Show HN: Tree, truth, druid, dryad, tar and dendrite share the same PIE root

Category: other

Tags: etymology, interactive-visualization, linguistics

Score: 6.3/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 6, Documentation: 8, Utility: 4)

This project is an interactive, explorable etymology tree that visually traces the Proto-Indo-European root *deru- through dozens of descendant words in English and other languages. It combines scrollytelling narrative, interactive data visualization, and honest academic sourcing, making linguistics accessible and engaging.

Target audience: language enthusiasts, educators, data visualization enthusiasts

Repository: https://p.migdal.pl/tree-of-tree/ · TypeScript

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