Lucanian
Lucanian refers to anything relating to Lucania, an ancient region of southern Italy. The term can denote the people who inhabited the area, the culture that developed there, or the Oscan language they spoke. In ancient texts the inhabitants are called Lucani.
Geography and origins: Lucania roughly corresponds to the modern region of Basilicata, with coastal zones reaching
History and language: Between the 5th and 3rd centuries BCE the Lucani frequently clashed with neighboring
Legacy: In modern usage, Lucanian can describe historic Lucania or the people of Basilicata, and it appears