Grabaei
The Grabaei (also Kambaioi; Greek: Καμβαῖοι) were a minor Illyrian tribe who lived near Lake Skadar.[a] They were mentioned by Pliny the Elder (23–79 AD).[5]
History
After
Taulantian chieftain), defeated the Triballi (339 BC), and fought with Pleurias, king of the Autariatai (337 BC).[8]
After 9 AD, the remnants of Illyrian tribes moved to new coastal cities and larger and more capable civitates; the Grabaei (called Kambaioi) were among these, mentioned by Pliny the Elder.[9]
Iguvium.[10] Gabraeum (Gabraion[11]), a place in Epirus,[12] may be connected to the tribe.[13] The name of Illyrian king Grabos II suggests a connection with the tribe.[1]
See also
- List of ancient Illyrian peoples and tribes
Notes
- Acroceraunia.[4]
References
- ^ a b Wilkes 1992.
- ^ Hammond 1994, p. 427.
- ISBN 978-2-251-01407-4.
- ^ Hahn 1854, p. 240.
- ^ Wilkes 1969, p. 166.
- ^ Hammond 1994, p. 438.
- ^ Hammond 1993, p. 106.
- ^ Hammond 1993, p. 107.
- ^ Wilkes 1969, p. 156.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-521-22496-3.
- ^ Procopius : Caesariensis (1729). Procopii Caesariensis Opera: Prokopiou Kaisareos Ton kat'auton historion tetras altera. Procopii Caesariensis historiarum temporis sui tetras altera. p. 443.
- ^ Annales. impensis Ed. Weberi. 1838. p. 548.
- ^ Kos, M. Š. (1993). "Famous Kylikes in Illyris". Historia: Zeitschrift für Alte Geschichte: 247–251.
Gabraeum may certainly be connected with the Dalmatian tribe Grabaei, probably named after the oak tree.
Bibliography
- Hahn, Johann Georg von (1854). Albanesische Studien: Nebst einer Karte und andern artistischen Beilagen. F. Mauke. p. 240.
- ISBN 9789025610500.
- Hammond, N. G. L. (1994). "Illyrians and North-west Greeks". The Cambridge Ancient History Volume 6: The Fourth Century BC. Cambridge University Press: 422–443. ISBN 9781139054331.
- ISBN 9780674189508.
- Wilkes, J. J. (1992). The Illyrians. Blackwell. p. 121. ISBN 06-3119-807-5.