Bastarnae

I am in doubt whether to reckon the Peucini, Venedi, and Fenni among the Germans or Sarmatians; [267] although the Peucini, [268] who are by some called Bastarnae, agree with the Germans in language, apparel, and habitations.

The Germany and the Agricola of Tacitus Caius Cornelius Tacitus

The Bastarnae dwelt on the northern side of the Carpathian Mountains: the immense tract of land that separated the Bastarnae from the savages of Finland was possessed, or rather wasted, by the Venedi; 24 we have some reason to believe that the first of these nations, which distinguished itself in the

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire 1206

23 He lamented, and revenged, the murder of Promotus, his rival and his friend; and the massacre of many thousands of the flying Bastarnae is represented by the poet as a bloody sacrifice, which the Roman Achilles offered to the manes of another Patroclus.

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire 1206

The eastern Germans (Bastarnae, Burgundians, Gepids, Goths, Heruls, Rugians, Sciri) moved toward the Black Sea; they arrived there by 214 C.E. The division of Visigoth (West Goth) and Ostrogoth (East Goth) probably arose after their arrival at the Black Sea.

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From Strabo it appears that the Peucini, part of the Bastarnae, inhabited the country about the mouths of the Danube, and particularly the island Peuce, now Piczina, formed by the river.

The Germany and the Agricola of Tacitus Caius Cornelius Tacitus

Cherusci; and the Peucini and Bastarnae, bordering upon the Dacians.

The Germany and the Agricola of Tacitus Caius Cornelius Tacitus

[271] The Venedi extended beyond the Peucini and Bastarnae as far as the

The Germany and the Agricola of Tacitus Caius Cornelius Tacitus

It fell out as they expected, and when they learnt that the Bastarnae were left to themselves they divided their forces; one division was to make a frontal attack, the other fetching a circuit was to take the enemy in the rear.

The History of Rome, Vol. VI 1905

The way to the Hadriatic and to Italy lay through the Scordisci; that was the only practicable route for an army, and the Scordisci were expected to grant a passage to the Bastarnae without any difficulty, for neither in speech nor habits were they dissimilar, and it was hoped that they would unite forces with them when they saw that they were going to secure the plunder of a very wealthy nation.

The History of Rome, Vol. VI 1905

It had been settled that Philip would afford the Bastarnae a safe passage through Thrace and supply them with provisions.

The History of Rome, Vol. VI 1905