Note 40 — LECTURE II. The Roman and the Teuton. Comparison of the Political and Social Condition of the Empire and its German Neighbours.

In this connection it is interesting to note that an inscription has recently been discovered at the Roman Camp of Borcovicus in Northumberland, which commences ‘Deo Marti Thincso.’ The persons who thus record the dedication of their altar to the god Mars Thincsus are said to be ‘Germani Cives Tuihanti.’ Dr. Hübner, one of the greatest authorities on Roman epigraphy, believes that ‘Mars Thincsus’ is the Teutonic god Tiu, and that his epithet means that the national Thing or Council was held under his guardianship. (See Archaeologia Aeliana, x. 154-159.)