[gothic-l] Re: Goth identification

[dirk at SMRA.CO.UK]

--- In gothic-l at y..., thistle at c... wrote:
> Hi Folks,
> I am descended from the Hessens of Kreis Zeigenhain, Hesse-Kassel,
> Germany.  As with most Americans, I am not an overly familiar with
> East European history and wonder whether I am on the right list?  In
> my reading, it appears that the Hessens descend from a tribe led by
a
> leader called "Catti."  If this discussion applies to my ancestors,
I
> would appreciate being allowed to lurk.  If not, I will unsubscribe.
> Thank you very much for your advice on this matter.
> Nancy

Hi Nancy,

the name of modern Hessen is most likely drived from the Germanic
tribe of the  Chatti (Hatten, German first name Hasso), who are
recorded in the same area by Tacitus and who were one of the most
powerful Germanic tribe in the first century AD. Thus the Chatti were
not an East Germanic Tribe like the Goths and you are more likely to
find relevant material about the Chatti on the Germanic-L.

cheers
Dirk


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