Senones
Definition
Senones were a Celtic tribe that inhabited an area in present-day France during ancient times. They are known for their involvement in conflicts with the Romans.
Analogy
Think of the Senones as a rival sports team that always gives the Romans a tough competition on the field.
Related terms
Gauls: The Celtic peoples who lived in what is now modern-day France before it was conquered by the Romans.
Gallic Wars: A series of military campaigns fought by Julius Caesar against various Gallic tribes, including the Senones.
Vercingetorix: A chieftain of the Arverni tribe who led a united Gallic resistance against Caesar during the Gallic Wars.
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