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Romanitas
The cultural identity and practices of the Roman people, which continued in various forms after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
Visigoths
A Germanic tribe that became a dominant power in the Roman Empire, later establishing a kingdom in what is now Spain.
Elective Monarchy
A system of governance where leaders are chosen by a vote, often leading to the selection of individuals seen as weak or non-threatening.
Third Council of Toledo
A significant meeting in 589 where the Visigoths converted to Nicene Christianity, affirming the unity of their faith with that of Rome.
Liber Ludiciorum
The Visigothic Code, a legal code that abolished legal differences between groups and was inspired by Roman law, Christian principles, and Germanic customs.
Common Christianity
The shared Christian faith among the Visigoths and Romans, marked by theological debates and the adoption of Nicene beliefs by the Visigoths.
Odoacer
The Germanic leader who rejected the imperial crown and ruled Italy independently, signifying a shift in power from the Roman Empire.
Isidore of Seville
A prominent scholar and historian who preserved Roman texts and contributed to the intellectual life of the Visigothic period.
Cultural Blend
The combination of Roman and Germanic traditions that characterized the Visigothic period after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
Umayyad invasion of 711
The conquest of the Visigothic kingdom by Islamic leaders, leading to significant changes in the cultural and political landscape of the region.