Ripidiitti

Ripidiitti, also known as Ripidii, were an ancient Italic tribe that inhabited the territory of modern-day Italy. They are first mentioned in historical records during the 4th century BC, when they were part of the broader Umbrian confederation. The Ripidiitti are known for their role in the Samnite Wars, a series of conflicts between the Roman Republic and the Samnites, a confederation of Italic tribes in southern Italy.

The Ripidiitti were located in the central Apennines, in the region that is now part of the provinces of Perugia and Terni. Their territory was characterized by its rugged terrain, which made it difficult to defend and control. Despite this, the Ripidiitti were able to maintain their independence for some time, resisting Roman expansion.

The Ripidiitti's most significant engagement with the Romans occurred during the Second Samnite War (326-304 BC). They were part of the Samnite alliance that fought against the Romans, but their role in the war is not well-documented. The Ripidiitti's territory was eventually incorporated into the Roman Republic, and they became part of the Roman province of Umbria et Picenum.

The Ripidiitti are not mentioned in historical records after the Second Samnite War, and their exact fate is unknown. It is possible that they were assimilated into the Roman population, or that they may have continued to exist as a distinct ethnic group within the Roman province. The Ripidiitti's legacy is primarily remembered through their role in the Samnite Wars and their territory's eventual incorporation into the Roman Republic.