Talk:Catubodua

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[edit] ethymology

I added an explanation of the probable Gaulish meaning of the name Cathubodua. Until now, the article's explanation was based on speculation and original research. The University of Wales does not seem to equate the Gaulish name with proto-celtic *Katu-bodwā, rather some editor of wikipedia does so. While this leap is reasonable, it does not seem to be demonstrated by litterature. Note that I've found at least one case where proto-celtic *bodwà is translated as crow, though I don't consider that source reliable.

I also deleted speculation on badbd and therefore bodua being derived from the presence of crows (and other scavengers) on battlefields. This is pure speculation and was so far unsourced.

I was tempted to remove mention of Boudina and Boudiga in the intro, but unfortunately this seems to be sourced. The problem with these two names is that they seem to be based on a different Gaulish and even proto-celtic word, namely boudi and *boudi (victory, gain, profit), maybe also related to budina and *bùdinà (band, army). But again, this is also speculation and has no place in the article.

On the other hand one could add Cassibodua Gaulish apparent war goddess.--85.93.206.159 (talk) 11:55, 22 April 2008 (UTC)