Salvete omnes!

Create a Gladiator and enter him or her in the Ludi Novi Romani now!
The games start on March 3rd so I need your entry right away.
Send your entry to m.pompeius@...
A gladiator is easy to create. The basic information, like that shown below, is
all that is required to compete:

Your Name:  Marcus Pompeius Caninus
Gladiator's Name: Ahala
Gender:  Male
Age:  28
Height:  5' 9"
Weight:  180lbs
Class/Type:  Dimachaerus
Tactics:  Blitz
Ludus (Faction):  Veneta
 
If you have any questions, let me know.
For complete rules, just send an email to me at m.pompeius@... anytime.

Optime valete!
 


M. Pompeius Caninus
Bethel, Alaska, USA
America Boreoccidentalis

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EX OFFICIO AEDILIS Sta. Cornelia Aeternia



*POMPA*

In the pre-dawn hours of this first day of the Ludi Novi Romani of 2764, the
crowd is gathering outside the Temple of Iuppiter. It is promising to be a
sunny day, but right now is still very chilly and people are well bundled
up. Slaves belonging to Tribune Vibia Rutilia Enodiaria are circulating
through the crowd with small leather pouches filled with heated stones,
which are being very well received.

After a last discussion with organizers, Curule Aedile Sta. Cornelia
Valeriana Iuliana Aeternia steps onto the portable platform she takes with
her so as to be able to see over the crowd and speaks:

*OPENING SPEECH OF AEDILIS STA. CORNELIA AETERNIA
*
"The Ludi Novi Romani, was created three years ago to commemorate the
annual anniversary of Nova Roma's founding. This year we are following that
tradition and celebrating with the big number* "XIII"*. A day for each year
that Nova Roma has been in existence. This set of Curule Aediles and their
Aedilician Cohors have worked extremely hard to present their fellow
citizens and friends with activities and spectacles in mass bounties. We
have had many pitfalls within the last year of our Republic, we as one
tribe have overcome that dark storm of sorrow. We ask all citizens from
every walk of life to rejoice and celebrate in Nova Roma's next phase of
life, with contests and quizzes galore, gladiatorial combats, a magnificent
tribute to the Sea, and listen to myths retold by the fireside. In the
end we simply encourage you all to* Carpe Diem* and* LET US ALL HAVE FUN*!"


As the day begins to lighten, the many colors of the clothing and banners of
the crowd begin to show. Religious officials, magistrates, athletes and
actors are all in their best attire. A group of boys, not yet old enough to
join in actual military maneuvers, are helping to keep the crowd in line.
They will be demonstrating the drills they have been so assiduously
practicing for the last few weeks later. Members of the actual military as
well as actors playing the military, are decked out in armor so brightly
polished that it seems to be lit from within.

The procession winds through the streets accompanied by the voices of a
chorus. The sound of flutes, lyres and drums add to the cheerful atmosphere
of the morning. The chorus is followed by a group of dancers, acrobats and
magicians, many of them brought from the far-flung reaches of the world to
delight the citizens of Rome.
Slaves carrying trays of massy silver and gold, all the prizes to be awarded
as part of the games are part of this sacred ritual which opens the games.
Flower petals are everywhere, and the sweet scent of incense fills the air,
mixing with the scent of food that vendors are starting to offer, a promise
of the many edible delights which await the crowds over the next thirteen
days.

Across the Forum and through the Porta Triumphalis of the Circus the long
procession snakes. Although the first members of the procession reached the
Circus, it takes nearly an hour for the procession to finally gather again.


At last the gilded litters carrying the images of the Gods arrive. The
litters are of rare cedarwood, newly made and a gift of the* Curule Aedile
Aeternia*. The litter hangings as well as the raiment of the statues are of
silk brought from far beyond Our Sea. The sacrificial beasts also arrive,
snowy white and decked with flowers, walking calmly. The Aediles Curules
stand right before the altar. Aedile Aeternia covers her head with her
palla, and prays loudly:

*OPENING RITUAL OF THE GAMES
*
�O Great Jupiter Capitoline,
and You, Mars, founder and bearer of the Roman Name,
and You, Concordia, creative force of Our Nation's Unity,
and You, Vesta, keeper of the Eternal Flame,
and all of You, eternal Gods,
who raised this mass of the Roman Republic
to the highest glories of the world,
I pray and invoke You in the name of the New Roman People:
knit together the many threads of our endeavors,
strengthen our service to the Republic of Nova Roma,
and let any action or intention which does not meet with Your approbation
dwindle.�

- Some INCENSE is put into the fire -

The statue of Iuppiter was carried by procession around the templum and
brought behind the Ara Iovis. The statue remains there until the end of
the ceremony.

Since the sacrifice was accepted by the God favorably Ludi Novia Romani are
proclaimed open.


The Ludi have begun!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Salvete omnes

"Welcome to Rome, and to the opening day of the Ludi Novi Romani".

"I'm here in downtown Rome to report on the big parade that will soon be coming our way on its way to the Circus Maximus where my colleagues over there will be giving you reports on the opening ceremony and, of course, the other exciting events planned ".

"And not only today, of course, because we have all sorts of entertainment over the entire thirteen days, marking the thirteenth anniversary of our wonderful Republic".

"Now, just to remind you, ladies and gentlemen, that our Consuls this year are the honoured Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator ( a shout of Hooray! goes up from the crowd), thank you ladies and gentlemen, and of course the equally respected Gaius Equitius Cato (another shout of Hooray!). They are already at the opening ceremony and of course they are honouring the Ludi this year".

"Well ladies and gentlemen, I hear by your cheering that you are really beginning to enter into the spirit of things here, so let's let those who are listening hear what an excited crowd we've got here today. Come on folks, let's hear you greet the whole of Rome. Come on folks: Sal Way Tay, Sal Way Tay". And back comes the crowd with "SAL WAY TAY, SAL WAY TAY, SAL WAY TAY".

"Come on folks, I can hardly hear you. SAL WAY TAY, SAL WAY TAY." The response this time is deafening. "SAL WAY TAY, SAL WAY TAY".

"That's much better", quickly checking his equipment is still intact. "They probably heard that right out in Britannia. Now, who is here today? Well, ladies and gentlemen, the streets are packed with crowds. I've never seen anything like it in all my time in Rome. Tell me sir, where are you from?"

"I'm just in from Ardea, with my family. We've planted the crops, and have come to Rome for the spectacle". Well its good to see you and your family – this is your family? Well hello to all of you, and welcome to Rome".

"Now, ladies and gentlemen, I just have time to remind you that the Aediles Curules this year are the excellent Statia Cornelia Valeriana Iuliana Aeternia (another cheer from the crowd) and her equally excellent colleague Aulus Vitellius Celsus (more cheering). Now, I wish you could see this, ladies and gentlemen, I really do, because they have commanded that Rome be decorated for the occasion. Across every main street we can see banners, flags, bunting, the emblems of the four factiones taking part in the games, and the graffiti, you
should see those, ladies and gentlemen, the advertisements of the traders who are sponsoring the games, the adverts for - no wait a minute, I think I can hear - yes, it is I can hear the big parade starting off. Now, I'm just going to climb up here, thank you sir, sorry, excuse me, that's it, now I can see above the crowd. I've never seen so many people, the street is jammed."

"Ah, I can really hear them now. The drums thundering, the trumpets blaring, the cymbals crashing, gosh, it sounds - oh, and now I can see the leading banners, right across the street, what's that on them, oh yes, it reads LUDI NOVI ROMANI 2764, and right behind them come the band and the marchers. They're just coming into view now, ladies and gentlemen. Those at the front of the crowds are trying
to push back to let the parade through, those behind are trying to push forward to see it, oh its - no its okay , its all sorting itself out, and here they come"

"Oh I say, look at that, just in front of the first banner are a group of boys marching along to the sound of the drums. Well, they're really enjoying their day on the streets of Rome".

"And now here come the first of the parade, and its - now what colours are those? Oh yes, its a guard from the Seventh Cohort of the Thirtieth, and that must be Parnesius their Centurion leading them. Oh I wish you could see this, ladies and gentlemen, they are the pride of our army, so smart, in perfect step,colours held high and erect, backs straight, chests out, equipment gleaming, the
perfect Rome pace to their step, goodness, it makes you proud to be a Roman citizen".

The crowd yells madly as the guards march past.

"Now, next we can see the team from the Cohors Aedilicia who have been
organising the games. They're known as the "Happy Bees", because they have been so busy organising the games this year. They've all got little flags with an emblem of the bee on them. They're all waving to the crowd, and getting a frantic applause back. Well done you Happy Bees, off you buzz to continue your work"

"And now its one of the merchants, he has a huge wagon drawn by two magnificent horses, all decorated with brasses and ribbons, I hear they're called "shire horses", and they're far bigger than the horses we normally see in Rome. Their heads almost come up to my level, and I'm standing high up above the crowd. The trader has a huge load of supplies on board, and his servants are handing out samples to the crowd. Here come the boys again, running back in to get another
piece of fruit and dashing off with their prize. It really is a fantastic sight, ladies and gentlemen, but there is plenty more coming into view"

"And here come some of the vendors on foot, its their girls and they have trays of goodies to give out to the crowds, Everyone is jostling to get to the front, and the girls are walking on both sides of the street, smiling, laughing, waving, advertising their shops and handing out some very impressive looking samples. Some of the folks down there seem to be stocking up with food for their day at the games. Now, what's this coming next?"

"Oh yes, I've seen some of these before. Its the fire eaters and the sword swallowers. Oh, what colour and excitement, the sheets of flame Â… some are jumping through the flames and blowing out mouthfuls of flames themselves. I can hear the rush of the flames and the screams of the crowd as they really get excited at seeing this".

"Away they go, and next its some floats with - what is that? - ah yes, birds of every shape, size and colour. There are tiny humming birds, great big eagles, flamingos, cranes, a pair of swans, some doves, - I think that's a Glossy Ibis, those ones are called Macaws, there are some goldfinches, a heron, and next here come some birds of prey - I think those are hawks, tied to the wrists of their handlers, and occasionally swooping off to get - yes, they're picking up pieces of the food that has got dropped, and carrying it back to their perches on the wagon. And here is a cart with just one bird on it. Now, ladies and gentlemen, some of you will have seen this one before, I'm told its called a Hoopoe, and its the special bird of the Curulis Aeternia. Its about a foot, long, its wingspan is about a foot and a half, and it has a great coloured crest
on its head, where the orange feathers end with black tips. The crowd have quietened just long enough to hear it calling out "ooop , ooop , ooop", there, we heard it. Its got a place of honour with a cart all to itself. Well, that was all a colourful display, but what's this coming next?"

"Ah, its another merchant, this time with bread and cakes. That's the shop that sells my favourite honey cakes, and he has his shop girls out on both sides with trays full to give out to the crowd. Oh, I wish I was down there, ladies and gentlemen, but I know I will be able to get some later on, so don't worry. There will be plenty for all. And here comes the shop that sells the dormice in fish sauce, a very popular dish at even the best dinner parties. There's a man down
there with so much food that he can scarcely hold it all, he will be well set up for the day down at the games."

"Next its the oil lamp shop. This is the one where they make lamps out of terra sigillata, and they have got some superb examples on display. They make some of their lamps here in Rome, but they can also supply lamps from many different places, so they always have a big display to choose from. And here is the wine merchant, with amphorae and barrels loaded onto a huge wagon. They must be dray
horses or shire horses, as that wagon must weigh many tons. The back of the wagon is all decorated with vine leaves and vine branches from where last year's harvest was grown, and there are girls on the back passing down small sips of wine for those at the front of the crowd to taste. They're also taking orders for delivery, so they should do a good trade this year."

