The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character

Jazygae

Also known as Sarmatian Jazygae

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  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 78

The Jazygae are the most numerous and warlike of the Sarmatian tribes, their presence felt along the banks of the Pathissus like a storm gathering on the horizon. Their reputation for martial prowess precedes them across the ancient world.

Gender
male
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 78
Books
1

The Jazygae appear as the most numerous and warlike tribe of the Sarmatian nation, settled along the banks of the Pathissus or Tibiscus river. They represent the formidable barbarian presence that Roman forces must contend with in their eastern campaigns.

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The Jazygae are described as the most numerous and warlike tribe of the Sarmatian nation, settled on the banks of the Pathissus or Tibiscus river, with a fierce warrior culture typical of steppe nomads.

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  1. BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)

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