The acient germanics tribes and thier language content introduction chapter I. History of the germanic tribes

The aim of the course paper. The Germanic tribes were known for their 
bravery, fierceness in battle, and a deep sense of honor. They were skilled warriors 
who fought on foot or horseback and had an excellent knowledge of weapons such 
as swords, spears, shields, and bows. Their military prowess was admired by the 
Romans who often recruited them as mercenaries. The Germanic tribes were also 
known for their complex social organization. They had a hierarchical structure with 
kings or chieftains at the top who governed over smaller units such as clans or 
villages. The tribe members were bound together by kinship ties or loyalty to their 
leader. The Germanic tribes also had a strong tradition of oral storytelling that 
preserved their legends, myths, and history. 
Religion played an essential role in the lives of the ancient Germanic tribes. 
They believed in multiple gods and goddesses such as Odin, Thor, Freyja, and Loki. 
These deities were associated with natural forces such as thunderstorms or harvests 
and were believed to have a significant influence on the tribe's prosperity. The 
Germanic tribes also practiced various rituals such as sacrifices to appease the gods. 
The ancient Germanic tribes left behind a rich cultural legacy that influenced 
many aspects of European civilization. Their language evolved into modern-day 
English, Dutch, German, Swedish among others; their mythology inspired numerous 
works of literature such as J.R.R Tolkien's Lord of Rings; their military tactics 
influenced medieval warfare; their artistry produced intricate metalwork designs that 
are still admired today. 
In conclusion, the ancient Germanic tribes were a diverse and complex group 
of people who played a significant role in shaping Europe's history and culture. Their 
military prowess, social organization, religion, and cultural legacy continue to 

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fascinate scholars and enthusiasts today. Understanding the Germanic tribes' culture 
and history is crucial to appreciating the rich tapestry of European civilization. 
The concept of an Indo-European family is based upon linguistic facts, but 
does not imply any anthropological coherence. We have no right whatever to speak 
of an Indo-European ('Aryan') race. Linguistic archeology (Hirt, Schrader, Much, 
Feist, and others) has drawn from linguistic material important conclusions as to 
common elements of an Indo-European culture, and many of these conclusions are 
doubtless correct. A varying proportion of identical vocabulary in the several Indo-
European languages indicates certain facts of social and economic conditions 
common to all or most Indo-European linguistic groups. But to what extent this 
postulates the assumption of a 'Ruvolo' is still problematic. Even the process through 
which separate Indo-European languages developed is not entirely clear. August 
Schleicher/EN7/ conceived the Indo-European primitive language as the trunk of a 
linguistic 'Stammbaum'. This branches out into a northern and southern group 
(Salvo-German and Ario-Graeco-Italo-Celtic), and these main branches are 
subdivided in the form of the diagram (adapted) shown at the top of the following 
page.