The controversial
Alarodian language theory, a proposed language family that encompasses the
Northeast Caucasian languages and the extinct
Hurro-Urartian languages, derives its name from the Alarodians. An earlier, separate Alarodian language group was proposed by Joseph Karst in 1928. Karst's theory suggested a connection between the
Armenian and
Basque languages. This theory has also failed to gain mainstream support as Armenian is not even a primary language family. ==References==