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174:, Romania, consisted of 22 pieces, comprising a wide assortment of gold vessels, plates and cups as well as jewellery, including two rings with inscriptions. When first uncovered, the objects were found stuck together by an unidentifiable black mass, leading to the assumption that the hoard might have been covered in some kind of organic material (e.g. cloth or leather) prior to being interred. The total weight of the find was approximately 20 kg (44 lb.). 119: 350: 776:
frieze represents a group of divinities, some in Classical guise, others with attributes more easily assignable to the Germanic pantheon. A powerful male god holding a club and cornucopia, and seated on a throne in the form of a horse’s head, is probably closer to Donar than to Hercules. A heroic warrior in full armour and wearing three hair-knots is plainly a barbarian kingly god, while a trio of goddesses presumably represents the
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and has been subjected to various attempts at reconstruction and interpretation. Recently, however, it has become possible to reconstruct the damaged portion with the aid of rediscovered depictions of the ring in its original state. Taken as a whole, the inscribed ring may offer insight into the nature of the pre-Christian
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As with most finds of this type, it remains unclear as to why the objects were placed within the barrow, though several plausible reasons have been proposed. Taylor argues that the ring-barrow in which the objects were found was likely the site of a pagan temple, and that, based on an analysis of the
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Constantinescu (2003:2) describes the object as "a patera with pagan (Germanic) gods representations". Remarking on the figures displayed on the patera, Todd (1992:130) writes: “In the centre sits a throned figurine of a female on a circular throne, holding a goblet in cupped hands. The encircling
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The photograph of the Arundel Society, the existence of which remained unknown to scholars for nearly a century, was republished by Bernard Mees in 2004. Though Mees suggests that the photograph conclusively identifies the original rune as Odal (/o/), it is not yet known how others in the academic
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Various dates for the burial of the hoard have been proposed, largely derived from considerations regarding the origin of the objects themselves and their manner of burial, though the inscription has also been an important factor (see below). Taylor suggests a range from 210 to 250. In more recent
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The inscribed ring remains the subject of considerable academic interest, and a number of theories regarding its origin, the reason for its burial and its date have been proposed. The inscription, which sustained irreparable damage shortly after its discovery, can no longer be read with certainty,
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analysis indicates that the gold used to make the inscribed ring, classified as Celto-Germanic, is neither as pure as that of the Graeco-Roman, nor as alloyed as that found in the Polychrome Germanic objects. These results seem to indicate that at least part of the hoard — including the inscribed
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Ten objects, among them one of the inscribed rings, were stolen shortly after the find was made, and when the remaining objects were recovered, it was discovered that the other ring had been cut into at least four pieces by a Bucharest goldsmith, whereby one of the inscribed characters had become
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indicative of a still-active paganism. Though this theory has been largely ignored, later research, notably that of Looijenga (1997), has observed that all of the remaining objects in the hoard possess a "definite ceremonial character". Particularly noteworthy in this connection is the
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MacLeod and Mees (2006:174) write: " is reminiscent in form of some of the epithets of the Rhenish mother goddesses of the Mediotautic tribe, and similar inscriptions to goddesses described as 'Swabian mothers' and even 'Germanic mothers' are known from the Roman Rhineland." See also:
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is generally considered to have been almost complete within a few generations after their having arrived there in 238. Though paganism among the Goths did survive the initial conversion phase of 250 to 300 – as the martyring of the converted Christian Goths
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MacLeod and Mees (2006:174) write: "The Pietroassa inscription may indicate that something associated with Gutanio was holy in one sense, then, and that something else was holy in another – the distinction may well originally have been that
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origin for the ore has been ruled out. Though Cojocaru (1999) rejects the possibility of Roman imperial coins having been melted down and used for some of the objects, Constantinescu (2003) comes to the opposite conclusion.
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studies, scholars have proposed slightly later dates, with supporters of the Athanaric theory suggesting the end of the 4th century, the date also proposed by Constantinescu, and Tomescu suggesting the early 5th century.
