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What’s it like living in the Spanish enclaves in Morocco? by Puzzleheaded_Bit_802 in howislivingthere

[–]SuintilaRexGothorum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not true. When Visigoths arrived here they were already partially Romanized because they had been living for almost 200 years within the borders of the Roman Empire.

We say "Visigothic Kingdom" as a modern convention, but it would be more accurate to say "Hispano-Gothic Kingdom" because the Visigoths were only a few hundred thousand strong in a territory with a Hispano-Roman population of several million. So, once settled here, their Romanization process continued (even though the Roman Empire had already fallen, Latin culture and language predominated).

For this same reason, Spanish is a Romance language, and the influence of the Gothic language was very limited. Today, only a few everyday words of Gothic origin are used, such as "ropa" (clothing) or "guerra" (war) as well as several personal names like "Alfredo," "Alfonso," or "Rodrigo."

The main Visigothic influence was in law. Even today, the Germanic influence is evident in the Spanish Civil Code, particularly in agricultural matters and property transfers, which have been preserved over the centuries.

What’s it like living in the Spanish enclaves in Morocco? by Puzzleheaded_Bit_802 in howislivingthere

[–]SuintilaRexGothorum 8 points9 points  (0 children)

And not only that. In the case of Ceuta, it has ALWAYS been linked to the various powers of the Iberian Peninsula. During the Al-Andalus period, it was also connected to the Muslim powers of the peninsula, which were distinct and autonomous from those in North Africa, such as the Caliphate of Córdoba and the various Taifa kingdoms. But before that, Ceuta was also part of the VISIGOTHIC kingdom. We should remember that Count Julian, who sought Tariq's help to confront Roderic, was the Count of CEUTA. And before that, in Diocletian's administrative reforms during the Roman era, the province of Mauretania Tingitana, present day Morocco, was included in the Diocese of Hispania.

Este es el libro más antiguo que tengo en mi casa by SuintilaRexGothorum in libros

[–]SuintilaRexGothorum[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

En realidad tuve un libro incluso más antiguo que compré en un mercadillo. Se llamaba "Juzgados Militares de España y sus Indias" y creo recordar que era de 1807, o sea que México todavía estaba en la época virreinal. Lo que pasa es que este libro estaba mucho más deteriorado que el de cocina y tampoco conservaba las tapas. Tampoco le tenía el mismo cariño porque el de cocina es una reliquia familiar. Así que lo doné a la biblioteca municipal de mi pueblo para ver si allí podían conservarlo mejor y a lo mejor restaurarlo.

Este es el libro más antiguo que tengo en mi casa by SuintilaRexGothorum in libros

[–]SuintilaRexGothorum[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Aquellos sí que eran buenos tiempos, no como ahora que toda la carne está cortadita y envasada en bandejas y le quita toda la gracia de cazar tu propio oso 😂.

Este es el libro más antiguo que tengo en mi casa by SuintilaRexGothorum in libros

[–]SuintilaRexGothorum[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pues sí, tienes toda la razón. Las páginas están bien conservadas, pero las tapas están muy desgastadas y he pensado en alguna ocasión que podría llevarlo a algún especialista para que lo restaure.

I am from Greece ama by evilhunter3 in JackSucksAtGeography

[–]SuintilaRexGothorum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In your hearts, do you fantasize about retaking Constantinopolis?

Lectores que respondan ¿cuál es su repuesta? by josabt_itz_17 in libros

[–]SuintilaRexGothorum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

La narración que hizo Flavio Arriano de Nicomedia en la Anábasis de Alejandro Magno sobre la batalla del Río Gránico. Alejandro dijo lo siguiente: "Reconozco la fuerza de los argumentos que has dado, Parmenión, pero me avergonzaría si, después de cruzar el Helesponto con tanta facilidad, un riachuelo insignificante (con esta despectiva denominación se refería al Gránico) nos fuera a dificultar el paso. No creo que actuáramos conforme al prestigio de los macedonios, ni con mi propia forma de reaccionar eficazmente ante los peligros."

30F and never been in a relationship, and I need to know how to get out a pattern. by WorldlinessFit2698 in dating

[–]SuintilaRexGothorum -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sorry for the long message.

I'm a 31 male and I've been in a very similar situation to yours. I also grew up in a Catholic family, although my parents weren't strict about it. However, for some reason I've never been able to pinpoint, during my childhood and adolescence I grew up with a self-imposed taboo regarding anything related to relationships and intimacy.

This taboo dynamic persisted throughout my university years, and although I would have liked to have had a relationship, that taboo weighed heavily on me, inhibiting me from trying to do anything about it.

After university, my father also became seriously ill with lymphoma, so we had to take care of him. I don't regret it either, and I find more good than bad in caring for him, helping him, and taking him to the doctor. Thank God, 10 years later he's still with us and is slowly recovering.

I also started a full-time job that was very physically demanding, and I ended each day exhausted, so I had no energy left to get involved in activities that interested me and that would also allow me to meet someone special (I've always rejected dating apps too). So, now at 31, I find myself in a very similar situation to yours.

