Callistan n. 2

the language of Callistans

Rare.

Language

  • 1937 J. W. Campbell, Jr. The Immortality Seekers in Thrilling Wonder Stories Oct. 43/2 page image John W. Campbell, Jr. bibliography

    β€˜Even if you won’t take the trouble to learn the language?’ Penton grinned. β€˜I suppose I’ll have to…. Welcome, Tha Lagth,’ said Penton, smoothly shifting into Callistan.

  • 1941 M. Jameson Bullard Reflects in Astounding Science-Fiction Dec. 74/2 page image Malcolm Jameson bibliography

    β€˜What’s the dirtiest thing you can call a Callistan?’ whispered Bullard, grinning unseen in the dark. β€˜You know the lingo.’ β€˜Froahbortlen,’ replied MacKay without hesitation. The Callistan language was rich in epithets, but that one was the most comprehensive and unequivocal ever coined in any language. Even a depraved criminal of the lowest grade would resent it.

  • 1951 β€˜R. Dee’ Girl from Callisto in Thrilling Wonder Stories June 76/1 page image Roger Dee bibliography

    The girl explained everything to him in rapid-fire Callistan.

Research requirements

antedating 1937
Earliest cite

John W. Campbell, in Thrilling Wonder Stories
Research History
Fred Galvin submitted a 1937 cite from John W. Campbell.

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