Semnones

The Semnones were a Germanic people who inhabited southern Sweden, the Danish peninsula, and northern Germany during the late Bronze Age. They were part of the larger group of Germanic peoples who spoke Germanic languages. By the time of Julius Caesar, they had migrated southward and westward, pushing into areas previously occupied by Celtic peoples. The Semnones were part of the Suebi group and lived around the Havel and Spree rivers. They were known for their pastoral lifestyle and engaged in farming, with their primary crops being grain, root crops, and vegetables. Their military equipment was generally basic, consisting mainly of lances and shields, with metal armor being rare. The Semnones were eventually incorporated into the Roman Empire's sphere of influence.1