Anthonius Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Please, I need help from you guys. Can anybody answer me about the meaning of "Cherusci"? I would owe you one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Germanicus Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 The name is of a Germanic tribe that inflicted a crushing defeat on Roman power between the Rhine and the Elbe rivers, destroying three legions, do a google search on Arminius and you should find all you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthonius Posted May 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Sorry, maybe I should've been more clear. I meant the meaning of the NAME Cherusci. Maybe some sort of animal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Germanicus Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 No idea I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthonius Posted May 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Just found out, and thought the least thing I could do was to share the info with you. Cherusci (or rather Heruskoz) means "sword-people", and Heru was the sword god of the Heruskoz. He wielded a magical sword smithed by dwarves, who could destroy an unworthy wielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Germanicus Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Cool, thanks Anthonius ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 I've read myths about sacred swords were common to the Germanic tribes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus Pilus Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 It's strange in a way that the Germanic tribes have been associated with the framea as the weapon of choice for so long. Clearly though, archaeology along with the language itself has shown that this is not quite the definitive notion that was once thought to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eunapius Titus Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Well. I've always believed that the association was more based in the nature of a fine sword in itself. To an average tribesman, a bejeweled, well-crafted sword would cost more than he could make in a lifetime. A spear would be a more likely weapon for these sorts, but the beauty and grace of a sword is one which captures inspiration even today. Marines, anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthonius Posted May 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 I think I read that in duels (holmgang) the combatants from each tribe used the "tribal weapon", the Heruskoz propably used swords in such duels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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