"Oh my gosh, was that a lion roaring? Yes, its some floats with animal cages. In the first cage are the crocodiles. They look fearsome creatures. Then there is a camel, just look at the size of him, and next come the wild cats, there are leopards, panthers cheetahs and a jaguar. Then there are some gentler animals, an antelope and a gazelle, a panda and a zebra. There's a bear, there's a wolf, oh, and I wish you could see this, there are some monkeys swinging in and out of their cage and trying to snatch bits of food from the crowd. The wolf of course is sacred in Rome, and Romans are sometimes called the she-wolf's litter because that is how Rome
started. Oh I'm so glad to see that here today on this anniversary. We mustn't forget old Rome, even in this modern age. New Rome is of course the best state in the whole world, and how wonderful it is to be right in the heart of it today".

"And here come the dancing girls. Those at the front have hoops of flowers that they are passing over their heads as they dance in time to the tambourines that those behind them are playing. Oh, that's a glorious spectacle, ladies and gentlemen, I really wish you could see that. And right behind them are some
girls with olive coloured skin, who are dancing with snakes. And beside them are two men wearing strange turbans and wildly coloured robes, who are playing on flutes that the snakes are moving in time to. My word, that's an exotic sight that we do not see very often in Rome."

"There is just time for me to mention that both the Praetors will of course be at the games, they are Gnaeus Iulius Caesar and Marcus Cornelius Gualterus Graecus".

"And here is one of the schools, with the boys proudly carrying their writing tablets and the magistri with their scrolls. And here is a troop of marines, no doubt fresh from one of their sea patrols. The crowd are giving them a big cheer. They need to keep the seas safe so that the merchants can be supplied and the people can eat. They look smart, but not as smart as the Legions, and not as smart as the men from the Thirtieth who we saw earlier. But they have to be brave to go to sea, and they have won many victories, so they deserve their
place here today".

"And of course our Censors will already be at the opening ceremony. This year our Censors are Titus Iulius Sabinus and a man I know well, Publius Memmius Albucius.".

"And that's not all, ladies and gentlemen. Here come the walkers on stilts - ha ha ha , one has just reached over and shaken my hand. Salve amice. And there are jugglers and acrobats, some are throwing others up into the air where they fall back down into the arms of their colleagues. Others are doing cartwheels, walking on their hands, there is one using a pole to leap up into the air and land head-over-heels, and there's one doing somersaults".

"Of course, these are very much the People's Games, and I cannot miss out our Aedilis Plebis, Gaia Valeria Pulchra, and the tribunes of the Plebs, my good friend Tiberius Galerius Paulinus, Gaius Tullius Valerianus Germanicus, Vibia Rutilia Enodiaria, Gaius Aemilius Crassus and Quintus Servilius Priscus. We will see them later all down at the games, along with the priests and our senators,
when we arrive after the opening ceremonies".

"We're nearly at the end now, ladies and gentlemen. Here come some of the gladiators and their trainers, carrying the weapons they will be fighting with today. There are the nets and the tridents, the spears and the gladii, some dressed like Greek soldiers, others dressed like Gauls".

"Oh, and here come the flower sellers, with their fresh bunches still wet with the dew that they picked this morning. And now the parade has passed, and the crowds are milling back onto the street and following them towards the games. Everyone wants to get a good seat, so I am going to hand you back over to the action that is soon to start over there. My goodness, ladies and gentlemen, if the parade was this exciting, just think how magnificent the games are going to
be. Good bye, everybody, WAH LAY TAY." And the crown responds loudly WAH LAY TAY - WAH LAY TAY - WAH LAY TAY as they troop off down the street.

Valete omnes

Crispus

Cato omnibus in foro SPD

Hodie est Kalendis Martiis; hic dies nefastus publicus est.

"Come Mars, God of War, lay aside your shield and spear:
A moment, from your helmet, free your shining hair.
What has a poet to do with Mars, you might ask?
The month I sing of takes its name from you.
You see, yourself, fierce wars waged by Minerva:
Is she less free to practice the noble arts for that?
Take time to set aside you lance and follow Pallas'
Example: and find something to do while unarmed...
`If it's right for the secret promptings of the gods
To be heard by poets, as it's rumoured they may,
Tell me, Gradivus, Marching God, why women keep
Your feast, you who are apt to be served by men.'
So I spoke. And Mars answered, laying aside his helmet,
But keeping his throwing spear in his right hand:
Now am I, a god used to warfare, invoked
In pursuit of peace, and I'm carried into new camps,
And I don't dislike it: I like to take on this function,
Lest Minerva think that she alone can do so...
Mamurius carried out the task: whether he was superior
In his craft or his character it would be hard to say.
Gracious Numa said to him: `Ask a reward for your work,
You'll not ask in vain of one known for honesty.'
He'd already given the Salii, named from their leaping (saltus),
Weapons: and words to be sung to a certain tune.
Mamurius replied: `Give me glory as my prize,
And let my name be sounded at the song's end.'
So the priests grant the reward promised for his
Ancient work, and now call out `Mamurius'." - Ovid, Fasti III

"Ares, exceeding in strength, chariot-rider, golden- helmed, doughty
in heart, shield-bearer, Saviour of cities, harnessed in bronze,
strong of arm, unwearying, mighty with the spear, O defence of
Olympus, father of warlike Victory, ally of Themis, stern governor of
the rebellious, leader of righteous men, sceptred King of manliness,
who whirl your fiery sphere among the planets in their sevenfold
courses through the aether wherein your blazing steeds ever bear you
above the third firmament of heaven; hear me, helper of men, giver of
dauntless youth! Shed down a kindly ray from above upon my life, and
strength of war, that I may be able to drive away bitter cowardice
from my head and crush down the deceitful impulses of my soul.
Restrain also the keen fury of my heart which provokes me to tread the
ways of blood-curdling strife. Rather, O blessed one, give you me
boldness to abide within the harmless laws of peace, avoiding strife
and hatred and the violent fiends of death." - Homer, Ode to Ares II.1-17

The month of Martias is dedicated to the god of war, Mars, both in his
aspect as Mars Quirinus, the Protector of the Roman People and Mars
Gravidus, the leader of the Romans at war. Mars was the son of Iuno,
Iuppiter's wife. Iuppiter had given rise to the goddess Minerva by
birthing her through his head. Iuno was jealous of this event, and
asked the goddess Flora to help her in the task of creating a son.
Flora, the goddess of blossoming plants touched Juno with magical
herbs and created Mars in her womb.

Mars raped the vestal virgin Rhea Silvia while she slept, she gave
birth to twins called Romulus and Remus. Rhea was imprisoned because
of the sacred laws of her vows, and her sons were left in baskets on
the river. They were brought up by wolves and eventually founded Rome.
Mars was often depicted riding a two-horse chariot, with a spear and
a shield, both items with magical properties. His shield in particular
was an important object and symbol for the Romans, according to legend
one is said to have fallen from the sky to save the Romans during
battle. Sacred shields were kept in the temples of Mars and the one
alleged to have fallen from the sky was reserved for the Forum, where
it was said to guard Rome from attack.

Primarily Mars was invoked for battle and all things associated with
war. For obvious reasons he was a favorite among soldiers in the Roman
army.


"Girl if you'd marry, delay, however eager both are:
A little delay, at this time, is of great advantage.
Weapons excite to war, war's bad for those married:
The omens will be better when weapons are put away.
Now the girded wife of the peak-capped Flamen Dialis
Has to keep her hair free from the comb." - Ovid, Fasti III

Today is also the celebration of the Matronalia, a feast dedicated to
matrons and their special Protectress, Iuno in her aspect as Iuno
Lucina, the "light bringer". Iuno Lucina was an aspect of the goddess
Iuno associated with light and childbirth. Her name lucina probably
comes from the Latin lucus (grove). Livy records that the grove on the
Esquiline Hill in which a temple was dedicated to her in 375 B.C., is
the origin of her name.

By the second century B.C., Iuno Lucina was associated with childbirth
because the name lucina was thought to have come from the Latin word
lux (light). When a child was born it was said to have been "brought
to light." Women who worshiped Iuno Lucina had to untie knots and
unbraid their hair lest lest these entanglements symbolically block
delivery.

From the many reasons which Ovid gives why the festival was kept on
this day, it is evident that there was no certain tradition on the
subject; but the prevailing opinion seems to have been that it was
instituted in memory of the peace between the Romans and the Sabines,
which was brought about by means of the Sabine women. At this festival
wives used to receive presents from their husbands, and at a later
time girls from their lovers; mistresses also were accustomed to feast
their female slaves.

Valete bene!

Cato

Salvete omnes

I have been getting reports of two characters who are attracting quite a bit of attention in Rome during these Ludi.

One is a much decorated Centurion, and the other is his companion who comes from the wild paths beyond our roads.

I haven't met them yet, but I have just heard that they will probably be in the tavern that is called the Eagle this evening.

I'm going to go along there and check them out. They sound interesting, so I shall bring you a report later on today.

Until then, this is your reporter signing off for the moment.

Valete omnes
Crispus

Salvete omnes!

Create a Gladiator and enter him or her in the Ludi Novi Romani now!
The games start on March 3rd so I need your entry right away.
Send your entry to m.pompeius@...
A gladiator is easy to create. The basic information, like that shown below, is
all that is required to compete:

Your Name:  Marcus Pompeius Caninus
Gladiator's Name: Ahala
Gender:  Male
Age:  28
Height:  5' 9"
Weight:  180lbs
Class/Type:  Dimachaerus
Tactics:  Blitz
Ludus (Faction):  Veneta
 
If you have any questions, let me know.
For complete rules, just send an email to me at m.pompeius@... anytime.

Optime valete!

 
M. Pompeius Caninus
Bethel, Alaska, USA
America Boreoccidentalis

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Sta. Cornelia Aeternia Omnibus in foro S.P.D.


Giving Nova Roma birthday greetings! Felicem Diem Natalem Novae Romae!


Here are the first set of questions for the Roman Mythology Quiz, this was
something that was created specifically by me so that my fellow citizens
would have something different this year.

The rules are very simple: 3 points are given to each answer given
completely correct, The top 3 will be announced, the winner with the most
points wins a prize...

All daily answers must be sent to this e-mail address
MusesDream@... header : "Mythology Trivium"..


Gratias & Bona Fortuna!



*Roman Mythology Quiz Dies 1*

Mars (Dies 1)

1. Who was the Consort of Mars? And what was her name?
2. What was the name of the Priesthood that Mars was called upon to drive
off rust?
3. Which two animals were sacred to Mars?

Concordia (Dies 1)
1. Which pair of Deities was Concordia associated with?
2. Which Aedile erected a Bronze Shrine to Concordia in 304 B.C?
3. In the city of Pompeii which Priestess dedicated a temple to Concordia
Augusta?


Iuppiter (Dies 1)
1. Give Definition to the following four aspects of Iuppiter
a. Jupiter Caelestis
b. Jupiter Optimus Maximus
c. Jupiter Tonans
d. Jupiter Taranis

2. What are the words to Iuppiters� Oath in Latin?
3. Name three demigods Fathered by Iuppiter?



Vale Optime,
Sta. Cornelia Aeternia


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M. Pompeius Caninus omnibus in foro SPD:

The Ludi Novi Romani for 2764 AUC has begun!

We are running a Certamen Historicum for this edition of the games. We will be
posting three history questions per day. Please send your answers to me in a
private email at m.pompeius@... before 11:59 PM Rome Time (Central
European Time or GMT +1) on the day the questions are posted.

Are you not sure what time 11:59 PM Rome is in your local time zone:

12:59 PM Hawaii
1:59 PM Anchorage
2:59 PM Los Angeles
3:59 PM Phoenix
4:59 PM Chicago
5:59 PM New York
10:50 PM London
11:59 PM Rome
12:59 AM Sofia/Tel Aviv
1:59 AM Moscow
7:59 AM Tokyo
9:59 AM Sydney/Melbourne

See the following page for the current time around the world:
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/custom.html?sort=2

Here are the questions for 1 March 2764 - Day 1 of the ludi:

1. In the earliest Roman army, how many infantry were commanded by a tribunus
militum?

2. Who was the consul of 97 BC who, after traversing Lusitania from end to
end, occupied the harbour of Brigantium in the northwest of Spain?

