Definition: Germanic tribe, 3rd century BC through the 6th century AD. Probably originated in Jutland; most important for a successful sack of Troy, 267 AD.

Also Known As: Eruli

Related Resources:

Homeric Questions
A short course in Homer and Troy, from your About guides to Archaeology and Ancient History.

Archaeology of Germany
Links and resources from your About guide.

Elsewhere on the Web:

The Germans
A succinct history of the Germanic tribes, from Bartleby.com and the Columbia Encyclopedia.

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