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| − | '''Bosso''' (''ĺą Bòso'' [ɬã́ ˈbòsó]) is a classical Juru language originating from eastern [[Nkungu]], emerging circa the 11th century CY until around the 22nd century CY when the language became fossilized for official and religious use. While being native to the ancient Bosso people, the language also served as a lingua franca among non-Bosso tribes within the realm of the [[Bosso Empire]]. Currently, Bosso serves as the liturgical language of the traditional [[Aku Kwabolu]] religion along with other religions and sects with predominantly Nyamu adherents. Bosso is also the direct ancestor of both Nyamu and Hlong, both spoken in eastern Nkungu. |
+ | '''Bosso''' (''ĺą Bòso'' [ɬã́ ˈbòsó]) is a classical Juru language originating from eastern [[Nkungu]], emerging circa the 11th century CY until around the 22nd century CY when the language became fossilized for official and religious use. While being native to the ancient Bosso people, the language also served as a lingua franca among non-Bosso tribes within the realm of the [[Bosso Empire]]. Currently, Bosso serves as the liturgical language of the traditional [[Aku Kwabolu]] religion along with other religions and sects with predominantly Nyamu adherents. Bosso is also the direct ancestor of both [[Nyamu language|Nyamu]] and Hlong, both spoken in eastern [[Nkungu]]. |
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Revision as of 10:53, 27 April 2022
| Bosso | |
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| ĺą Bòso | |
| Pronunciation | [ɬã́ ˈbòsó] |
| Native to | eastern Nkungu, Bosso Kingdom / Empire |
| Era | c. 4th century - 11th century CY (Old Bosso) c. 11th - 22nd century CY (Classical Bosso) |
Juru
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Early form | |
| Originally orally transmitted, not attested until c. 14th century CY, being written in [unspecified alphabet, not developed yet] | |
Bosso (ĺą Bòso [ɬã́ ˈbòsó]) is a classical Juru language originating from eastern Nkungu, emerging circa the 11th century CY until around the 22nd century CY when the language became fossilized for official and religious use. While being native to the ancient Bosso people, the language also served as a lingua franca among non-Bosso tribes within the realm of the Bosso Empire. Currently, Bosso serves as the liturgical language of the traditional Aku Kwabolu religion along with other religions and sects with predominantly Nyamu adherents. Bosso is also the direct ancestor of both Nyamu and Hlong, both spoken in eastern Nkungu.