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Goth

Historical Figure
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

The Goths were a group of East Germanic tribes known for their role in the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

Detailed Definition
The Goths were a significant group in ancient history, often associated with the decline of the Roman Empire. They played a crucial role in the migrations and invasions that characterized the late antiquity period. In the poem, the mention of the 'bearded Goth' symbolizes the transformative and tumultuous forces that challenged Rome's supremacy.
Example
Example in poetry:
"Then of the peoples wert thou royal Queen, Till in thy streets the bearded Goth was seen" (historical Germanic tribe); "The Goths sacked the ancient city" (historical); "A Goth in gleaming armor" (warrior); "The barbarous Goth, yet noble in his way" (character); "The Gothic arch in cathedrals" (artistic legacy)
Additional Notes
The term 'Goth' refers to a historical figure that represents the challenges faced by Rome, as noted in the line where they are described as being seen in the streets.; Found in the poem, Urbs Sacra Æterna by Oscar Wilde
Also Known As
barbarian invader Germanic warrior medieval Goth dark tribesman
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