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Ancient DNA backs a tribe’s legendary origin story

A barbarian tribe’s legendary account of its origins appears to have a basis in history, according to new ancient DNA evidence. By studying genetic clues from the past, researchers found support for the story’s central claim about the group’s beginnings. The findings offer a fresh view of how this people may have moved and formed over time. And here’s the thing: genetics can illuminate an old tradition, even if it cannot prove every detail of a myth.
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