Vox Patrum, 2019, Vol. 72
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- ItemBarbarzyńcy w Vita Epifani Ennodiusza z Pawii(Wydawnictwo KUL, 2019) Skibiński, TomaszThe article presents the image and the place of barbarians in the late-Roman society in the light of Vita Epifani by Ennodius (Magnus Felix Ennodius). The analysis of the work shows the world of the second half of the 5th century, co-created by Romans and the barbarians, in which the latter have their inalienable place. They are no longer guests and newcomers, but co-hosts and co-creators of the new community of the late antiquity. The image of individual barbarian groups is diverse: there are real partners of the Romans, concerned for the common good and supported by Roman advisors (eg Goths, Burgundians), but beside them are primitive, cruel and brutal Rugii, presented according to the stereotypical image of barbarism. All of them, however, are transformed under the influence of Epiphanius. Only occasionally, Ennodius indicates the difficulties in roman-barbaric integration resulting from difference of religion. Considering these qualities, Ennodius’ work appears as a call to the Roman clergy and aristocracy to work together with the new peoples present in the former Roman territories, and with their rulers.