Elements of Buddhist Iconography c4.4

c4.4

The *Goths* were the first of these nations who invaded the Roman Empire. In the year 250, they crossed the Danube, and ravaged the provinces of Moesia and Thrace. The Emperor Decius marched against them, but he was defeated and slain in the battle of Abrittus. The *Goths* then extended their ravages to the provinces of Asia Minor, and even to the coast of the Euxine Sea. They were at length repelled by the Emperor Claudius, who defeated them in a great battle at Naissus. The *Goths* were then compelled to retire to their own country, but they soon returned, and continued to harass the Roman Empire for many years.