Aryan and Aristos/Arete

[David Fiordalis]

Dear Indologists,

I have a quick question the answer to which I don't have time to track down
myself, but I imagine someone on this list knows far better than I do.

Are the Greek terms for virtue, excellence (arete and aristos) connected
etymologically with Aryan?

Thanks so much to anyone who can shed some light on this for me.

Dave Fiordalis
Linfield College


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