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In reply to the discussion: Brits mock the hell out of Mittens over "Anglo-Saxon" remarks. Do shut the hell up like a good chap [View all]newspeak
(4,847 posts)The celts defeated the etruscans and the romans (once). They believed more in not sacking (especially the farmers)and pillaging; but rather, demanding tribute. One battle I read about against the romans, they put their best warrior against the roman's best warrior; the winner would declare victory. The roman lost; however, the romans weren't very good at keeping their word; they attacked after the match.
Now letters to caesar from a roman senator show that the senator attempted to persuade caesar to make a trade treaty with the celts because of their fine weaving (especially a form of coat) and their excellent metallurgy skills. It doesn't sound like a bunch of barbarians sitting on the floor in their bear rug capes.
The celts also had a thing about cleanliness. A great insult was to tell someone their nails were dirty, and the women wore makeup and took important positions(which the romans were appalled). An ambassador to rome at one time was a woman. history is written by the conquerers; too bad the romans (who were great at using other peoples' ideas) implemented the grappling hook. I read that the use of the grappling hook help bring down the celts at sea.
Also, the celts valued music, art and gave tribute to those who were talented.
the anglo-saxons are from the germanic tribes who burned alive their enemies, as well as, their own people. Even Caesar was appalled by their actions.