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Constantinescu, B.; Bugoi, R.; Cojocaru, V.; Voiculescu, D.; Grambole, D.; Herrmann, F.; Ceccato, D.; Calligaro, T.; Salomon, J. (August 2003). "Micro-PIXE Study of Gold Archaeological Objects".
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and archaeological finds. Furthermore, they suggest that the inscription could be proof of the existence of "mother goddess" worship among the Goths – echoing the well-documented worship of "
189:(1879), in one of the earliest works discussing the find, speculates that the objects could represent a part of the plunder acquired by Goths in the raids made on the Roman provinces of 548:
and that the intent behind it was religious. Taylor interprets the inscription as being clearly pagan in nature and indicative of the existence of a temple to which the ring was a
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Taylor (1879:8) writes:"The great intrinsic value of the gold points to the dedication of the spoils of some great triumph -- it may be the plunder of the camp of the Emperor
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MacLeod and Mees (2006), following Mees (2004), interpret the ring as possibly representing either a "temple-ring" or a "sacred oath-ring", the existence of which in
314:(380) enabled him to bring his tribesmen under the protection of Roman rule prior to his death in 381. Other researchers have suggested that the hoard was that of an 397:
This reading was followed by early scholars, notably Taylor, who translates "dedicated to the temple of the Goths", and Diculescu (1923), who translates "sacred (
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Those in favour of viewing the objects as the personal hoard of Athanaric suggest that the gold was buried in an attempt to hide it from the
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that of sacred or consecrated (essentially human-fashioned or used) objects in Gothic." For further discussion on the distinction between
1639: 382:(Looijenga 1997). If the photograph of the Arundel Society is to be taken as a guide, then the inscription originally read as follows: 217:
catalogue (1994) suggests that the objects could also be viewed as having been gifts made by Roman leaders to allied Germanic princes.
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Despite the lack of consensus regarding the exact import of the inscription, scholars seem to agree that its language is some form of
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studies performed on the objects indicate at least three geographically disparate origins for the gold ore itself: the Southern
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The remaining objects in the collection display a high quality of craftsmanship such that scholars doubt an indigenous origin.
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of the ring before it was damaged survive, and the nature of the lost character can be established with relative certainty.
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community will respond. Cf. Mees (2004:55-79). For more on the early history of the find, see Steiner-Welz (2005:170-175).
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Pieper (2003) in Heizmann (2003:595-646). For a discussion of this and similar readings, see North (1997:139-141).
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damaged to the point of illegibility. Fortunately, detailed drawings, a cast, and a photograph made by London's
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catalogue apparently mentions the same figure; see Looijenga (1997:28). See also Tomescu (1994:230-235).
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Nedoma, Robert (1993). "Abbildungen und Nachbildungen des unbeschÀdigten Runenrings von Pietroassa".
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was originally the type of holiness connected with the gods and goddesses (and hence holy sites) and
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Johnsen, Ingrid Sanness (1971). "Omkring tolkning av runeinnskriften pÄ gullringen fra Pietroassa".
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Cojocaru, V.; Besliu, C.; Manea, C. A. (June 1999). "Nuclear Analyses of the Pietroasa Gold Hoard".
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The Well Spring of the Goths: About the Gothic Peoples in the Nordic Countries and on the Continent
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around 375. However, it remains unclear why the gold would have remained buried, as Athanaric's
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Runica-Germanica-Mediaevalia (ErgÀnzungsbÀnde zum Reallexikon der Germanischen Altertumskunde)
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Language Change and Language Structure: Older Germanic Languages in a Comparative Perspective
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Goldhelm, Schwert und SilberschĂ€tze: ReichtĂŒmer aus 6000 Jahren rumĂ€nischer Vergangenheit
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A comparison of mineralogical composition, smelting and forging techniques, and earlier
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Mees, Bernard (2004). "Runo Gothica: The Runes and the Origins of Wulfila's Script".
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Rusu, Mircea (1984). "Tezaurul De La Pietroasele ƞi Contextul Istoric Contemporan".
