Who were the Lombards?
Q: Who were the Lombards?
A: The Lombards were a Germanic people who ruled most of the Italian Peninsula from 568 to 774.
Q: Where did the Lombards believe they originally came from?
A: The Lombards believed they originally came from southern Scandinavia.
Q: Who did the Lombards worship in ancient times and later?
A: In ancient times, the Lombards worshiped nature, but later they worshiped Odin.
Q: Why did the Lombards become known as "Longobards"?
A: The Lombards grew long beards in honor of Odin and became known as "Longobards" which means "long beards".
Q: Who led the Lombard migration into Italy?
A: Alboin, the son of Audoin, led the Lombard migration into Italy.
Q: What religion did most of the Lombards follow when they first arrived in Italy?
A: When they first arrived in Italy, most of the Lombards still followed their old religion.
Q: Who did the Lombards fight with in later years?
A: In later years, the Lombards fought with the Franks and later the Muslims. The Normans also fought with them between 1017 and 1078 A.D.
