06-26-2010, 05:46 PM
Quote:Hello again guys.I would say the word "descended" is underrated. The "Alans" are before mentioned as "possible" descendants of the Sarmatians. And may have been conscripts of the Roman Army(edit: in Britain). When they settled in Britain they ceased to be Sarmatian or whatever in name and became British. Their tactics may have been retained but most of their culture would be dominated by Roman or British influences as they were perhaps 3rd generation or more at that time removed from the Steppes. Weaponry and armor would be similar or exactly the same as their Roman and/or British counterparts by then so Evidence would be scarce if at all. I am not a staunch believer of the Sarmatian theory but what is written in books is prime target for arguments if wrong; unless proven right.
Trait 2: The elites of this cavalry were descended from Sarmatian horsemen led by Romans alongside allied Votadini tribesmen who retired to Votadini Lands and who married British women.
I think "ArthuroftheBritons" was simply stating what he finds for the sake of learning. Like is often said we "know" little about this period; and it is one that has alot of B.S. to sift through. Some pretty fanciful, some outright wrong but some are right.
Craig Bellofatto
Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
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Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
It is like a finger pointing to the moon. DON\'T concentrate on the finger or you miss all the heavenly glory before you!-Bruce Lee
Train easy; the fight is hard. Train hard; the fight is easy.- Thai Proverb