3. One citizen of Nova Roma who served as Consul, Censor, Senator and Pontifex
resigned citizenship on more than one occasion. Who is this citizen and on what
date did this citizen first resign citizenship?

For rules and more information, please see our Ludi page on the NR Wiki at:
http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXIV

Optime valete!


M. Pompeius Caninus
Bethel, Alaska, USA
America Boreoccidentalis

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Caesar sal

Someone on FH asked for clarification of the email address to submit entries to, so to save time here - it is:

MusesDream @ gmail DOT com

Optime valete

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Belle Morte Statia <syrenslullaby@...> wrote:
>
> Sta. Cornelia Aeternia Omnibus in foro S.P.D.
>
>
> Giving Nova Roma birthday greetings! Felicem Diem Natalem Novae Romae!
>
>
> Here are the first set of questions for the Roman Mythology Quiz, this was
> something that was created specifically by me so that my fellow citizens
> would have something different this year.
>

SALVETE!

Hodie est Kalendae Martias; haec dies nefastus est: Feriae Martiae, Matronalia, Iuno Lucina, Sacrum Iunonis Covellae.

Tertium decimum annum anniversum Novae Romae bonum faustum felicem!

Feriae Martiae:

"Come Mars, God of War, lay aside your shield and spear:
A moment, from your helmet, free your shining hair."
[Â….]
If it's right for the secret promptings of the gods
To be heard by poets, as it's rumored they may,
Tell me, Gradivus, Marching God, why women keep
Your feast, you who are apt to be served by men.'
So I spoke. And Mars answered, laying aside his helmet,
But keeping his throwing spear in his right hand:
Now am I, a god used to warfare, invoked
In pursuit of peace, and I'm carried into new camps,
And I don't dislike it: I like to take on this function,
Lest Minerva think that she alone can do so.
Have what you seek, laboring poet of Latin days,
And inscribe my words in your memory.
Rome was little, if you wish to trace its first beginnings,
But still in that little, there was hope of all this.
The walls already stood, too cramped for its future people,
But then thought too large for its populace.
If you ask where my son's palace was,
See there, that house made of straw and reeds.
He snatched the gifts of peaceful sleep on straw,
Yet from that same low bed he rose to the stars.
Already the Roman's name extended beyond his city,
Though he possessed neither wife nor father-in-law.
Wealthy neighbors rejected poor sons-in-law,
And hardly thought I was the origin of the race.
It harmed the Romans that they lived in cattle-byres,
Grazed sheep, and owned a few acres of poor soil.
Birds and beasts each mate with their own kind,
And even a snake has another with which to breed:
Rights of intermarriage are granted to distant peoples:
Yet none wished to marry with the Romans.
[Poetry translation: A.S. Kline: Ovid – Fasti, Book III, Introduction & March 1]

Matronalia.

Matronalia is the Roman equivalent of Mothers' Day and during this day special attention was paid to Juno Lucina, the goddess of childbirth and of motherhood and women in general.
The date of the festival was associated with the dedication of a temple to Juno Lucina on the Esquiline Hill and possibly also a commemoration of the peace between the Romans and the Sabines.

Dedication of the Temple of Iuno Lucina on the Esquiline Hill - 378 a.U.c/375 BC.

To Iuno Lucina a temple was built in 375 BC, in a grove that had been consecrated to the goddess from very early times.

"Romae vero lotos in Lucinae area, anno, qui fuit sine magistratibus, CCCLXXIX urbis aede condita. incertum, ipsa quanto vetustior; esse quidem vetustiorem non est dubium, cum ab eo luco Lucina nominetur. haec nunc D circiter annum habet. antiquior, sed incerta eius aetas, quae capillata dicitur, quoniam Vestalium virginum capillus ad eam defertur."
[Lacus Curtius – Pliny, Liber XVI, 235]

"A grove below the Esquiline Hill, untouched
For many years, was sacred to great Juno.
When they had gathered there, husbands and wives
Bowed their knees, alike, in supplication,
And suddenly the tree tops moved and trembled,
And the goddess spoke strange words in her grove:
`Let the sacred he-goat pierce the Italian wives'.
The crowd stood, terrified, at the troubling words.
There was an augur (his name is lost with the years,
But he had lately arrived, an exile from Tuscany),
He killed a he-goat and, at his command, the wives
Offered their backs, to be beaten by thongs from its hide.
When the moon renewed her horns in her tenth orbit,
The husband became a father, and the wife a mother.
Thanks be to Lucina! Goddess you took that name
From the grove (lucus), or as yours is the source of light (lucis).
Gracious Lucina, spare women heavy with child, I beg you,
And bring the ripe burden tenderly from the womb."
[Poetry translation: A.S. Kline: Ovid – Fasti, Book II, February 15]

This day, capite velato, I have invoked Iuno Covella on the 7th day by saying the traditional formula:

"Die Septimi te kalo Iuno Covella"

I offered incense and saying prayers I asked the Goddess to be favorable toward us, the entire Nova Roman community.

The festivals to be celebrated in the month of March shall be:

1 NP Kalendae, Feriae Marti, Matronalia, Iuno Lucina.
2 F Dies ater, Feriae Marti.
3 C Religiosus, Feriae Marti.
4 C Religiosus, Feriae Marti.
5 C Religiosus, Feriae Marti.
6 C Nundina, religious, Feriae Marti.
7 F Nonae, religiosus, Feriae Marti.
8 F Dies ater, Feriae Marti.
9 C Religiosus, Arma movere Ancilla, Feriae Marti.
10 C Religiosus, Feriae Marti.
11 C Religiosus, Feriae Marti.
12 C Religiosus, Feriae Marti.
13 EN Religiosus, Feriae Marti.
14 NP Nundina, religiosus, Equirria, Feriae Marti.
15 NP Idibus, religiosus, : Feriae Iovi, Feriae Annae Perennae, Feriae Marti.
16 F Dies ater, Argei
17 NP Religiosus, Agonium Martiale, Feriae Marti.
18 C Religiosus, Feriae Marti.
19 NP Religiosus, Quinquatrus, Feriae Marti.
20 C Religiosus, Feriae Martis.
21 C Religiosus, Feriae Marti.
22 N Nundina, religious, Feriae Marti.
23 NP Religiosus, Tubilustrium, Feriae Marti.
24 QRCF Feriae Marti.
25 C
26 C
27 C
28 C
29 C
30 C Nundina.
31 C

At the end I poured a libation of honeyed milk thanking to the Goddess for Her benevolence.

In addition I want to point out today is Concordialia Novae Romae, feriae imperativae. It is a Nova Roman holiday approved by the Nova Roman Senate.
Today, too, the ludi Novi Romani begin.

VALETE,
Sabinus

Aeternia Caesari Omnibusque sal:


Gratias Caesar!


Btw, just in case for those super excited Trivia folks (huzzah!), please
remember to submit your answers privately.. No posting answers on the list,
that goes for all of the Quizzes we'll be having during this Ludi.


Thank you again for your attention in this matter, now continue with the
celebrating!


Vale Optime,
Aeternia

On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 10:24 AM, Cn. Iulius Caesar <
gn_iulius_caesar@...> wrote:

>
>
> Caesar sal
>
> Someone on FH asked for clarification of the email address to submit
> entries to, so to save time here - it is:
>
> MusesDream @ gmail DOT com
>
> Optime valete
>
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Belle Morte Statia <syrenslullaby@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Sta. Cornelia Aeternia Omnibus in foro S.P.D.
> >
> >
> > Giving Nova Roma birthday greetings! Felicem Diem Natalem Novae Romae!
> >
> >
> > Here are the first set of questions for the Roman Mythology Quiz, this
> was
> > something that was created specifically by me so that my fellow citizens
> > would have something different this year.
> >
>
>
>

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Sta. Cornelia Aeternia Omnibus in foro S.P.D.

Ave! We have had a busy opening to the Ludi so far woohoo!


There's still more to come...


The Concordialia Ritual performed by Pontifex Cn. Cornelius Lentulus (*snaps
kudos*)
Followed by the Honored Deities of the Day,

The first ever Triclinium Chat..

These activities will be occurring throughout the remainder of the day.


And who knows maybe we can get some of the other Magistrates to sing Happy
Birthday to Nova Roma (lol) it's the Ludi anything can happen!


Vale Optime,
Aeternia


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Salvete Romans!

I would like to invite all my friends to join me at the arena to support my Gladiatorial entries for this year.

Fighting for the Ludus Veneta, in the Murmillo style, standing 5'11" tall and weighing in at a hard 187 lbs
is the unyielding, the barbarous, the savage, the pride of Picenum, and the glorification of Aventine,

Priscus!!!!!!

Joining Priscus in Fighting for the Ludus Veneta, in the Secutor style, the hero of Viminal Hill,
standing 5'9" tall and weighing in at a solid 179 lbs is the spirited, the hard-nosed, the monstrous, the brutal,

Verus the Vicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Valete

Ti. Galerius Paulinus
GO BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!






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Statia Cornelia Juliana Aeternia Ti. Marcio Quadrae sal:


Okay.

I did request that these answers be submitted privately, so if you could
re-send these answers to the following e-mail address:
MusesDream@... phoenetically MusesDream AT sign gmail DOT com.
it would be much
appreciated...


My apologies if my tone appears harsh it isn't, but you know how e-mail
communication is sometimes...

Vale Optime,
Aeternia

On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 11:16 AM, Robin Marquardt <remarq777@...>wrote:

>
>
> Tiberius Marcius Quadra
> *Roman Mythology Quiz Dies 1*
>
> Mars (Dies 1)
> 1. Who was the Consort of Mars? And what was her name? Venus
> 2. What was the name of the Priesthood that Mars was called upon to drive
> off rust? Arval Fratelli
> 3. Which two animals were sacred to Mars? Woodpecker and the Wolf
>
> Concordia (Dies 1)
> 1. Which pair of Deities was Concordia associated with? Fides and Fortuna
> (pair of hands �patera and a cornucopia)
> 2. Which Aedile erected a Bronze Shrine to Concordia in 304 B.C? Cn.
> Flavius
> 3. In the city of Pompeii which Priestess dedicated a temple to Concordia
> Augusta? Eumachia
>
> Iuppiter (Dies 1)
> 1. Give Definition to the following four aspects of Iuppiter
> a. Jupiter Caelestis Heavenly
> b. Jupiter Optimus Maximus Best and Greatest
> c. Jupiter Tonans Thundering
> d. Jupiter Taranis Thunder
>
> 2. What are the words to Iuppiters� Oath in Latin? Si sciens fallo, tum me
> Dispiter salva urbe arceque bonis eiciat ut ego hunc lapidem.
> 3. Name three demigods Fathered by Iuppiter? Hephaestus, Ares, and Hebe
> ________________________________
> From: Belle Morte Statia <syrenslullaby@...>
>
> To: nova-roma <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com>; Nova_roma_@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wed, March 2, 2011 2:39:33 AM
> Subject: [Nova-Roma] LUDI NOVI ROMANI 2764: Roman Mythology Quiz Questions
> Dies
> 1
>
> Sta. Cornelia Aeternia Omnibus in foro S.P.D.
>
> Giving Nova Roma birthday greetings! Felicem Diem Natalem Novae Romae!
>
> Here are the first set of questions for the Roman Mythology Quiz, this was
> something that was created specifically by me so that my fellow citizens
> would have something different this year.
>
> The rules are very simple: 3 points are given to each answer given
> completely correct, The top 3 will be announced, the winner with the most
> points wins a prize...
>
> All daily answers must be sent to this e-mail address
> MusesDream@... header : "Mythology Trivium"..
>
> Gratias & Bona Fortuna!
>
> Vale Optime,
> Sta. Cornelia Aeternia
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


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SALVETE!

Thirteen years ago, receiving favorable auspices, Nova Roma was founded. The foundation, 2750 years after the Eternal City itself, represent an important and essential moment which transform Nova Roma in something unique which can not be substitute or replaced.

