Whats the best language to get started with functional paradigm apart from JavaScript

Question

I consider myself average in Java and c++

Answer 1

I guess Python is the best

Answer 2

If you want an easy start, look into Python. The course here has a good module to teach you the basics. Take a look at the Python documentation, chapters built-in​ functions and functools.
For the real stuff learn Haskell and basics of category theory.

Answer 3

Python. Very good for a beginner.