Tebavii

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The Tebavii were a Gallic tribe dwelling in the Alps during the Iron Age.

Name

They are mentioned as Tebaviorum on the Arch of Susa.[1]

The suffix -auii (sing. -auios) is found in other Gaulish tribal names, such as

Vellavii.[2] It could mean 'desire, envy'.[3]

Geography

The Tebavii may have dwelled in the Ubaye valley, although their exact location remains uncertain.[4]

History

They are mentioned on the Arch of Susa, erected by Cottius in 9–8 BC.[5]

References

  1. ^ CIL 5:7231.
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  3. ^ Delamarre 2003, p. 61.
  4. ^ Prieur 1968, p. 79.
  5. ^ Barruol 1969, p. 32.

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