The East Germanic languages are a group of extinct Germanic languages that were spoken by the East Germanic peoples, primarily the Goths, who played a significant role in the history of Europe during the Migration Period. The most well-documented of these languages is Gothic, which is primarily known from a 4th-century translation of the Bible by the Gothic bishop Wulfila.

East Germanic Languages

Extinct Germanic languages

East Germanic peoples

Goths

History of Europe

The Migration Period, also known as the Barbarian Invasions, was a time of significant human movement in Europe from approximately 300 to 800 AD, which contributed to the transformation of the Roman Empire and the foundation of medieval Europe. This era was marked by the movement of various tribes, including the Goths, Vandals, and Huns, who played crucial roles in the reshaping of European political and cultural landscapes.

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