Life In Alemanni Liechtenstein Part 2

Daily Life in Alemanni Liechtenstein was harsh and simple. Based on the land, it varied from season to season and consisted of some form of work, eating, play, sex, and sleep with the occasional battle or raid. Most Alemanni were not warriors full time but tilled the land, harvested the crops, cut the wood, tended the sheep and cattle, hunted game in the woods and raised their families. Only in times of danger or war did they take up arms. There were warriors under the command of a warlord to guard the tribe and raided other tribes.

The average Alemanni was tall with broad-shoulders but some were lean and even thin from ever present hunger. They worked hard just to survive from day to day. Those Alemanni who lived in the woods or on farms wore very little clothing, except to keep warm in winter. They were often barefoot and had only a pair of breeches or fur wrap. They did however become quite hardy and lived a long live.

Alemanni living in settlements were better off but not by much. The chief's hut was usually the biggest, mainly to show his status and to have a dry place for meetings. The others members of the tribe such as craftsmen, farmers, fishermen, hunters and hunters lived in the other huts. Warriors lived on the outer ring for defense. As they became more settled, the buildings were made of stones and streets were laid out. The villages were located near good water such as a river, stream. Lake or dug well. In Liechtenstein they were near the Rhine and streams that fed into the Rhine. But because of the extensive swamps existing back then and the yearly flooding of the Rhine, they choose high ground were possible. These spots were easy to defend in times of troubles.

The Alemanni did find time to party and have some fun after a hard day's work. During the summer, they were raiding and defending their homes against raids as well as farming, hunting, fishing and making weapons and implements. After a hard day they would relax with a swim or play some games. In the winter, forced to spend more time indoors, they tried to keep themselves occupied. Besides eating, sleeping and making love, games of chance were their passion. Dice was a favorite and stakes were often high. Some lost their valuables, property, and even themselves as payment for their wagers. They fatalistically viewed losing as the will of their gods.

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