01-24-2012, 12:56 AM
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The above name was that of the Samnite general that defeated the Romans at Caudine Forks according to Livy. The name sounds suspiciously Roman, as do the names of other Samnites in Livy's book. I was under the impression the Samnites spoke an Oscan tongue which differed substantially from Latin.
Are these names just Romanized I wonder. Thanks in advance for any input.
The above name was that of the Samnite general that defeated the Romans at Caudine Forks according to Livy. The name sounds suspiciously Roman, as do the names of other Samnites in Livy's book. I was under the impression the Samnites spoke an Oscan tongue which differed substantially from Latin.
Are these names just Romanized I wonder. Thanks in advance for any input.
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