Alphabets:
The Gothic alphabet was invented around middle the 4th century AD by Bishop Wulfila (311-383 AD). www.omniglot.com/ It is traditionally believed that its 27 letters were invented by bishop Wulfila (311-383). However, even a brief look at the alphabet assures that its basic system was borrowed from the Greek script of the 4th century. indoeuro.bizland.com/ The Goths were one of the most important "barbarian" tribes responsible for the downfall of the Roman Empire and the politics of early Medieval Europe. www.ancientscripts.com/ |