I don't think they are standard Balkan. (I'm in Canada). In Biblical geneology Madai was one son of Japheth (who was one of Noah's 3 sons). Madai was the Medes, who formed the Medo-Persian empire. The Ukrainians have been identified as the Medes (Josephus etc). At least western Ukrainians. Medes are described by a bear in the Bible. But the Russians are now described as a bear. Where exactly are Medes, and does Hungary relate? In Ukrainian Hungarians are called Madiary. Note the name Darius as a Medo-Persian ruler. Ukraine has common names like Daria, Darevich.
2006-07-02 05:36:52 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
They are descended from the Magyars who came from Asia. They were a Hunnic tribe. Which is why it is called "Hun"gary.
2006-07-02 14:06:05 · answer #1 · answered by bumpocooper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm...I can't answer your question but I find it interesting. I was born in the USA of Hungarian refugees, and adopted. I hear very little about my ancestory. I'm in my mid-40's and am planning on visiting Hungary for the first time next year. It's even difficult trying to plan a trip there because of lack of travel agencies offering trips to that region.
Thanx for your geneological lesson. Good luck with an answer.
2006-07-02 12:48:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Other Hungarians?
2006-07-12 20:32:13 · answer #3 · answered by virgoascendant 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hungarians are most closely related to the people of Finland. Their language is called finno-ugric.
2006-07-04 10:48:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