Britain

In the Imperial era, Britain was viewed as an edge of the Roman empire. Prior to its incorporation into the empire, Britain held grat fascination for the ancient writers. Seen as on the fringes of the civilized world, Britain was seen as both exotic and dangerous in particular the methods of fighting and customs.

Geography
Britain is in a triangle containing Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Alongside countries such as Germany, Italy and Spain are characterised as freedom-loving, fond of weapons, hard-working and warlike. They are courageous, clean and leaders. Due to location, Britain is also seen as more savage and fierce. Caesar states that every type of timber which is found in Gaul is also available in Britain, with the exception of beech and pine. In the midlands, tin can be found, and iron on the coast, but bronze must be imported. The climate is considered to be more temperate than that of Gaul as Britain possesses a milder winter.

Physical Appearance and Clothing
According to Tacitus, the Britons have a very diverse appearance. He connects the, “red hair and large limbs of the people inhabiting Caledonia,” to Germanic origins. Caesar describes the inhabitants of Cantium (Cantiaci) as wearing pelts and dying their skin with woad. Their hair is kept long.

Custom
The Britons are hostile to foreigners. The Britons who dwell in the land of Iris (Ireland?) supposedly eat people, and are supposedly eager to invade the lands of other peoples and regard all others with contempt. They are extraordinarily impious in their sacrifices and sacrifice criminals by impaling them as offerings to the gods. The women of these people are beautiful but ignored, as sex between men seems to be far more preferred. It is considered shameful if a sexual favor is offered and not accepted.

Language
The study of language is closely tied with the druidic practices. Caesar states that Gallic Druidism began in Britannia, which was then diffused into Gallic practices See Gallic language.

Food
Those that inhabit the interior part of Britain deem it wrong to eat hare, hen and goose but keep them instead as pets. They do not grow crops but live on milk and meat, and wear pelts. The animals hunted for pelt were probably eaten. They do not grow crops but live on milk and meat, and wear pelts. The animals hunted for pelt were probably eaten.