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Reichert translates this as "(good) year of the Goths, sacred (and) inviolable
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Germania: Vierteljahrsschrift fĂŒr Deutsche Alterthumskunde (Hg.: F. Pfeiffer)
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Odobescu (1889), Giurascu (1976). Referenced in Constantinescu (2003:3, 11).
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of the Goths)"; Antonsen (2002) translates "Sacrosanct of Gothic women/
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Die Kultur der alten Germanen: Teil I: Die materiellen Voraussetzungen
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Schmauder, Michael (December 1, 2002). Corradini, Richard (ed.).
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king in his role of ensuring an abundant harvest (represented by
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Johnsen (1971), Krogmann (1978), Antonsen (2002); referenced in
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Reichert (1993), Nedoma (1993); referenced in DĂŒwel (2001:32).
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for áščᛁ /wi/, translates "dedicated to the Gothic Mothers (=
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Rusu (1984:207-229); referenced in Cojocaru (1999:11). The
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runic inscription of 15 characters, with the 7th (probably
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Looijenga (1997:28). See also MacLeod and Mees (2006:174).
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Constantinescu (2003:16). See also Cojocaru (1999:10-11).
43:-like necklace found in a ring barrow in Pietroassa (now 1544:
Tomescu, Dorina (1994). "Der Schatzfund von Pietroasa".
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Constantinescu (2003:13-14) specifically identifies the
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surviving inscription (see below), they were part of a
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Le tresor de Petrossa: Etude sur l'orfevrerie antique
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Constantinescu (2003:3,14); Tomescu (1994:230-235).
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Brill Academic Publishers. pp. 81–107. 696:(1994:230). Referenced in Looijenga (1997:28). 166:The original hoard, discovered within a large 748: 391: 1485: 1217:Krause, Wolfgang; Jankuhn, Herbert (1966). 512:). Pieper (2003) reads the damaged rune as 1254:: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( 1231:: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( 1199:: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( 1556:; MĂžrck, Endre; Westvik, Olaf J. (1994). 1444: 1262: 1185:Heizmann, Wilhelm; Pieper, Peter (2003). 1122: 1049: 925:DĂŒwel (2001:32); Nordgren (2004:508-509). 378:(Reichert 1993, Nedoma 1993) or possibly 1417: 1408: 1366: 1323: 1239: 1150: 1005: 357:inscription from the ring of Pietroassa. 348: 129: 126:, of which the inscribed ring is a part. 117: 18: 1576: 1543: 1219:Die Runeninschriften im Ă€lteren FĂŒthark 1207: 671:, or the ransom of the wealthy city of 341:Runic transliteration and transcription 302:and began moving down into Thervingian 1622: 1514:Greeks and Goths: A Study on the Runes 1507: 1492:. Mannheim: Reinhard Welz Vermittler. 1391:Heathen Gods in Old English Literature 1353: 1303:MacLeod, Mindy; Mees, Bernard (2006). 59:), in 1837. It formed part of a large 1665:Archaeological discoveries in Romania 1387: 1189:. Berlin, New York. pp. 595–646. 1163: 1131: 1026: 795:Constantinescu (2003:3,14). 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(1857). 1093:10.1023/A:1024700316827 580:times is documented in 445:female guardian spirits 366:The gold ring bears an 325: 122:A poster depicting the 86:origin, and features a 1523:Todd, Malcolm (1992). 1290:Cite journal requires 867:(1966), referenced in 358: 163: 127: 28: 1433:CercetĂŁri Arheologice 1152:Giurescu, Constantine 1132:DĂŒwel, Klaus (2001). 1012:. Mouton de Gruyter. 732:Cojocaru (1999:9ff.). 536:of the Goths. 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Index


Henri Trenk
torc
Pietroasele
Buzău County
Romania
Wallachia
gold
hoard
Pietroasele treasure
250 and 400 CE
Roman
Mediterranean
Gothic language
Elder Futhark
runic alphabet
pagan religion of the Goths

Pietroassa treasure

Wielbark Culture
Chernyakhov culture
Roman Empire
ring barrow
Pietroasele
Arundel Society
Taylor
Moesia
Thrace
Athanaric

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