Introduction and King Wamba

[indiejones46]

Hi,

I am new to this group and first wanted to introduce myself.

My name is Alex and i am interested in Gothic history (especially after reading a book on Alaric the Great). I have a background in archaeology (degree) and attend excavations in my spare time.

I feel i am just starting out on learning about the 'Goth's' and find this Forum useful. So thank you.

I wondered if i could throw out a question that has been intriguing me since i read about this. This is the 'unction' (right word?) of Wamba into a King. Is this the first king of the Visigothic race who was 'crowned' in this way? The description i read of the ceremonial rite seems exceedingly strange.

Does anyone here have a view on this? 

I would be most interested in discussing this further, of course, if others wish to as well.

Alex


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