An ancient Roman name for Lake Garda in northern Italy.
From Latin 'Benacus,' the classical name for what is now Lake Garda. The etymology of the original name is uncertain but may relate to pre-Roman Celtic peoples inhabiting the region.
Many European place names preserve their Latin versions—Benacus reminds us that classical names often reflected different languages and peoples than those who live there today!
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