CORIELTAVI

The Corieltauvi tribe, also recorded as Corieltavi—a spelling that appears to be more accurate—resided in ancient Britain near the modern city of Leicester, as documented in historical sources such as Wikipedia.

The name Corieltavi reveals a clear Kartvelian linguistic structure: coriel(i) tavi (ქორიელი თავი), which translates to "hawky head." In Kartvelian, kori (ქორი) means "hawk," tavi (თავი) means "head," and korieli (ქორიელი) is the adjectival form derived from kori. This etymology is further supported by the Georgian surname Korieli, which shares the same root, reflecting a cultural association with the hawk.

The hawk held deep significance in ancient Druidic traditions, often regarded as a sacred bird. This reverence is evident in historical accounts of the "Cave of the Corieltavians," a sacred site where rituals were performed. One notable ceremony, described in the records, involves the "Hawk of the North":

"Then we went on to the ceremony where we were present at 'the Hawk of the North,' who is summoned in the east..."

Further evidence of the tribe’s name appears in Ptolemy’s ancient map, where he refers to them as Coritani, a slight variation of the original name. This form likely derives from the Kartvelian toponym Coreti (ქორეთი), meaning "country of hawks." The legacy of this name endures in modern times, as seen in the Leicester sports club Leicester Coritanian A.C., which preserves the tribal designation. Additionally, hawks remain a prominent species in Britain, reinforcing the environmental and cultural relevance of this etymology.

The Kartvelian connection extends to the names of the Corieltavian kings: Kartivelios, Dumnocoveros, and Dumnovellaunus. The name Kartivelios is a direct and unmistakable reflection of Kartvelian origins, requiring no further explanation. Meanwhile, the names Dumnocoveros and Dumnovellaunus likely share the Kartvelian root dumna (დუმნა), meaning "silent." This root suggests a symbolic or cultural attribute, possibly indicating reserved or contemplative leadership qualities associated with these rulers.

The Kartvelian origins of the Corieltavi name, coupled with the linguistic echoes in their kings’ names, provide a compelling link between ancient Britain and Kartvelian linguistic traditions. This connection not only highlights the symbolic importance of the hawk in the region’s cultural history but also underscores the broader influence of Kartvelian language on ancient British nomenclature.