place
Silva Hercynia
also: Hercynian, Orcynia
The vast forest of central Germany, a nine days' journey broad, stretching east along the Danube; known to Greek geographers as Orcynia.
Reading notes
- De Bello Gallico §6.24.2 Hercynian forest
The vast forest of central Germany, a nine days' journey broad, stretching east along the Danube; known to Greek geographers as Orcynia.