>>10380592The indo-europeans were the first to tame the horse
In equine husbandry has woven itself into european culture, horses being a symbol of power and animals like donkeys/mules being a symbol of humility and service
The fabled arab horse culture was borrowed from the Hittites and Persians. Two ancient indo-european civilizations.
Let's not forget the Knight.
>Ritter>Cavaliere>Chevalier>CaballeroAll refer to the mounted nature of the knight
Ironically, the English word "knight" does not refer to this. English knights fight on foot.
Even the word "Chivalry" comes from the old french "Chevalerie" which refers specifically to horsemanship
