Mullen, A. (2007). Linguistic evidence for `Romanization': continuity and change in Romano-British onomastics:. Britannia 38. Vol 38, pp. 35-61.
| Title: | Linguistic evidence for `Romanization': continuity and change in Romano-British onomastics: | |
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| Subtitle: | a study of the epigraphic record with particular reference to Bath | |
| Issue: | Britannia 38 | |
| Series: | Britannia | |
| Volume: | 38 | |
| Page Start/End: | 35 - 61 | |
| Biblio Note | Please note that this is a bibliographic record only, as originally entered into the BIAB database. The ADS have no files for download, and unfortunately cannot advise further on where to access hard copy or digital versions. | |
| Publication Type: | Journal | |
| Abstract: | Based on a new online database of Celtic personal names, the research demonstrates how the study of Romano-British onomastics can shed light on the complexities of linguistic and cultural contacts, complementing archaeological material and literary sources. After an introductory section on methodology, Part One analyses naming formulae and expressions of filiation as evidence for both continuity and change dependent on social and geographical factors. Confusion and contamination between the Latin and Celtic systems proved much less common than on the Continent, where earlier contact with Roman culture and the written tradition for Continental Celtic occasionally facilitated an unusual form of syncretism. Part Two examines the naming formulae attested at Roman Bath and the mechanisms by which Celts adopted Latin names. The case-study of Bath relates continuity and change in both naming formulae and nomenclature to an acceptance of, or resistance to, `Romanization' in Britain. Includes | |
| Year of Publication: | 2007 | |
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(The British & Irish Archaeological Bibliography (BIAB))
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| Created Date: | 10 Dec 2007 |
