Tribes of The Belgae
Caesar names the following as Belgic tribes:
| Belgae | Belgae sometimes described as if not in "Belgium" | Germani Cisrhenani, sometimes contrasted with Belgae | Descendants of the Cimbri, living near Germani Cisrhenani |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambiani Atrebates |
Menapii |
Caerosi |
Atuatuci |
Later, Tacitus mentioned a tribe called the Tungri living where the Germani Cisrhenani had lived, and he also stated that they had once been called the Germani, (although Caesar had claimed to have wiped out the name of the main tribe, the Eburones). Other tribes that may have been included among the Belgae in some contexts were the Leuci, Treveri and Mediomatrici. Posidonius includes the Armoricani as well.
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