During our short and sometime tumultuous history, our Gods were here, witnessing our birth as New Romans, our actions and work to the path approved thirteen years ago.
Our duty is to continue the path, showing pietas to the Gods, with the only one major purpose of day by day improvement of our still young State. All what we need is patience.

To honor the Nova Roma foundation, our aediles and their cohorts, organized ludi Novi Romani. In their 3th year of existence ludi Novi Romani define us and I am glad to see how the mentioned ludi become, step by step, part of our history.
I want to present my thanks to aediles and their cohorts for the hard work honoring our Gods, our history and directed to the entire Nova Roman community all around the world.

Today, I performed the following ritual to Iuppiter Optimus Maximus to honor Him, to honor his past and present approval of what we are.

-----

Favete linguis!

Praefatio:

Iuppiter Optime Maxime, te hoc ture commovendo bonas preces precor, uti sies volens propitius Populo Novo Romano Quirítibus, mihi, domo, familiae!

(Incense was placed in the focus of the altar.)

Iuppiter Optime Maxime, uti te ture commovendo bonas preces precatus sum, eiusdem rei ergo macte vino inferio esto!

(Libation of wine was made.)

Precatio:

Iuppiter Optime Maxime, hoc die festivissimo ludorum Novum Romanum anniversarioque tertio decimo Novae Romae conditae, te precor et quaeso:
uti Rem Publicam Populi Novi Romani Quiritium confirmes, augeas, adiuves;
uti gloria, virtus, fortitudoque Populi Noví Romini Quiritium hoc anno anniversario tertio decimo Novae Romae conditae crescant et convalescant;
uti sis volens propitiusque consulibus nobis, et praetoribus, aedilibus, quaestoribus, tribunis plebis, senatoribus, alterisque civibus, praesentibus, mihi, domo, familiae!

Sacrificium:

(wine and incense were placed in the fire)

Quarum rerum ergo macte hoc víno libando, hoc ture ommovendo esto fíto volens propitius hoc anno anniversario tertio decimo Novae Romae conditae populo Novo Romano Quiritibus, nobis, domibus, familiis!

(Libation was made and incense sacrificed)

Ilicet!

Piaculum:

Iane, Iuppiter, Iuno, Minerva, Concordia, Omnes Dí Immortales:
si quid vobis in hac caerimonia displicuit, hoc vino inferio veniam peto et vitium meum expio.

(Libation of wine was made)

-----

VALETE,
Sabinus

M. Pompeius Caninus omnibus in foro SPD:

A gentle reminder, dear citizens, that all answers to questions in any of the
Ludi Novi Romani contests and quizes must be sent via PRIVATE email, not as a
reply to the forum in which the questions were posted. The quizes are not speed
contests, all people submitting answers via private email will have their scores
adjusted each day and the top scoring people will be listed in the final results
when the Ludi Novi Romani closes 13 days from today.


Optime valete!

M. Pompeius Caninus
Bethel, Alaska
America Boreoccidentalis

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Salvete,

Libero I thank you for your efforts and your willingness to participate. I
see that you did submit your answers privately to one of my e-mail accounts,
which I will accept.

If the Praetors and their staff could delete this message as well, so that
the level of fairness we the CA Cohors wish to have is maintained...

It would be greatly appreciated to all.

Valete,
Aeternia


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Aeternia Omnibus in foro S.P.D.


Just so we are all incredibly very clear on these quizzes for the Ludi Novi
Romani 2764...


From this post onward...

Anyone who publically posts answers to quizzes on the ML and Forum
Hospitum... The answers will not be counted....

So again I cannot stress enough to send answers PRIVATELY (not yelling
btw)...

For Mythlogy Quiz send them MusesDream@...

Roman History send them to m.pompeius@...

The Latin quiz has not started yet, but it will up to the discretion of
Lentulus.

I do not wish to be mean about the matter, only fair...

My final say on this matter and it takes effect immediately.

Now lets continue to enjoy the Ludi celebrations!

Vale Optime,
Sta. Cornelia Aeternia --Curulis Aedilis Maior


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Salvete America Austroccidentalis!

Fellow citizens,I would like to invite you all s to join me at the arena to support my Gladiatorial entries for this year.

Fighting for the Ludus Albata, in the Thraex style, standing 5'11" tall and weighing in at a hard 220 lbs with the tenacity of a bear is the the savage, the pride of Gerulata, and the the house of Petronius Africanus is Sura!

Joining Sura in Fighting for the Ludus Albata in the Secutor style, a native of Shona Lands,standing 5'10" tall and weighing in at a solid 195lbs is the fleet of feet, the hard-nosed, the brutal, and unforgiving Tinashe the African.

We had prayed and made the appropriate sacrifices to Jupiter and Mythras. Victory is in the hands of the Gods.


Valete

C. Petronius Africanus

Salvete,


GO BLUES!!!! YAY VENETA!!!


Valete,
Aeternia

On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 11:19 AM, Timothy or Stephen Gallagher <
spqr753@...> wrote:

>
>
>
> Salvete Romans!
>
> I would like to invite all my friends to join me at the arena to support my
> Gladiatorial entries for this year.
>
> Fighting for the Ludus Veneta, in the Murmillo style, standing 5'11" tall
> and weighing in at a hard 187 lbs
> is the unyielding, the barbarous, the savage, the pride of Picenum, and the
> glorification of Aventine,
>
> Priscus!!!!!!
>
> Joining Priscus in Fighting for the Ludus Veneta, in the Secutor style, the
> hero of Viminal Hill,
> standing 5'9" tall and weighing in at a solid 179 lbs is the spirited, the
> hard-nosed, the monstrous, the brutal,
>
> Verus the Vicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>
> Valete
>
> Ti. Galerius Paulinus
> GO BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Salve,

Although it's commonly known, I am of Team Veneta..

I do wish your Gladiators good luck in the upcoming games.


Vale,
Aeternia

On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 1:33 PM, GeorgeV <gunney1976@...> wrote:

>
>
> Salvete America Austroccidentalis!
>
> Fellow citizens,I would like to invite you all s to join me at the arena to
> support my Gladiatorial entries for this year.
>
> Fighting for the Ludus Albata, in the Thraex style, standing 5'11" tall and
> weighing in at a hard 220 lbs with the tenacity of a bear is the the savage,
> the pride of Gerulata, and the the house of Petronius Africanus is Sura!
>
> Joining Sura in Fighting for the Ludus Albata in the Secutor style, a
> native of Shona Lands,standing 5'10" tall and weighing in at a solid 195lbs
> is the fleet of feet, the hard-nosed, the brutal, and unforgiving Tinashe
> the African.
>
> We had prayed and made the appropriate sacrifices to Jupiter and Mythras.
> Victory is in the hands of the Gods.
>
> Valete
>
> C. Petronius Africanus
>
>
>


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Salve!
I extend my hand of fellowship and wish you well also.

Vale.
Africano





________________________________
From: Belle Morte Statia <syrenslullaby@...>
To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, March 1, 2011 1:41:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Nova-Roma] Gladiator Games

Salve,

Although it's commonly known, I am of Team Veneta..

I do wish your Gladiators good luck in the upcoming games.


Vale,
Aeternia

On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 1:33 PM, GeorgeV <gunney1976@...> wrote:

>
>
> Salvete America Austroccidentalis!
>
> Fellow citizens,I would like to invite you all s to join me at the arena to
> support my Gladiatorial entries for this year.
>
> Fighting for the Ludus Albata, in the Thraex style, standing 5'11" tall and
> weighing in at a hard 220 lbs with the tenacity of a bear is the the savage,
> the pride of Gerulata, and the the house of Petronius Africanus is Sura!
>
> Joining Sura in Fighting for the Ludus Albata in the Secutor style, a
> native of Shona Lands,standing 5'10" tall and weighing in at a solid 195lbs
> is the fleet of feet, the hard-nosed, the brutal, and unforgiving Tinashe
> the African.
>
> We had prayed and made the appropriate sacrifices to Jupiter and Mythras.
> Victory is in the hands of the Gods.
>
> Valete
>
> C. Petronius Africanus
>
>
>


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Salve Petronius Africanus,

Amice Please

Sura? Tinashe the African? You are suppose to enter Gladiators not victims or helpless targets.
I hope they have a good last meal at your expense as they will not be of this world after the Ludus Veneta and my House has its way!!!

Priscus!!!!!! Verus the Vicious!!!!!!!!

Vale

Ti. Galerius Paulinus
GO Veneta !!!


To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
From: gunney1976@...
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 20:33:02 +0000
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Gladiator Games





Salvete America Austroccidentalis!

Fellow citizens,I would like to invite you all s to join me at the arena to support my Gladiatorial entries for this year.

Fighting for the Ludus Albata, in the Thraex style, standing 5'11" tall and weighing in at a hard 220 lbs with the tenacity of a bear is the the savage, the pride of Gerulata, and the the house of Petronius Africanus is Sura!

Joining Sura in Fighting for the Ludus Albata in the Secutor style, a native of Shona Lands,standing 5'10" tall and weighing in at a solid 195lbs is the fleet of feet, the hard-nosed, the brutal, and unforgiving Tinashe the African.

We had prayed and made the appropriate sacrifices to Jupiter and Mythras. Victory is in the hands of the Gods.

Valete

C. Petronius Africanus






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Salve,

Awww thank you friendship extending back! Although as Aedile, will not be
entering the Munera or any member of the CA Cohorts, we want to remain fair
in all aspects of the Competitive Elements in any Ludi we organize. Now
Ludi Apollinares, you'll see me most definitely!


Vale,
Aeternia (Aedilis)

On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 1:46 PM, George Vandewater <gunney1976@...>wrote:

>
>
> Salve!
> I extend my hand of fellowship and wish you well also.
>
> Vale.
> Africano
>
> ________________________________
> From: Belle Morte Statia <syrenslullaby@...>
> To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tue, March 1, 2011 1:41:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nova-Roma] Gladiator Games
>
>
> Salve,
>
> Although it's commonly known, I am of Team Veneta..
>
> I do wish your Gladiators good luck in the upcoming games.
>
> Vale,
> Aeternia
>
> On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 1:33 PM, GeorgeV <gunney1976@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Salvete America Austroccidentalis!
> >
> > Fellow citizens,I would like to invite you all s to join me at the arena
> to
> > support my Gladiatorial entries for this year.
> >
> > Fighting for the Ludus Albata, in the Thraex style, standing 5'11" tall
> and
> > weighing in at a hard 220 lbs with the tenacity of a bear is the the
> savage,
> > the pride of Gerulata, and the the house of Petronius Africanus is Sura!
> >
> > Joining Sura in Fighting for the Ludus Albata in the Secutor style, a
> > native of Shona Lands,standing 5'10" tall and weighing in at a solid
> 195lbs
> > is the fleet of feet, the hard-nosed, the brutal, and unforgiving Tinashe
> > the African.
> >
> > We had prayed and made the appropriate sacrifices to Jupiter and Mythras.
> > Victory is in the hands of the Gods.
> >
> > Valete
> >
> > C. Petronius Africanus
> >
> >
> >
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


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Cn Iulius Caesar sal.

I have extended my hobbies of feeding my expensive goldfish and watching
Paulinus polish my silver (slowly I might add and not very well either), to
investing in a Gladiator, who has been trained in the style of the
Murmillo, and will fight under the colours of the Ludus Praesina.

Drest is a native of the Trinovantes tribe, from Britannia. This will be his
first appearance out of training. When purchased he wasn’t really very adept
when fitted with the equipment of the Murmillo, and tended to fall over a
lot. He was more used to fighting near naked. Gradually though he has become
fairly well adapted to this, for him, new style of combat. He is likely
addicted to some disgusting brew he concocts in his cell called “beer”,
darker than the Gallic variety and which he allows to warm in the sun. It
appears all true Britons prefer their beer this way. He consumes vast
quantities of it before a bout, and it doesn’t hamper his ability – indeed
strangely it actually seems to improve it. Again this is apparently a
feature of life for young Britons, fighting, beer, more fighting, then yet
more beer until one falls over dead, or dead drunk. He also insists on
painting himself in the tribal fashion of the Britons in a mixture of copper
and iron. The hovel that he calls home, Camulodunon, is dedicated to Camulos
which as far as one can tell through his halting attempts at conversation is
their war god. Before he was captured he was an oyster fisherman.

