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The '''Aryans''', Sanskrit ''Ārya'', were a group who invaded India from the north around 1500 BC as recorded in the ''Rigveda'', the earliest Indian literary work. In modern usage, the word most commonly refers to Nordic people, especially those with blond hair and blue-eyes. This usage is somewhat removed from the historical and linguistic meaning of the term. It reflects the influence of Nazi "master race" ideology.
The '''Aryans''', Sanskrit ''Ārya'', were a group who invaded India from the north around 1500 BC as recorded in the ''Rigveda'', the earliest Indian literary work. In modern usage, the word most commonly refers to Nordic people, especially those with blond hair and blue-eyes. This usage is somewhat removed from the historical and linguistic meaning of the term. It reflects the influence of Nazi "master race" ideology.
The Aryans are thought to have spoken a language of the Indo-European family. This language was ancestral to Sanskrit and therefore to modern Indian languages. Due to the association with Nazi ideology, the word Aryan has slipped into disfavor. Specialists now refer to the overall language family as "Indo-European." The Indo-European languages spoken in Iran and India are the "Indo-Aryan family."
The Aryans are thought to have spoken a language of the Indo-European family. This language was ancestral to Sanskrit and therefore to modern Indian languages. Genetically, they are ancestors of the Brahmin caste, the highest Indian caste. The Brahmins have lighter skin than other Indians.
Due to the association with Nazi ideology, the word Aryan has slipped into disfavor. Specialists now refer to the overall language family as "Indo-European." The Indo-European languages spoken in Iran and India are the "Indo-Aryan family."
In Sanskrit, ''Ārya'' means noble. The Sanskrit word is derived from ''Ariya'', a native name for Iran.<ref>"[https://www.haaretz.com/jewish/1.5127018 How 'Iran' and 'Aryan' Are Related]," ''Haartz''</ref>
In Sanskrit, ''Ārya'' means noble. The Sanskrit word is derived from ''Ariya'', a native name for Iran.<ref>"[https://www.haaretz.com/jewish/1.5127018 How 'Iran' and 'Aryan' Are Related]," ''Haartz''</ref>