Re: Pytheas

--- In cybalist@yahoogroups.com, Michael J Smith
<lookwhoscross-eyednow@...> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> How accurate should we regard Pytheas mention of specific Germanic
> tribes (such as the Gotones, Ingaevones, Teutones, etc.) as? Or was

this

> and much of what has come down to us later additions of others to his
> writings?

I remember a reference to "Teutons" -- who might have been
pre-Germanic or Celtic (if either) equally well, since *teut-o:n- is
not a formation unique to Germanic, but what about Gotones and
Ingvaeones? Are you sure Pytheas mentions any names like these?

Piotr