More than that one cannot say, because who cares as long as he fights well
and recoups the cost of the investment I made in him. If he turns out to be
a dead loss in the arena, as opposed to just dead, I can always use him in
my villa to hold the pot of polish for my silverware cleaners, assuming I
can get him associate membership in the Silver polishers guild and thereby
increase Paulinus' productivity.

Well enough of all this idle chatter, I have to go and do something useful,
such as feed my fish.

"Paulinus bring the feeding bucket and kneel down so I can rest it on you".

"Oh, yes GO PRAESINA!! And all that non-patrician type shouting and
bawling."

Optime valete


-----Original Message-----
From: Timothy or Stephen Gallagher
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 1:50 PM
To: Nova-Roma
Subject: RE: [Nova-Roma] Gladiator Games


Salve Petronius Africanus,

Amice Please

Sura? Tinashe the African? You are suppose to enter Gladiators not victims
or helpless targets.
I hope they have a good last meal at your expense as they will not be of
this world after the Ludus Veneta and my House has its way!!!

Priscus!!!!!! Verus the Vicious!!!!!!!!

Vale

Ti. Galerius Paulinus
GO Veneta !!!


To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
From: gunney1976@...
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 20:33:02 +0000
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Gladiator Games





Salvete America Austroccidentalis!

Fellow citizens,I would like to invite you all s to join me at the arena to
support my Gladiatorial entries for this year.

Fighting for the Ludus Albata, in the Thraex style, standing 5'11" tall and
weighing in at a hard 220 lbs with the tenacity of a bear is the the savage,
the pride of Gerulata, and the the house of Petronius Africanus is Sura!

Joining Sura in Fighting for the Ludus Albata in the Secutor style, a native
of Shona Lands,standing 5'10" tall and weighing in at a solid 195lbs is the
fleet of feet, the hard-nosed, the brutal, and unforgiving Tinashe the
African.

We had prayed and made the appropriate sacrifices to Jupiter and Mythras.
Victory is in the hands of the Gods.

Valete

C. Petronius Africanus






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My gladiators will fight for the Green. They are particularly nasty and ugly, in fact I prefer to not lay eyes on the brutes.  I purchased them at a slave action when their old Masters died. I have promised them freedom if they win and the mines if they lose.

If the make me money they will live, lose me money and instead of the mines I may have them crucified.

Titus .S.  Metellus

--- On Tue, 3/1/11, Gnaeus Iulius Caesar <gn_iulius_caesar@...> wrote:

From: Gnaeus Iulius Caesar <gn_iulius_caesar@...>
Subject: Re: [Nova-Roma] Gladiator Games
To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
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Cn Iulius Caesar sal.



I have extended my hobbies of feeding my expensive goldfish and watching

Paulinus polish my silver (slowly I might add and not very well either), to

investing in a Gladiator, who has been trained in the style of the

Murmillo, and will fight under the colours of the Ludus Praesina.



Drest is a native of the Trinovantes tribe, from Britannia. This will be his

first appearance out of training. When purchased he wasn’t really very adept

when fitted with the equipment of the Murmillo, and tended to fall over a

lot. He was more used to fighting near naked. Gradually though he has become

fairly well adapted to this, for him, new style of combat. He is likely

addicted to some disgusting brew he concocts in his cell called “beer”,

darker than the Gallic variety and which he allows to warm in the sun. It

appears all true Britons prefer their beer this way. He consumes vast

quantities of it before a bout, and it doesn’t hamper his ability – indeed

strangely it actually seems to improve it. Again this is apparently a

feature of life for young Britons, fighting, beer, more fighting, then yet

more beer until one falls over dead, or dead drunk. He also insists on

painting himself in the tribal fashion of the Britons in a mixture of copper

and iron. The hovel that he calls home, Camulodunon, is dedicated to Camulos

which as far as one can tell through his halting attempts at conversation is

their war god. Before he was captured he was an oyster fisherman.



More than that one cannot say, because who cares as long as he fights well

and recoups the cost of the investment I made in him. If he turns out to be

a dead loss in the arena, as opposed to just dead, I can always use him in

my villa to hold the pot of polish for my silverware cleaners, assuming I

can get him associate membership in the Silver polishers guild and thereby

increase Paulinus' productivity.



Well enough of all this idle chatter, I have to go and do something useful,

such as feed my fish.



"Paulinus bring the feeding bucket and kneel down so I can rest it on you".



"Oh, yes GO PRAESINA!! And all that non-patrician type shouting and

bawling."



Optime valete



-----Original Message-----

From: Timothy or Stephen Gallagher

Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 1:50 PM

To: Nova-Roma

Subject: RE: [Nova-Roma] Gladiator Games



Salve Petronius Africanus,



Amice Please



Sura? Tinashe the African? You are suppose to enter Gladiators not victims

or helpless targets.

I hope they have a good last meal at your expense as they will not be of

this world after the Ludus Veneta and my House has its way!!!



Priscus!!!!!! Verus the Vicious!!!!!!!!



Vale



Ti. Galerius Paulinus

GO Veneta !!!



To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com

From: gunney1976@...

Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 20:33:02 +0000

Subject: [Nova-Roma] Gladiator Games



Salvete America Austroccidentalis!



Fellow citizens,I would like to invite you all s to join me at the arena to

support my Gladiatorial entries for this year.



Fighting for the Ludus Albata, in the Thraex style, standing 5'11" tall and

weighing in at a hard 220 lbs with the tenacity of a bear is the the savage,

the pride of Gerulata, and the the house of Petronius Africanus is Sura!



Joining Sura in Fighting for the Ludus Albata in the Secutor style, a native

of Shona Lands,standing 5'10" tall and weighing in at a solid 195lbs is the

fleet of feet, the hard-nosed, the brutal, and unforgiving Tinashe the

African.



We had prayed and made the appropriate sacrifices to Jupiter and Mythras.

Victory is in the hands of the Gods.



Valete



C. Petronius Africanus



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Salvete omnes

An extra baking of honey cakes was arranged today.

You can come and buy them now in the Forum.

Get them while they are fresh

Valete omnes

Crispus

Salvete omnes

The heat of the day had passed over, and the crowds were heading home. A few people still remained, meeting friends and chatting about the day's events, and some had headed to one of the taverns for a final drink before going back to their homes.

At the tavern of the eagle, which had a crudely painted golden eagle over the doors, the publican was pleased to see quite a number of patrons had gathered. The younger ones sat outside, enjoying the last of the evening sun, but some of the older ones, and a few youngsters had made their way to the back room where it was peaceful and they could relax.

In the middle of the room were some couches around a small table, and, as one of the servants brought the drinks across, you could just make out parts of the conversation. Several of us moved nearer to see who was talking, and soon a little group had gathered. One of the younger ones was asking an old man about the histories they had been reading, and the older one sighed at this intrusion into his evening rest. Come on, Merlinius, (for that was the old man's name) said the younger one, you know the answer to so many things.

All right, youngster, if you will bring me and my friend some Falernian wine, we can relax and talk more comfortably. The young man looked across at Merlinius's friend, and his back stiffened when he realised that he was in the presence of a military officer. Relax, young man, said Merlinius, this is my good friend Parnesius, Centurion of the Seventh Cohort, and he is travelling with me as my companion and guide.

Once the wine had been brought over, the younger men resumed their questions. They wanted to know about the god Mars, who had been one of the deities in today's ritual. The group listened intently as Merlinius started his story.

Well, you see, said Merlinius, there have always been gods, and there always will be gods. In every country where the Eagles have marched, they have discovered new gods, but all of them go back to the very beginnings of time. Those you worship today in Rome have a special relationship with the people of Rome, and Mars played a special part in the founding of the city. Do you remember the story of Romulus and Remus? They were the sons of Mars, There are many stories about the birth of Rome, but this is the one the Romans themselves tell, so this is the one you should learn about.

Merlinius tasted his wine, and found that it was good. He liked the tavern of the eagle, and they looked after him with good wine. Merlinius relaxed a little, and continued his story.

Before there was such a place as Rome, the kings of Alba had reigned over the area since the days of Aeneas, and at last the ruler of the kingdom had to be decided between two brothers, Numitor and Amulius. Numitor, took the kingdom from Amulius with great ease, but, fearing lest Amulius's daughter might have children, made her a Vestal, bound in that condition forever to live a single and maiden life. This lady some call Ilia, others Rhea, and others Silvia; however, not long after, she was, contrary to the established laws of the Vestals, discovered to be with child,

Now, Mars, who had appeared before her in a temple, was believed to be the father. As a vestal, she should have suffered the most cruel punishment. You know what that was? – she would be buried alive. However, she was confined, and kept from all company, that she might not be delivered without the king's knowledge. In time she brought forth two boys, of more than human size and beauty, whom Amulius, becoming yet more alarmed, commanded a servant to take and cast away.

The servant recognised that the children were more than human, so he put them in a basket and. went towards the river with a design to cast them in. But the gods intervened, for, seeing the waters much swollen and coming violently down, the servant was afraid to go nearer, and dropping the children near the bank, went away.

The river overflowing, the flood at last picked up the basket, and, gently wafting it along on the current, landed them on a smooth piece of ground, which they now called Cermanus, which signifies brothers.

Merlinius took a long gulp of his wine, and the little group, which had been growing larger, shuffled round impatiently. When they had stopped fidgeting, he continued.

Near this place grew a wild fig-tree, which they called Ruminalis, from the suckling of these children there. While the infants lay here, history tells us, a she-wolf nursed them, and a woodpecker constantly fed and watched them. Now, in addition to their miraculous survival, this is what is so strange about the story. Can you imagine a she-wolf, who was called Luperca, and the woodpecker working together to save the twins? Both these creatures the Latins still especially worship and honour. The she-wolf is held as an emblem of Rome, so much so that Romans will sometimes be called the she-wolf's litter.

Just think of how many wonderful and unexplained things happened during this story. Mars is the father of the twin boys, who are thrown into the Tiber, which you know as the river deity Tiberinus, and to whom you pray as Father Tiber. The river makes the basket catch in the roots of a fig tree that grows in the Velabrum swamp at the base of the Palatine Hill. The twins are found and suckled by a she-wolf and fed by a woodpecker.

After that, a shepherd of Amulius named Faustulus discovered them and took them to his hut, where he and his wife Acca Larentia raised them as their own children.

You know that Romulus goes on to found Rome. So Rome was founded by the son of the god Mars. But do you know about his death? No? Then I shall tell you. Merlinius took another deep drink at his wine, and continued his story.

Some say that the people eventually grew tired of Romulus, and no longer wanted him to be their King. The story goes that he was taken up to the heavens in his arms and vestments, and they heard him cry out that they should hereafter style him by the name of Quirinus. A few voices in the crowd that was watching these events began to proclaim Romulus's divinity; the cry was taken up, and at last every man present hailed him as a god and son of a god, and prayed to him to be forever gracious and to protect his children.

The voice of Romulus came down from the skies, and these are the very words that he was clearly heard to say:- Go and tell the Romans that by heaven's will my Rome shall be capital of the world. Let them learn to be soldiers. Let them know, and teach their children, that no power on earth can stand against Roman arms. Having spoken these words, Romulus was taken up into the sky

At this part, which was his favourite, Parnesius slapped the table and grunted his approval. Merlinius smiled back at his friend, and finished his story with a final line.

Now, when I tell you that Quirinus was originally a war god of the Sabines, you can see how the whole story goes back to Mars, the war god of Rome. And that is why it was right that we should honour Mars today.

The group leaned back on their couches, relishing the story, and feeling proud to be Romans, warriors and the sons of gods. Some had heard the tale before, some had heard different versions, but they seemed to like the way Merlinius told it. The jugs of wine were now empty, and the story was done.

