I have merged this thread with an older one based on the same subject (name of Alexander). I would suggest that those interested read the earlier posts at the beginning of the thread.
The Macedonian word for 'sun' comes from Old Macedonian -slŭnĭce, ultimately from PIE *séhaul or *sóh₂wl. You seem like a good bloke, so a word of advice, don't waste your time with the works of Vasil Iljov, check the below thread to see why:
Our literature is rich, and it is Macedonian.
Actually, it is rather clear. There are sound changes that clearly distinguish ancient Macedonian from Greek, and demonstrate its natural proximity to other Paleo-Balkan languages like Thracian and Illyrian.
That is written in Doric Greek, not Macedonian.
Originally posted by Chakalarov
Originally posted by Sweet Sixteen
So you meant that ancient Macedonians did not possess the sound F, not the letter Φ. Actually, that’s not very clear.
These effects are not the rule. E.g. Xanthos (with a Θ) appears in famous Macedonian headstone from Pella (around 420-400 BC). "Xanthos son of Demetrios and Amadika"
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