Volsci

Volsci, an ancient Italian people, extending from the south-western slopes of the Apennines to the sea, along both banks of the Liris (Garigliano), whose capital was Suessa Pometia, and, after its destruction by the Romans, Satricum and Antium. The Volsci were a brave and warlike people who waged almost incessant war with the Romans for 200 years previous to 338 B.C., when they were finally subdued, their territory incorporated into Latium, and they themselves created Roman citizens. The legend of Coriolanus (q.v.) is connected with the Volscian wars. See ROME, TARQUINIUS SUPERBUS, ANTIUM, UMBRIA.