Parnesius, who had heard it all many times before, and who was nodding quietly, looked into the street and saw how dark it was getting. Come on, old fellow, he said, that's enough for tonight. Its time for the evening watch, and we must be getting on our way.

Merlinius drew his cloak around him, put on his large and floppy hat that always accompanied him, leaned on his long cane, and off they went into the night.

Valete omnes
Crispus

Aeternia Crispo Omnibusque S.P.D.

Thank you Crispe!

If anyone is wondering what on earth could possibly be a Triclinium chat?
Well it's something I came up with and along with the help of the CA Cohorts
(aka "The Happy Bees") it took shape and a foundation. Long ago when I was
younger elf my late Gran used to tell me stories of her childhood growing up
in the Caribbean. In her household there was only a radio, television had
not even been invented back then. My Gran and the rest of the household
would gather around the fire and listen to news and radio shows on radio
every night.

This gave me the initial idea, why not have a Taverna take away most of the
seedier elements that were around the time period of Ancient Roma, get a few
storytellers and see what happens. So Merlinius is not the only story
teller you will see grace "The Eagle" there will be others, who and how many
well we'll keep that a surprise for the time being..

I know this is the first something like this has been done for a Ludi, but
we do hope you enjoy the stories.

Vale quam Optime,
Sta. Cornelia Aeternia (Aedilis Curulis)


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Salve Galerius Paulinus

You bellow like a bull going to the slaughter. We will see what the gods and a
strong arm can decide. I hope Priscus and Verus had made their homage to their
gods for they will meet them soon.

Vale

C. Petronius Africanus

Go White!!!




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From: Timothy or Stephen Gallagher <spqr753@...>
To: Nova-Roma <nova-roma@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tue, March 1, 2011 1:50:33 PM
Subject: RE: [Nova-Roma] Gladiator Games


Salve Petronius Africanus,

Amice Please

Sura? Tinashe the African? You are suppose to enter Gladiators not victims or
helpless targets.

I hope they have a good last meal at your expense as they will not be of this
world after the Ludus Veneta and my House has its way!!!

Priscus!!!!!! Verus the Vicious!!!!!!!!

Vale

Ti. Galerius Paulinus
GO Veneta !!!


To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
From: gunney1976@...
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 20:33:02 +0000
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Gladiator Games





Salvete America Austroccidentalis!

Fellow citizens,I would like to invite you all s to join me at the arena to
support my Gladiatorial entries for this year.

Fighting for the Ludus Albata, in the Thraex style, standing 5'11" tall and
weighing in at a hard 220 lbs with the tenacity of a bear is the the savage, the
pride of Gerulata, and the the house of Petronius Africanus is Sura!

Joining Sura in Fighting for the Ludus Albata in the Secutor style, a native of
Shona Lands,standing 5'10" tall and weighing in at a solid 195lbs is the fleet
of feet, the hard-nosed, the brutal, and unforgiving Tinashe the African.


We had prayed and made the appropriate sacrifices to Jupiter and Mythras.
Victory is in the hands of the Gods.

Valete

C. Petronius Africanus






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Salvete et avete, Novi Romani Quirites!


Vivat Nova Roma invicta!
Hail to Nova Roma, invincible! 


This
day is when everything started - this is why we can be here:
today, 13 years ago, Nova Roma was founded, the New Roman Nation was born. Tomorrow the 14th year of Nova Roma will start.

It has been a while that I came to this forum with a speech in my official capacity as Sacerdos Concordiae. There was little place to Concord in the last times. We have left a very difficult year behind us. Many, many of us have lost our friends due to the infightings in Nova Roma. A separatist group has formed, and it swallowed some of our noblest and best Romans. But we are STILL here, Nova Roma lives! Nova Roma celebrates its 13th birthday today, people are working for Nova Roma, and I dare to say it: YES, I still believe! I believe Nova Roma will triumph, because the Gods are with us, and Concordia will bless us.

Our Roman nation wants one common goal: to restore the Roman Republic. We have
to work twice as hard than ever: cooperatively, with united force, in common spirit,
with one will and one faith. If we do our best, maybe those citizens who exiled themselves into the separatist group will come back one day.

This why we worship Goddes
Concordia as the Patron Goddess of Nova Roma, the Goddess of the Nova Roman People's Concord - She is whom
we need first and foremost in this 13-years-old Republic: to re-unite all Romans in one Nation, in one true entity: in Nova Roma --to re-unite again all of us: those who departed, and those who remained loyal.

TODAY I
performed the ceremony for the 13th Anniversary of the founding of our
Republic with the assistance of T. Popillia Laenas. We celebrated
together representing all Nova Romans,

We sacrificed milk, wine, incense,and 13 libums, representing our 13 years, to Concordia for protecting Nova Roma, and for Her citizens.

The sacrifice and ceremony has been this in which we included Mars as his feriae is
today:


+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
1. SACRIFICE TO CONCORDIA POPULI NOVI ROMANI QUIRITIUM


Favete linguis!

(Beginning of the sacrifice.)

PRAEFATIO

Dea Concordia,
Concordia Novae Romae,
Concordia Senatus Populique Novi Romani,
Concordia Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Concordia civium Novorum Romanorum,
Concordia deorum et mortalium,
Dea pacis et salutis et gloriae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
hisce Kalendis Martiis anni tertii decimi Novae Romae conditae,
hoc die festivissimo et sanctissimo Novae Romae conditae,
te hoc ture commovendo bonas preces precor,
uti sies volens propitia Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus, Reique Publicae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium, mihi, domo, familiae!

(Incense is placed in the focus of the altar.)

Dea Concordia,
Concordia Novae Romae,
Concordia Senatus Populique Novi Romani,
Concordia Populi Novi Romani
Quiritium,
Concordia civium Novorum Romanorum,
Concordia deorum et mortalium,
Dea pacis et salutis et gloriae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
uti te ture commovendo bonas preces bene precatus sum,
eiusdem rei ergo macte lacte inferio esto!"

(Libation of milk is made.)

PRECATIO

Concordia Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Concordia Senatus Populique Novi Romani,
Concordia Novae Romae,
Concordia deorum et mortalium,
Dea pacis et salutis et gloriae Senatus Populique Novi Romani,
fortitudo et firmitas nostra,
hisce Kalendis Martiis anni tertii decimi Novae Romae conditae,
hoc die festivissimo et sanctissimo quo Nova Roma condita est,
te precor, veneror, quaesoque obtestorque:
uti pacem concordiamque constantem societati Novae Romae tribuas;
utique Rem Publicam Populi Novi Romani Quiritium confirmes, augeas, adiuves,
omnibusque discordiis liberes;
utique Res Publica Populi Novi Romani Quiritium
semper floreat;
atque hoc anno anniversario tertio decimo Novae Romae conditae convalescat;
atque pax et concordia, salus et gloria Novae Romae omni tempore crescat,
utique omnes qui se Romanos nominant unifices,
unum populum unamque gentem omnes qui se Romanos nominant facias,
unum populum in Nova Roma omnes Romanos hodiernos colligas;
utique Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
Reique Publicae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
mihi, domo, familiae
omnes in hoc anno quarto decimo Novae Romae eventus bonos faustosque esse siris; utique sies volens propitia
Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
Reique Publicae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
magistratibus, consulibus, praetoribus Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
tribunis Plebis Novae Romanae,
Senatui Novo Romano,
omnibus civibus, viris et mulieribus, pueris et puellabus Novis Romanis,
mihi, domo, familiae!

SACRIFICIUM

Sicut verba nuncupavi,
quaeque ita faxis,
uti ego me sentio dicere:
harum rerum ergo macte
his tribus libis libandis,
hoc vino lacte melleque mixto libando,
hoc ture ommovendo
his laureis sacrificandis
esto
fito volens propitia
et hoc anno anniversario tertio decimo Novae Romae conditae et semper
Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
Reique Publicae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
magistratibus, consulibus, praetoribus Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
tribunis Plebis Novae Romanae,
Senatui Novo Romano,
omnibus civibus, viris et mulierbus, pueris et puellabus Novis Romanis,
mihi, domo, familiae!

(Libation of 3 liba, laurels, and wine, milk and honey is made and incense is sacrificed.)

REDDITIO

Dea Concordia,
Concordia Novae Romae,
Concordia Senatus Populique Novi Romani,
Concordia Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Concordia civium Novorum Romanorum,
Concordia deorum et mortalium,
Dea pacis et salutis et gloriae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
uti te ture commovendo et vino libando bonas preces bene precatus sum, earundem rerum ergo macte lacte inferio esto!

(Libation of milk is made)

Mars
Pater,
cuius mensis et feriae hodie sunt,

earundem rerum ergo,

macte vino inferio esto fito volens propitius

Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,

Reique Publicae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium!


(Libation of wine is made)



Ilicet!


(End of the sacrifice.)

PIACULUM

Iane,
Concordia Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Iuppiter Optime Maxmime,
Iuno, Minerva, Mars,
Omnes Di Immortales quocumque nomine:
si quidquam vobis in hac caerimonia displicet,
hoc vino inferio veniam peto et vitium meum expio.

(Libation of wine is made.)


VIVAT NOVA ROMA ANNORUM XIII !!!
NOVA ROMA XIII !!!


Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus,
P O N T I F E X
SACERDOS CONCORDIAE




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CN CORNELIUS LENTULUS : PONTIFEX : SACERDOS CONCORDIAE : QUIRITIBUS : S P D


Salvete et avete, Novi Romani Quirites!


Vivat Nova Roma invicta!
Hail to Nova Roma, invincible!


This day is when everything started - this is why we can be here: today, 13 years ago, Nova Roma was founded, the New Roman Nation was born. Tomorrow the 14th year of Nova Roma will start.

It has been a while that I came to this forum with a speech in my official capacity as Sacerdos Concordiae. There was little place to Concord in the last times. We have left a very difficult year behind us. Many, many of us have lost our friends due to the infightings in Nova Roma. A separatist group has formed, and it swallowed some of our noblest and best Romans. But we are STILL here, Nova Roma lives! Nova Roma celebrates its 13th birthday today, people are working for Nova Roma, and I dare to say it: YES, I still believe! I believe Nova Roma will triumph, because the Gods are with us, and Concordia will bless us.

Our Roman nation wants one common goal: to restore the Roman Republic. We have to work twice as hard than ever: cooperatively, with united force, in common spirit, with one will and one faith. If we do our best, maybe those citizens who exiled themselves into the separatist group will come back one day.

This why we worship Goddes Concordia as the Patron Goddess of Nova Roma, the Goddess of the Nova Roman People's Concord - She is whom we need first and foremost in this 13-years-old Republic: to re-unite all Romans in one Nation, in one true entity: in Nova Roma --to re-unite again all of us: those who departed, and those who remained loyal.

TODAY I performed the ceremony for the 13th Anniversary of the founding of our Republic with the assistance of T. Popillia Laenas. We celebrated together representing all Nova Romans,

We sacrificed milk, wine, incense,and 13 libums, representing our 13 years, to Concordia for protecting Nova Roma, and for Her citizens.

The sacrifice and ceremony has been this in which we included Mars as his feriae is today:


+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
1. SACRIFICE TO CONCORDIA POPULI NOVI ROMANI QUIRITIUM


Favete linguis!

(Beginning of the sacrifice.)

PRAEFATIO

Dea Concordia,
Concordia Novae Romae,
Concordia Senatus Populique Novi Romani,
Concordia Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Concordia civium Novorum Romanorum,
Concordia deorum et mortalium,
Dea pacis et salutis et gloriae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
hisce Kalendis Martiis anni tertii decimi Novae Romae conditae,
hoc die festivissimo et sanctissimo Novae Romae conditae,
te hoc ture commovendo bonas preces precor,
uti sies volens propitia Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus, Reique Publicae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium, mihi, domo, familiae!

(Incense is placed in the focus of the altar.)

