Diduni
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The Diduni or Dunii were a Germanic tribe mentioned only by the 2nd century geographer Claudius Ptolemy. They apparently dwelt near the Asciburgius mountains which correspond to the north central parts of Sudetes in western-southern Poland. According to Ptolemy, they were part of the larger tribal group, the Lugii. The Diduni are may be connected to the town of Lugidunum[1], which Ptolemy places in the same area as he places the tribe.[1]
It is made up of the prefix 'di-', which is suggested to be analogous to the Latin suffix of 'de', meaning 'of', 'from', 'down from' or 'originating from', in addition to 'dun' and the latin suffix '-i' which would culminate to 'from the fort'[2].
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[edit]- ^ a b Claudius Ptolemy (1991). Claudius Ptolemy The Geography. p. 64.
- ^ Dawson, P. L. Kessler and Edward. "Kingdoms of the Continental Celts - Lugii". The History Files. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
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