Heterogeneous Linguistics - Vol. 1 Ch. 8

[UnLunDun]

This is truly a gem. Thanks for bringing this to us.

 

[Tikibo]

I can't say I like harpy design here. It's by definition half-human half-bird so ... the same with werewolves which look like wolfmen as werewolves have also human form. Still, this manga is super refreshing, and I'm only nitpicking.

 

[Ununoctium]

I love the detail about the lack of words for yes/no. There are lots of real-world languages like that too, like Welsh and Mandarin; and languages where it's not idiomatic to use them, like Portuguese.

 

[wildyukari91]

Arguing with Harpies means one thing: Dance Battle!

Susuki going "Awooo" is such a treat.

 

[Xitel]

I think Susuki's eyes are why I like her so much. She looks constantly bewildered and a little excited.

 

[nobaka]

Harpy? isn't that just a roc???

@Xitel
WE ARE COMPATRIOTS

 

[starburst98]

@nobaka
Is a real life bird called the "harpy eagle" that looks similar to these harpies.

 

[nobaka]

@starburst98
ye i know, but this is lit just a bird that understands. none of the other species are just bigger versions of the actual animal

 

[rkkn]

this is brilliant

 

[OllyMolly]

The Professor is a legend. Because he can also sketch beautifully lol. I wonder if paintings or photographs are even accepted in their world? Especially abstract paintings (in the lizardmen's case).

 

[kingthe13]

I bet they get super confused when they see humans dancing....
imagine a war started because someones dancing translated to an insult

 

[MinMan1]

Goshdarn harpies are HARD to talk to, It's not even funny. I like how learning the any language from any other species than yourself is considered engaging to look at for them.

Their society has generally accepted the fact that learning a new language is very hard, but is still encouraged with how they reacted with sensei being watched like that. They're even chill with how sensei gave up midway because of fatigue.