 The World of the Huns
Created by: * Thiudareiks Gunthigg, 2007-12-28 00:11:17
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From their sudden appearance in European history in 375 AD to the defeat of the sons of Attila in 453, the Huns had a brief but profound effect on Late Antique history. To this day they are a byword for ferocity and barbarism, but for a time they formed a powerful polyethic kingdom to the north-east of the Roman Empire which influenced many tribes and played a significant role in the politics of the last days of the Empire.
Through literature, operas and movies Attila the Hun remains a figure of folklore and he lived on as a major character in Germanic oral poetry as well, with stories ot "Atli" being recited as far away as Greenland centuries after his death and the dissolution of his people.
"The Scourge of God": Attila the Hun (9 posts)
Ah, yes! (* Attila Scylding, Dec 28, 2007 - 00:11 )
