On oronyms in ancient sources (Examples from the Croatian pre-Slavic toponymy)

The paper analyzes pre-Slavic oronyms, i.e. the proper names of hills, mountains, mountain ranges, etc., situated within current and historical Croatian territory. The focus is on oronyms recorded in ancient sources. Attestations of every oronym in ancient sources are quoted, and the possible or probable location and etymology of each are provided. In conclusion, an attempt is made to describe the common characteristics of the category of pre-Slavic oronyms within Croatian territory. Adapted from the source document