Redones

The Redones were an ancient Celtic tribe who inhabited the region of Gallaecia, in what is now northwestern Spain and northeastern Portugal. Their territory was located in the interior of the Iberian Peninsula, stretching from the Douro River in the north to the Minho River in the south, and from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the mountains of Asturias in the east.

The Redones are mentioned in ancient sources, such as the works of the Roman historian Strabo and the Greek geographer Ptolemy. They are believed to have been part of the broader cultural and linguistic group known as the Celtiberians, who inhabited the central and western Iberian Peninsula. The Redones are also mentioned in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who described them as a warlike and independent tribe.

The Redones played a significant role in the resistance against Roman expansion in the Iberian Peninsula. They were one of the tribes that participated in the Cantabrian Wars, a series of conflicts between the Roman Republic and the Cantabri and other Celtic tribes in the north of the Iberian Peninsula. The Redones are also mentioned in the context of the Roman conquest of Gallaecia, which took place in the 1st century BC.

Little is known about the Redones' culture, language, and social organization. They are believed to have spoken a Celtic language, but the exact nature of their language and its relationship to other Celtic languages is not well understood. The Redones are also known to have had a significant presence in the region of Gallaecia, which was one of the most important centers of Celtic culture and resistance to Roman expansion in the Iberian Peninsula.

The Redones' territory was eventually incorporated into the Roman Empire, and they were assimilated into the Roman cultural and political landscape. However, their cultural and linguistic legacy continued to influence the region for centuries after their incorporation into the Roman Empire. The Redones are an important part of the history of the Iberian Peninsula, and their story is a testament to the resilience and independence of the Celtic tribes in the face of Roman expansion.