Dea Concordia,
Concordia Novae Romae,
Concordia Senatus Populique Novi Romani,
Concordia Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Concordia civium Novorum Romanorum,
Concordia deorum et mortalium,
Dea pacis et salutis et gloriae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
uti te ture commovendo bonas preces bene precatus sum,
eiusdem rei ergo macte lacte inferio esto!"

(Libation of milk is made.)

PRECATIO

Concordia Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Concordia Senatus Populique Novi Romani,
Concordia Novae Romae,
Concordia deorum et mortalium,
Dea pacis et salutis et gloriae Senatus Populique Novi Romani,
fortitudo et firmitas nostra,
hisce Kalendis Martiis anni tertii decimi Novae Romae conditae,
hoc die festivissimo et sanctissimo quo Nova Roma condita est,
te precor, veneror, quaesoque obtestorque:
uti pacem concordiamque constantem societati Novae Romae tribuas;
utique Rem Publicam Populi Novi Romani Quiritium confirmes, augeas, adiuves,
omnibusque discordiis liberes;
utique Res Publica Populi Novi Romani Quiritium semper floreat;
atque hoc anno anniversario tertio decimo Novae Romae conditae convalescat;
atque pax et concordia, salus et gloria Novae Romae omni tempore crescat,
utique omnes qui se Romanos nominant unifices,
unum populum unamque gentem omnes qui se Romanos nominant facias,
unum populum in Nova Roma omnes Romanos hodiernos colligas;
utique Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
Reique Publicae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
mihi, domo, familiae
omnes in hoc anno quarto decimo Novae Romae eventus bonos faustosque esse siris; utique sies volens propitia
Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
Reique Publicae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
magistratibus, consulibus, praetoribus Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
tribunis Plebis Novae Romanae,
Senatui Novo Romano,
omnibus civibus, viris et mulieribus, pueris et puellabus Novis Romanis,
mihi, domo, familiae!

SACRIFICIUM

Sicut verba nuncupavi,
quaeque ita faxis,
uti ego me sentio dicere:
harum rerum ergo macte
his tribus libis libandis,
hoc vino lacte melleque mixto libando,
hoc ture ommovendo
his laureis sacrificandis
esto fito volens propitia
et hoc anno anniversario tertio decimo Novae Romae conditae et semper
Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
Reique Publicae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
magistratibus, consulibus, praetoribus Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
tribunis Plebis Novae Romanae,
Senatui Novo Romano,
omnibus civibus, viris et mulierbus, pueris et puellabus Novis Romanis,
mihi, domo, familiae!

(Libation of 3 liba, laurels, and wine, milk and honey is made and incense is sacrificed.)

REDDITIO

Dea Concordia,
Concordia Novae Romae,
Concordia Senatus Populique Novi Romani,
Concordia Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Concordia civium Novorum Romanorum,
Concordia deorum et mortalium,
Dea pacis et salutis et gloriae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
uti te ture commovendo et vino libando bonas preces bene precatus sum, earundem rerum ergo macte lacte inferio esto!

(Libation of milk is made)

Mars Pater,
cuius mensis et feriae hodie sunt,
earundem rerum ergo,
macte vino inferio esto fito volens propitius
Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
Reique Publicae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium!

(Libation of wine is made)


Ilicet!

(End of the sacrifice.)

PIACULUM

Iane,
Concordia Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Iuppiter Optime Maxmime,
Iuno, Minerva, Mars,
Omnes Di Immortales quocumque nomine:
si quidquam vobis in hac caerimonia displicet,
hoc vino inferio veniam peto et vitium meum expio.

(Libation of wine is made.)


VIVAT NOVA ROMA ANNORUM XIII !!!
NOVA ROMA XIII !!!


Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus,
P O N T I F E X
SACERDOS CONCORDIAE

Cn. Lentulus pontifex Quiritibus sal.


This day has arrived, too. Our 13th birthday. We as a community lived so much together, I feel sometimes as if our community would be five decades old - and sometimes as if it were thousands.

Isn't it ironic that Nova Roma celebrates its birthday on the day of Mars, God of War? Hence our infightings, never ending?

Isn't it paradox that we celebrate our Patron Goddess Concordia, Goddess of Peace and Agreement, on our birthday, which is actually the day of the War God?

Isn't it wonderful that such is the Roman religion, our religion? Antagonisms are always solved through sytesis. Peace is born form War, and War is always followed by Peace.

Oh, Great Goddess, Concordance, who made the ancient Roman people One and United, even in the midst of civil wars and infightings! Lend us your shining force, unite our efforts, fill our community life with joy and Romanitas, and allow us to celebrate the next Concordialia with a doubled citizenry, with government adorned with projects, plans, and real activities, bless our workers, and show to the world: Nova Roma is invincible.

You, tremendous God of War and Production, Father Mars, our great-grandfather! You are both the God of agriculture, peaceful production of goods, and the God of Bloody, Cruel War. You are a Mighty Paradoxon, and now we call you together with Concord, the sweat peace and agreement! Make our social agreement as strong as your powerful strength is, as tenacious as invincible your force is. Make Nova Roma your true son, live among us, strengthen our life and our work energies, and let us unite the whole modern Roman world, all people and groups who want the Roman nation restored.

Mars and Concordia, we worship you!
Mars and Concordia, be with us!
Mars and Concordia, with you we will triumph.

Now please answer, reflect to this thread, honoring our 13th Anniversary during the ludi Novi Romani. What are your thoughts about the connection between Mars and Concordia, regarding your personal life?
Regarding Nova Roma?
Or how do they affect your family, your community, your relationship, or your Roman activities?
Did you ever feel their presence in your work place? Or in your mind and heart?

Tell us what thoughts this post provoked fro you!

VALETE!

VIVAT NOVA ROMA ANNORUM XIII!

Happy Concordialia!

Enjoy the Ludi Novi Romani!

Salvete Cn Cornelius Lentulus et avete, Novi Romani Quirites!

I too remember the early years of our Republic, the infighting and the civil
war. Having just returned after a long absence, I am grieved to see not much has
changed. I look forward to better times and pray the Goddes Concordia will look
favorably on your prayers and sacrifice.

I stand ready to help bring unity and glory back to the Republic.



Valete!
C. Petronius Africanus
America Astroccidentalis




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From: Cn. Cornelius Lentulus <cn_corn_lent@...>
To: Nova Roma ML <nova-roma@yahoogroups.com>; NovaRoma-Announce
<novaroma-announce@yahoogroups.com>; New Roman List <newroman@yahoogroups.com>;
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Sent: Tue, March 1, 2011 4:01:10 PM
Subject: [Nova-Roma] CONCORDIALIA RITUAL for the 13th Anniversary of Nova Roma


CN CORNELIUS LENTULUS : PONTIFEX : SACERDOS CONCORDIAE : QUIRITIBUS : S P D

Salvete et avete, Novi Romani Quirites!

Vivat Nova Roma invicta!
Hail to Nova Roma, invincible!

This day is when everything started - this is why we can be here: today, 13
years ago, Nova Roma was founded, the New Roman Nation was born. Tomorrow the
14th year of Nova Roma will start.

It has been a while that I came to this forum with a speech in my official
capacity as Sacerdos Concordiae. There was little place to Concord in the last
times. We have left a very difficult year behind us. Many, many of us have lost
our friends due to the infightings in Nova Roma. A separatist group has formed,
and it swallowed some of our noblest and best Romans. But we are STILL here,
Nova Roma lives! Nova Roma celebrates its 13th birthday today, people are
working for Nova Roma, and I dare to say it: YES, I still believe! I believe
Nova Roma will triumph, because the Gods are with us, and Concordia will bless
us.

Our Roman nation wants one common goal: to restore the Roman Republic. We have
to work twice as hard than ever: cooperatively, with united force, in common
spirit, with one will and one faith. If we do our best, maybe those citizens who
exiled themselves into the separatist group will come back one day.

This why we worship Goddes Concordia as the Patron Goddess of Nova Roma, the
Goddess of the Nova Roman People's Concord - She is whom we need first and
foremost in this 13-years-old Republic: to re-unite all Romans in one Nation, in
one true entity: in Nova Roma --to re-unite again all of us: those who departed,
and those who remained loyal.

TODAY I performed the ceremony for the 13th Anniversary of the founding of our
Republic with the assistance of T. Popillia Laenas. We celebrated together
representing all Nova Romans,

We sacrificed milk, wine, incense,and 13 libums, representing our 13 years, to
Concordia for protecting Nova Roma, and for Her citizens.

The sacrifice and ceremony has been this in which we included Mars as his feriae
is today:

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
1. SACRIFICE TO CONCORDIA POPULI NOVI ROMANI QUIRITIUM

Favete linguis!

(Beginning of the sacrifice.)

PRAEFATIO

Dea Concordia,
Concordia Novae Romae,
Concordia Senatus Populique Novi Romani,
Concordia Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Concordia civium Novorum Romanorum,
Concordia deorum et mortalium,
Dea pacis et salutis et gloriae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
hisce Kalendis Martiis anni tertii decimi Novae Romae conditae,
hoc die festivissimo et sanctissimo Novae Romae conditae,
te hoc ture commovendo bonas preces precor,
uti sies volens propitia Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus, Reique Publicae Populi
Novi Romani Quiritium, mihi, domo, familiae!

(Incense is placed in the focus of the altar.)

Dea Concordia,
Concordia Novae Romae,
Concordia Senatus Populique Novi Romani,
Concordia Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Concordia civium Novorum Romanorum,
Concordia deorum et mortalium,
Dea pacis et salutis et gloriae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
uti te ture commovendo bonas preces bene precatus sum,
eiusdem rei ergo macte lacte inferio esto!"

(Libation of milk is made.)

PRECATIO

Concordia Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Concordia Senatus Populique Novi Romani,
Concordia Novae Romae,
Concordia deorum et mortalium,
Dea pacis et salutis et gloriae Senatus Populique Novi Romani,
fortitudo et firmitas nostra,
hisce Kalendis Martiis anni tertii decimi Novae Romae conditae,
hoc die festivissimo et sanctissimo quo Nova Roma condita est,
te precor, veneror, quaesoque obtestorque:
uti pacem concordiamque constantem societati Novae Romae tribuas;
utique Rem Publicam Populi Novi Romani Quiritium confirmes, augeas, adiuves,
omnibusque discordiis liberes;
utique Res Publica Populi Novi Romani Quiritium semper floreat;
atque hoc anno anniversario tertio decimo Novae Romae conditae convalescat;
atque pax et concordia, salus et gloria Novae Romae omni tempore crescat,
utique omnes qui se Romanos nominant unifices,
unum populum unamque gentem omnes qui se Romanos nominant facias,
unum populum in Nova Roma omnes Romanos hodiernos colligas;
utique Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
Reique Publicae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
mihi, domo, familiae
omnes in hoc anno quarto decimo Novae Romae eventus bonos faustosque esse siris;
utique sies volens propitia
Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
Reique Publicae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
magistratibus, consulibus, praetoribus Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
tribunis Plebis Novae Romanae,
Senatui Novo Romano,
omnibus civibus, viris et mulieribus, pueris et puellabus Novis Romanis,
mihi, domo, familiae!

SACRIFICIUM

Sicut verba nuncupavi,
quaeque ita faxis,
uti ego me sentio dicere:
harum rerum ergo macte
his tribus libis libandis,
hoc vino lacte melleque mixto libando,
hoc ture ommovendo
his laureis sacrificandis
esto fito volens propitia
et hoc anno anniversario tertio decimo Novae Romae conditae et semper
Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
Reique Publicae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
magistratibus, consulibus, praetoribus Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
tribunis Plebis Novae Romanae,
Senatui Novo Romano,
omnibus civibus, viris et mulierbus, pueris et puellabus Novis Romanis,
mihi, domo, familiae!

(Libation of 3 liba, laurels, and wine, milk and honey is made and incense is
sacrificed.)

REDDITIO

Dea Concordia,
Concordia Novae Romae,
Concordia Senatus Populique Novi Romani,
Concordia Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Concordia civium Novorum Romanorum,
Concordia deorum et mortalium,
Dea pacis et salutis et gloriae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
uti te ture commovendo et vino libando bonas preces bene precatus sum, earundem
rerum ergo macte lacte inferio esto!

