For a long time (and still now), the role of Etruscan in the pre-roman period have been widely OVERESTIMATED. This is due to the lack of informations about their coming and their disapperance. And more mystery is add by the fact that Etruscan language have been not Translated in the past. Translation of Etruscan language only started in the half of 80′s. But mystery often leads to… ehm… balls!

Etruscan language did not affects Italian modern language. Etruscan territory didn’t cross the Pò river in the north so Venezia and Veneto were ruled by Venetian. Etruscan never rules over the left side of Tevere river, so they never been in the south and west of italy – including Napoli – and most of all they never ruled in BRIGOLANTE!!!!

Even if the border (Tevere river) is not so far – less than 10 km – Assisi and then Brigolante were Umbrian territory!

Recently discoveries, largely reduced the role of Etruscan in favour of the Osco-Umbrian tribes which cultural and political impact over the Italy is still alive in the modern Italian language, tradiction and culture after 3.000 years.

Yes, I overestimated my english skills too…