The Latin name of our species, "Homo Sapiens", means "wise (or intelligent) man".
The hominid called "upright man" is Homo erectus. This species is known for walking fully upright on two legs, which is a significant evolutionary development in human history.
The term "hominid" comes from the Latin word "homo," which means 'human being' or 'man'. It reflects the fact that hominids are part of the family Hominidae, which includes modern humans and our closest extinct relatives, such as Neanderthals.
The term "handy man" is not specific to any particular type of hominid. It is a colloquial term used to describe someone who is proficient in a variety of manual or mechanical tasks. It does not refer to a specific hominid species or ancestor.
The earliest hominid is believed to be Sahelanthropus tchadensis, dating back to about 7 million years ago. It is considered one of the earliest known species on the human evolutionary tree.
Homo sapiens sapiens, the modern form of humans, emerged around 200,000 years ago and are still living today. The "doubly wise man" likely refers to the cognitive advancements and cultural sophistication that distinguish modern humans from earlier hominid species.
The hominid called "upright man" is Homo erectus. This species is known for walking fully upright on two legs, which is a significant evolutionary development in human history.
Hominid or the taxonomic family known as Hominidae.
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Benjamin Franklin is known to have said, "Early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
homo- meaning (in this case) man.
Homo Habilis
Homo Erectus is the first-known hominid to migrate and settle outside Africa.
The term "hominid" comes from the Latin word "homo," which means 'human being' or 'man'. It reflects the fact that hominids are part of the family Hominidae, which includes modern humans and our closest extinct relatives, such as Neanderthals.
Homo Erectus is the first-known hominid to migrate and settle outside Africa.
Their names were Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar - known collectively as The Magi.(Magi is the plural of Magus -meaning 'wise man' from which we get the word 'magician'.)
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HomoSapiens Sapiens, modern man.