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Goths as a Roman Army
- The Goths were not just wandering barbarians but a Roman army with ties to the empire.
- Their identity was fluid, influenced by military service and political context.
Fluidity of Gothic Identity
- Identity for the Goths was situational and complex, shaped more by behavior than birth.
- Group labels shifted after trauma, blending ethnic and professional identities.
Volphila’s Identity Journey
- Volphila's life exemplifies Goth identity shifts from subgroup Terevangi to a broader Gothic identity.
- His experience shows identity changes between home and army contexts.