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Why is Gothic called Gothic?
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Why is Gothic called Gothic?
   

Why is Gothic called Gothic? i never figured it out...
Post Thu Jul 25, 2002 6:36 pm
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In this case, Gothic is taken from the ancient Gaelic dialect. It seems that a mythological philanthropic man by the name of Gothe was captured and falsely sent to prison, where he was befriended by a slow commoner by the name of Dum. With his help, Gothe escaped the prison and was again a free man. After the escape, Gothe roamed the country side, righting wrong and slaying huge beasts with his mighty sword. The followers of this person were called Gothen later to be called Gothic, hence the title Gothic. Gothe, it appears, was almost invincible and always carried his infamous Ehtog's Sword with him everywhere he went. He was a mighty hero. This is all true, and if it isn't, it should be

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Post Thu Jul 25, 2002 8:20 pm
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Post Thu Jul 25, 2002 8:23 pm
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Gaelic as in Irish?
Post Sat Jul 27, 2002 7:30 pm
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Gaelic as in the Celtic Highlanders of Scotland. Surely you have read about Scotland's revolutionary William Wallace who led the revolt against England's Edward the first in the thirteenth century. Throw some kilts on the characters in the game and there you go. Gothe was a similiar character. This is all true, and it's not, it should be.
Post Sat Jul 27, 2002 8:35 pm
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Remember Braveheart?
Post Sat Jul 27, 2002 11:44 pm
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Well, that clears up the whole name thing. I always thought it was named Gothic because of it's dark, gloomy nature, but what you say Max Killen is very true, and if it isn't, it should be.
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Post Sun Jul 28, 2002 1:01 am
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Yes thats true. The gloominess and darkness are certainly associated terms when discussing things that are Gothic. The original word, I believe, relates to the Goths who invaded Europe around the time of the fall of the Roman Empire, circa 450 A.D. A name applied to loosely associated bands of Germanic tribes who overran large parts of the Empire and established themselves in many areas. Also the Visigoths, as in Visigothic, the mod, which is an extention of the game. Gothic architecture came much later but has its roots in Germanic culture. Being that the game comes from Germany and is both dark and foreboding, I think the name fits rather well.
Post Tue Jul 30, 2002 6:08 pm
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I like my reason better
Post Wed Jul 31, 2002 12:27 am
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Yes. I like your reason better too.
Post Wed Jul 31, 2002 12:51 am
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quote:
Originally posted by Max Killen
I like my reason better

That's the only reason why i like it too, it's so Killen like, and if it isn't, then it should be
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Post Wed Jul 31, 2002 10:50 am
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Here we go again!
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Post Wed Jul 31, 2002 3:03 pm
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Yeah...yeah. And by that reasoning my sword is the almighty Ennehcud Bre!
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quote:
Originally posted by Erb Duchenne
Yeah...yeah. And by that reasoning my sword is the almighty Ennehcud Bre!


.......if it isn't, well, it should be.
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