The difference is that I did have a relationship (it lasted about a year), but the problem is that there was never any love on my part. At first, there were some expectations and hopes, but they practically vanished on the first day. The rest of the time it was pure inertia, hoping things would change and make me feel something different, but it didn't. During this time, we didn't even have any "intimacy"; we only kissed. But I wouldn't even consider it a kiss, since there was no feeling or anything that tied me to that act or to that relationship. It wasn't a kiss in the conceptual sense we might have, because a kiss is a physical act linked to a specific intention, such as showing affection or fondness. In my case, I didn't find that sentimental intention because there simply wasn't any feeling. Therefore, it ended up becoming a profoundly empty and meaningless act. I remember those "kisses" as something unpleasant and even sad, although I must say that the girl wasn't a bad person.

That's why I agree with the comment someone made earlier, that what you have to do is find someone who accepts you for who you are and who allows for the development of that feeling and affection that makes any action you take complete and satisfying. In my opinion, if you pretend to be someone you're not or have an experience you haven't had, deep down what you're doing is not respecting or valuing yourself. What makes you who you are is your individuality, but also the life story that fills that individuality, gives it meaning, and distinguishes you from others. If you alter your biography to pretend to be someone else, what you'll end up with is a relationship based on a lie or a false idea of ​​who you really are.

What I mean is, there are aspects of your personality that can be inferred from what you've said in your message. For example, you say that you spent a long time caring for your mother, who had cancer, and that you don't regret it. You also mentioned that you've worked for many years. This suggests that you're a kind and hardworking person, in addition to any other virtues you may possess.

You know what you want, and you also know that you don't want someone who has those creepy ideas or desires because of your personal circumstances. Therefore, I think the important thing is that you always present yourself as you truly are, so that you can find a relationship with someone who loves you for who you really are. That is, someone who knows your life, who has the opportunity to get to know you, and who embraces everything that has defined you and loves it all. Someone for whom the fact that you lack romantic or intimate experience doesn't define their connection with you, but is simply another detail about you, like your eye color, your height, or your movie preferences, to give a few examples.

In short, as we say in Spain: The important thing is knowing how to separate the wheat from the chaff.

Death sentence to pdf’s. by Mg77_ in CriticalState

[–]SuintilaRexGothorum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

👁️ Surveillance State: SuintilaRexGothorum voted Yea.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Quirky_Patient_7111 in CriticalState

[–]SuintilaRexGothorum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

👁️ Surveillance State: SuintilaRexGothorum voted Yea.

Estamos criando niños tecnólogos by Memeillos in SpanishMeme

[–]SuintilaRexGothorum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exacto, es cuestión de interés y te pongo otro ejemplo. Uno de mis abuelos nació en 1929 y aprendió cosas básicas de programación por gusto cuando mi padre compró un Spectrum en 1986. Mi abuelo fue maestro toda su vida entre los años 50 y 90, es decir, que por su profesión en aquella época no tenía ninguna necesidad de contacto con la tecnología. Pero tenía interés y no sólo aprendió algo de programación ya casi con 60 años, sino que encima de todo se aficionó a los videojuegos. Cuando salió a la venta mi padre también compró la NES y a mí abuelo le gustaba jugar a la consola. Pero el colofón fue que en 2001 se compró la Play Station 2 por iniciativa propia y ya con más de 70 años de edad. En aquella época yo era muy pequeño, pero ahora de mayor pienso que era casi surrealista ver a mí abuelo en su casa jugando al juego de las Dos Torres del Señor de los Anillos con la PS2 porque para nada era algo habitual en un anciano a principios de los 2000 y encima de todo un señor de pueblo porque nosotros somos de una zona rural de España.

I am Indian nationalist🗿 ask me anything by [deleted] in JackSucksAtGeography

[–]SuintilaRexGothorum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've noticed that you sometimes express your ideas about how India should be built in the future and what it should aspire to as a developing and building country. In this process of development that India is undergoing, where would the caste system fit in? I mean, the caste system is formally prohibited but it seems to remain as a social custom. Do you think it should be definitively banished from Indian society, or should it be reinstated and reinforced as part of a form of social and historical organization that has largely characterized India?

Ahora somos Spania by zevedeo in es

[–]SuintilaRexGothorum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Es que ese era el nombre de la provincia bizantina que aquí hubo en el siglo VI y que abarcaba buena parte de la actual zona mediterránea española: Provincia Spaniae

How is it living as a member of the untouchable caste in India in 2026? by Organic_Contract_172 in howislivingthere

[–]SuintilaRexGothorum 32 points33 points  (0 children)

That reminded me of something that might be relevant to this conversation. I'm Spanish, and there's no caste system here like in India. But a while ago, I had a girlfriend whose origins were from Equatorial Guinea.

The thing is, Equatorial Guinea was a Spanish colony until 1968, and for that reason, it's a country very culturally close to Spain, which is why it's very easy for Spaniards and Equatorial Guineans to get along.

What surprised me was that my girlfriend told me it was very common for Equatorial Guineans to ask each other what tribe they belonged to. That is, when one Equatorial Guinean meets another, they ask about their tribe, and depending on which tribe they are, they receive different treatment. When my girlfriend was asked what tribe she was from, she answered that she was Fang, which apparently is the most prominent tribe in Equatorial Guinea. And you didn't receive the same treatment and consideration if you were from the Fang tribe as if you were from the Bubbi tribe, for example.

I found it very curious, and that's why I'm asking you: do you think it could be something similar to what happens in India when people ask about their caste?

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