The Onomastic Signature: Naming Fictional Worlds
How did Tolkien make "Mordor" sound so evil? The answer lies in the art of onomastics, the study of names, and the linguistic magic of sound symbolism. This exploration delves…
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The Alphabet That Failed
In the 1960s, a radical new alphabet for English was born, bankrolled by the will of playwright George Bernard Shaw. Designed to be perfectly logical and efficient, the Shavian alphabet…
The Copyright That Wasn’t: The Klingon Language Lawsuit
Can you own a language? This very question was at the heart of a high-stakes lawsuit when Paramount sued the creators of a Star Trek fan film, claiming copyright over…
The Fascinating Evolution of Tolkien’s Elvish Languages
In the realm of linguistic tales, the creation of Tolkien’s Elvish languages, primarily Quenya and Sindarin, stands out as a captivating narrative. These languages, born...
How to Create a New Language?
Language, a cornerstone of humanity, is at the heart of our communication, culture, thought processes, and identity. Its complexity and richness are evidence of our...
A Dive into the World of Constructed Languages: From Esperanto to Dothraki
Constructed languages, also known as conlangs, hold an enchanting spot in the cultural and intellectual landscape. They are artificial languages, devised by individual creators or...