* Used for religious purposes:
* Latin: Still used in the Catholic Church for liturgical purposes and some academic contexts.
* Hebrew: While Modern Hebrew is a revived language, the ancient Hebrew of the Bible and Jewish prayers is still used today.
* Sanskrit: Used in Hindu rituals and ceremonies.
* Ancient Greek: Used in some Orthodox Christian liturgical practices.
* Used in academic study:
* Latin: Studied by classicists and historians.
* Ancient Greek: Studied by classicists, philosophers, and historians.
* Sanskrit: Studied by Indologists and scholars of ancient Indian literature and philosophy.
* Akkadian: Studied by Assyriologists and historians specializing in ancient Mesopotamia.
* Egyptian Hieroglyphics: Studied by Egyptologists.
* Linear B: Studied by archaeologists and historians specializing in Mycenaean Greece.
* Used in specific fields:
* Latin: Used in scientific nomenclature (e.g., binomial nomenclature) and some legal terms.
* Ancient Greek: Used in some scientific terms.
* Used in art and literature:
* Latin: Used in some poetry, music, and art titles.
* Ancient Greek: Used in some poetry, music, and art titles.
* Sanskrit: Used in some poetry and music.
* Dead languages are sometimes used in creative works like fiction or fantasy: Think of the elvish languages in Tolkien's works, or the made-up languages created by George R.R. Martin or J.K. Rowling.
While these languages are not spoken as native languages, they remain relevant and used in specific contexts.