Ethnolookism as a factor in the attitude of the Romans towards the Germans

The author of the article turned to theme ethnolookism - daily discriminatory practices, which are due compliance or, on contrary, inconsistensy between real appearance representatives a particular ethnic group and established stereotypes prejudices. is devoted case in antiquity. We talking about as factor attitude Romans towards Germans. According author, ordinary perception Greeks Romans, all barbarians same origin Scythians or Thracians, Getae Germans were, saying is, “on face”. Experts call this effect cross-racial. From end 2nd century BC actively interacted with Latin authors blue eyes blond hair, tall stature strong physique characteristic external signs For these sings most likely, very triggers, automatically resurrected collective consciousness contemporaries Horace, Caesar Tacitus longstanding fears associated metus Gallicus furor Teutonicus. It that Germans, who served under Roman banners, became “Romans” their fellow tribesmen. themselves thought so, authorities clearly separated “their” from those attacked borders Empire. Thus, within framework political unity pax Romana, ethnocultural rapprochement gradually took place.