Of the other ethnic element mentioned by Logan, the Sanskrit speaking Aryan, it seems now quite clear from the researches of Tregear, Dr. John Fraser, and Fornander[1] (not to mention European writers) that that language has largely influenced Polynesian. So much does this appear to be the case, that it cannot be accounted for unless we allow of the lengthy sojourn of the two peoples in close proximity with a constant communication and probable intermarriage, as indicated in Logan's remarks on the Gangetic race.
Logan seems to fix the date of the incursion of the Sanskrit speaking race into India as between 4000–2000 B.C. General Forlong ("Short Studies in the Science of Comparative Religions," 1897) a much later writer than Logan, and, therefore, having access to the latest information, assigns the following dates to events in India and Indonesia which will be useful for reference later on:—
| The Aryans beginning to appear north of Kakasia | 2200 | B.C. |
| The Indo-Aryans in the Panjab | 1080 | {{{1}}}„ |
| The Skuthi or Sacoe from Oxiana invade N.W. India | 950 | {{{1}}}„ |
| The Aryans begin to settle in Lower Panjab | 850 | {{{1}}}„ |
- ↑ For the first, see his numerous papers published in the "Trans: and Proc: New Zealand Institute," and "Journal Polynesian Society." Dr. Eraser's papers are also to be found in the latter publication, whilst Fornander's third volume of his " Polynesian Race," is devoted entirely to this subject.
language. With the Maoris Tāne is essentially the god of trees and all matters connected with wood work. Hence it may be, that the very ancient tree worship—of which there are evident signs in Maori mythology—finds a lingering home in the word Tāne. Compare also the Niuē belief of the origin of mankind from a tree—"Journal Polynesian Society;" Vol. xi., p. 203. If this is so, it shows a Semitic connection.
