The Sanskrit word for war: the scene in Arrival, explained

<p>The movie&rsquo;s main character, Dr. Louise Banks, a professor of linguistics, is confronted by US Army Colonel Weber to do some alien translations but is rejected when Dr. Banks tells the Colonel she&rsquo;ll need to interact with the aliens to gain any real information. At this, the Colonel leaves to pursue another translator.</p> <p>However, before the Colonel leaves Dr. Banks poses this challenge &ldquo;before you commit to [the other linguist], ask him the Sanskrit word for &lsquo;War&rsquo; and its translation.&rdquo;</p> <p>Later, the Colonel returns with the other linguist&rsquo;s answer.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@x.ethan/the-sanskrit-word-for-war-the-scene-in-arrival-explained-315177b1b035"><strong>Visit Now</strong></a></p>
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