Gaulish language and epigraphic culture

Mullen, Alex; Ruiz Darasse, Coline

Abstract

Gaulish is a language in the Celtic language family, documented in Gaul (France and surrounding territories) from around the 2nd century BC and through the Roman period. It is transmitted primarily in Greek (Gallo-Greek) and Latin (Gallo-Latin) script, with a small number of Gaulish texts also attested in the Etruscan alphabet in Italy (Gallo-Etruscan) and with Gaulish names found in Iberian script. In this article we detail current knowledge of the linguistic content, context and classification of Gaulish, and consider the epigraphic corpus, naming practices, writing systems and the cultural interactions that shape this material. Finally, we discuss the future challenges for the study of Gaulish and some of the work that is underway which will drive our research in the 21st century.

Citation

Mullen, A., & Ruiz Darasse, C. (2020). Gaulish language and epigraphic culture. Palaeohispanica, 20, 749-783. https://doi.org/10.36707/palaeohispanica.v0i20.383

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Mar 8, 2020
• Online Publication Date: May 1, 2020
• Publication Date: May 1, 2020
• Deposit Date: Apr 7, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: May 1, 2020
• Journal: Palaeohispanica
• Print ISSN: 1578-5386
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 20
• Pages: 749-783
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.36707/palaeohispanica.v0i20.383
• Keywords: Continental Celtic; Cultural contacts; Epigraphy; Gaul; Gaulish; Gallo-Greek; Gallo-Latin; Onomastics; Writing systems
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/4265718
• Publisher URL: https://doi.org/10.36707/palaeohispanica.v0i20.383
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