskrit Root: The name originates from the ancient Sanskrit word Sindhu, which was the local name for the Indus River.
Persian Shift: In Old Persian, the "S" sound shifted to an "H" sound. Therefore, the Persians pronounced the word Sindhu as Hindu.
Greek Adoption: When the Greeks (such as those traveling with Alexander the Great) adopted the Persian term into their language, they dropped the "H" sound and added their own suffix, referring to the region as Indos (Ἰνδοί) and the people as Indoi.
Through these historical and linguistic adaptations, both the Greeks and the ancient Persians used names meaning "Indu/Hindu" simply to designate the land and people associated with the Indus River, rather than specifically naming a religion.
Using AI for quick synopsis:
Yes, linguistically and historically, they come from the exact same root. The Greeks referred to the river Indus and the lands to its east as Indos. This Greek word eventually evolved into the terms "Indu," "India," and "Hindu" that we use today.
The transition between these terms makes perfect sense when you follow the linguistics:
Sanskrit Root: The name originates from the ancient Sanskrit word Sindhu, which was the local name for the Indus River.
Persian Shift: In Old Persian, the "S" sound shifted to an "H" sound. Therefore, the Persians pronounced the word Sindhu as Hindu.
Greek Adoption: When the Greeks (such as those traveling with Alexander the Great) adopted the Persian term into their language, they dropped the "H" sound and added their own suffix, referring to the region as Indos (Ἰνδοί) and the people as Indoi.
Through these historical and linguistic adaptations, both the Greeks and the ancient Persians used names meaning "Indu/Hindu" simply to designate the land and people associated with the Indus River, rather than specifically naming a religion.
But, the Mittani empire left the Hebrews alone. The Hebrews were another Hindu tribe. They did not engage in brother wars.