Ancient Celtic War Trumpet, Silent for 2000 Years, Unearthed in Eastern England—What Secrets Does It Hold?
However, upon Prasutagus’ death around 60 C.E., the will was blatantly ignored. Roman financial officials treated the kingdom as a conquered territory rather than a client state. Roman law did not recognize the right of a daughter to inherit royalty, allowing the annexation of the entire Iceni kingdom. It is reported that Boudica was flogged, and her two young daughters were raped by Roman slaves.
Wikimedia CommonsAlbert Kretschmer’s 1864 illustration of Queen Boudica.
These atrocities were the breaking point.
Boudica, described by the Greek historian Cassius Dio as possessing “greater intelligence than often belongs to a woman,” rallied not only the Iceni but also the neighboring Trinovantes tribe. The Trinovantes had their own grievances, particularly regarding the Roman seizure of lands to build the temple of Claudius at Camulodunum, which served as a center for the Imperial cult and a symbol of their oppression.
Though their rebellion ultimately failed and Boudica likely took her own life, her place in history as both a fierce warrior and a tragic leader remains to this day – and this is why the trumpet’s potential link to her tribe has fascinated historians so greatly.
“It’s hard to describe,” Hinman said of the carnyx, “but you kind of feel like it’s looking back at you. It’s quite a thing.”
After reading about this new discovery from West Norfolk, learn about 11 of the most terrifying creatures from Celtic folklore. Then, learn about the Celtic tradition of Samhain, the precursor to Halloween.
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