(Libation of milk is made)

Mars Pater,
cuius mensis et feriae hodie sunt,
earundem rerum ergo,
macte vino inferio esto fito volens propitius
Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
Reique Publicae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium!

(Libation of wine is made)

Ilicet!

(End of the sacrifice.)

PIACULUM

Iane,
Concordia Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Iuppiter Optime Maxmime,
Iuno, Minerva, Mars,
Omnes Di Immortales quocumque nomine:
si quidquam vobis in hac caerimonia displicet,
hoc vino inferio veniam peto et vitium meum expio.

(Libation of wine is made.)

VIVAT NOVA ROMA ANNORUM XIII !!!
NOVA ROMA XIII !!!

Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus,
P O N T I F E X
SACERDOS CONCORDIAE







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M. Pompeius Caninus omnibus in foro SPD:

It's Day 2 of the Ludi Novi Romani for 2764 AUC!

We are running a Certamen Historicum for this edition of the games. We will be

posting three history questions per day. Please send your answers to me in a
private email at m.pompeius@... before 11:59 PM Rome Time (Central
European Time or GMT +1) on the day the questions are posted.

Are you not sure what time 11:59 PM Rome is in your local time zone:

12:59 PM Hawaii
1:59 PM Anchorage
2:59 PM Los Angeles
3:59 PM Phoenix
4:59 PM Chicago
5:59 PM New York
10:59 PM London
11:59 PM Rome
12:59 AM Sofia/Tel Aviv
1:59 AM Moscow
7:59 AM Tokyo
9:59 AM Sydney/Melbourne

See the following page for the current time around the world:
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/custom.html?sort=2

Here are the questions for 2 March 2764 - Day 2 of the ludi:


4. What did the Romans call the condemned criminals who were forced to fight as
gladiators?
5. Which Roman Emperor, who ruled from 193-211 AD, was from Africa?

6. On what date did a citizen announce on the Main List that the cives of
Poltava municipium had voted to dissolve their relationship with Nova Roma?
For rules and more information, please see our Ludi page on the NR Wiki at:
http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXIV

Optime valete!


M. Pompeius Caninus
Bethel, Alaska, USA
America Boreoccidentalis

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M. Pompeius Caninus omnibus in foro SPD:

It's Day 2 of the Ludi Novi Romani for 2764 AUC!

We are running a Certamen Historicum for this edition of the games. We will be


posting three history questions per day. Please send your answers to me in a
private email at m.pompeius@... before 11:59 PM Rome Time (Central
European Time or GMT +1) on the day the questions are posted.

Are you not sure what time 11:59 PM Rome is in your local time zone:

12:59 PM Hawaii
1:59 PM Anchorage
2:59 PM Los Angeles
3:59 PM Phoenix
4:59 PM Chicago
5:59 PM New York
10:59 PM London
11:59 PM Rome
12:59 AM Sofia/Tel Aviv
1:59 AM Moscow
7:59 AM Tokyo
9:59 AM Sydney/Melbourne

See the following page for the current time around the world:
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/custom.html?sort=2

Here are the questions for 2 March 2764 - Day 2 of the ludi:

4. What did the Romans call the condemned criminals who were forced to fight as
gladiators?
5. Which Roman Emperor, who ruled from 193-211 AD, was from Africa?

6. On what date did a citizen announce on the Main List that the cives of
Poltava municipium had voted to dissolve their relationship with Nova Roma?


For rules and more information, please see our Ludi page on the NR Wiki at:
http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXIV

Optime valete!

M. Pompeius Caninus
Bethel, Alaska, USA
America Boreoccidentalis

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Salve Petronius Africanus,

Your still coming by for drinks and a snack before we go the Arena together, yes?

Vale

Ti. Galerius Paulinus





To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
From: gunney1976@...
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 14:40:50 -0800
Subject: Re: [Nova-Roma] Gladiator Games






Salve Galerius Paulinus

You bellow like a bull going to the slaughter. We will see what the gods and a
strong arm can decide. I hope Priscus and Verus had made their homage to their
gods for they will meet them soon.

Vale

C. Petronius Africanus

Go White!!!

________________________________
From: Timothy or Stephen Gallagher <spqr753@...>
To: Nova-Roma <nova-roma@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tue, March 1, 2011 1:50:33 PM
Subject: RE: [Nova-Roma] Gladiator Games

Salve Petronius Africanus,

Amice Please

Sura? Tinashe the African? You are suppose to enter Gladiators not victims or
helpless targets.

I hope they have a good last meal at your expense as they will not be of this
world after the Ludus Veneta and my House has its way!!!

Priscus!!!!!! Verus the Vicious!!!!!!!!

Vale

Ti. Galerius Paulinus
GO Veneta !!!

To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
From: gunney1976@...
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 20:33:02 +0000
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Gladiator Games

Salvete America Austroccidentalis!

Fellow citizens,I would like to invite you all s to join me at the arena to
support my Gladiatorial entries for this year.

Fighting for the Ludus Albata, in the Thraex style, standing 5'11" tall and
weighing in at a hard 220 lbs with the tenacity of a bear is the the savage, the
pride of Gerulata, and the the house of Petronius Africanus is Sura!

Joining Sura in Fighting for the Ludus Albata in the Secutor style, a native of
Shona Lands,standing 5'10" tall and weighing in at a solid 195lbs is the fleet
of feet, the hard-nosed, the brutal, and unforgiving Tinashe the African.

We had prayed and made the appropriate sacrifices to Jupiter and Mythras.
Victory is in the hands of the Gods.

Valete

C. Petronius Africanus

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Aeternia Omnibus in foro S.P.D.


I think I'm a bit late with posting this.. But our first entry for the
Featured Artist of the Day is well me... This piece I wrote exclusively
for the Ludi, finished it this morning.. Originally I was going to have this
for Dies 6 which is the honored day of Vesta. But on a second thought I
thought it would be more appropriate and more meaning if that day was
exclusively featuring the work of our revered beloved and dearly missed
Esteemed Vestal C. Maria Caeca..


Here is my piece, if anyone wants to be a Featured Artist of the day, please
e-mail me at MusesDream@... otherwise enjoy!



*Birth Of The Burning Empire *

*From simple hills and grasslands,
I now see glory. Looking down
from the heavens I see it. With
each foundation built tells a different
story, each stone embedded with
memory.

My fire started it, created it, nourished it.
Flames from my fingertips, the conductor
of the mighty fire. My eternal flame in
control of the symphony.

Through fire and stone, I gave divine vision to
the twins Romulus and Remus. My central
hearth this empires shield. It's guardian
the fire mother.

From the beginning I watched an empire
grow, it's rise and it's fall, it's now rebirth.
Again protected by my fiery shield, the
phoenix rises above the ashes.*

*© 2764 Statia.Cornelia Aeternia
*

Valete.


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Since I only have about 10 gladiators right now, I am keeping the tournament
registration open for another day. For this edition of the games, you DO NOT
need to register with your lanista before registering with me. Please send
entries to m.pompeius@... using the following template:



Your Name:

Gladiator's Name:

Gender:

Age:

Height:

Weight:
Class/Type:

Tactics:

Ludus (Faction):

See the rules page to select a Class and Tactics for your gladiator:

http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXIV/Munera_Rules

More detail is always welcome. See the submission from Praetor Gn. Iulius
Caesar or take a look at the rules page for some ideas.


M. Pompeius Caninus
Bethel, Alaska, USA
America Boreoccidentalis

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We need some Retiarii (net-fighters) for the Munera Gladiatoria. Anyone who
wants to submit a Retiarius is welcome to do so, even if you have already
submitted two entries.


The format for entries is:

Your Name:

Gladiator's Name:

Gender:

Age:

Height:

Weight:

Class/Type:

Tactics:

Ludus (Faction):

The rules have changed so be sure to check the rules page to select a Class and
Tactics for your gladiator:

http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXIV/Munera_Rules


You do not need to register with your faction or lanista. It appears that most
of the gladiator schools have no lanista at the moment.



M. Pompeius Caninus
Bethel, Alaska, USA
America Boreoccidentalis

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Sta. Cornelia Aeternia Omnibus in foro S.P.D.


Here are the second set of questions for the mythology quiz. Please
remember to send the answers PRIVATELY (emphasizing not yelling btw) with
the subject header "Mythology Trivium" to MusesDream@... or
phonectically MusesDream ATsign gmail DOT com.


Today these are bonus questions, so this set will be worth 4 pts if
completely answered correctly.

Again send them private e-mail.

Otherwise enjoy et Bona Fortuna!


*Pluto (Dies 2)--Bonus Questions*
1. What are the names of the Five Rivers of Hades? And what are their
meanings?
2. Name the abode of Pluto?
3. Who were the Roman demigods of the of the Underworld?
4. How many pomegranate seeds did Prosperina eat to seal her marriage to
Pluto?

*Prosperina (Dies 2)--Bonus Questions*
1. Prosperina is closely associated with what ancient Fertility goddess?
2. Who was the poet who asked Prosperina to bring his wife back to the
land of the living?

Vale Optime,
Aeternia


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Salvete omnes!

Well, I have 14 entries so far for the munera gladiatoria. I will need two more
for a Sweet 16 qualification round. This is how things stand for the factions at
the moment:

Albata:2 gladiators
Praesina:3 gladiators
Russata:1 gladiatrix (the only female combatant so far)
Veneta:6 gladiators

and 1 gladiator from an independent school.

Optime valete!

M. Pompeius Caninus
Bethel, Alaska, USA
America Boreoccidentalis

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Sta. Cornelia Aeternia Omnibus in foro S.P.D.


Ave! This is continuing our Featured Artist of the Day which is yet again
me, yes I know (trying to rally others hint hint)... Since today was
originally scheduled for giving Tribute to Pluto & Prosperina, it did not
work out that way due to mainly a Dies Ater is today. This piece was
supposed to be a joint effort by myself and C. Maria Caeca, I would write
the beginning piece and she would do the follow up piece.. This poem is
about the birth of Charon, Ferryman of the Underworld. It's one of those
types of pieces that can be interpreted in many different views... I
intend to one day complete this piece with Caeca in the joint effort that
was originally designed. So again please enjoy!



*The Longest Night

Listen to the sounds of the Wailing Wall, as my knuckles graze against
the solid stone.
I follow the wall and the sounds of sadness, intolerable pain, and
despair.
I try to keep breathing despite the awkwardness, constantly moving
forward,
not focusing on the pain that brings me almost to my knees.

Prepare yourself they told me...

How much can one prepare, when I have entered the Gates of the Dead?

Be prepared they kept saying...

With what? Have not other women who have come before me, not do the
same thing?

Give Birth.....

Except the babe in my womb has been graced by Death's hand.

As another wave of pain sweeps through me, follow the wall I must keep.
Lucina, Iuno, Diana, I implore to watch over thee!

On this darkest day.

On this longest night.

Through shadows and mist, I can hear Prosperine's voice silhouette
against the fog.

Beckoning me, offering an odd solace, as a storm surges through my
entire being, reaching for
her, reaching for anyone's hand.

Finally , making my way towards Acheron's River, where Lord Pluto gives
the final command.
The fear awashes over me as I accepted predestined fate.

My Death for his Life, for the son I shall never see.

Under the dark sun, on the longest night, I reach the fields of the
Elysium.

As the Ferryman is silently born.

**©2011 Statia Cornelia Juliana Aeternia













*


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Cato omnibus in foro SPD

Hodiernus dies est ante diem VI Nones Martias; hic dies fastus aterque est.

"The king of the Romans, after letting a year pass, during which he
made the necessary preparations for war, resolved to lead out his army
against the city of the Fidenates. The grounds he alleged for the war
were that this people, being called upon to justify themselves in the
matter of the plot that they had formed against the Romans and Albans,
had paid no heed, but immediately taking up arms, shutting their
gates, and bringing in the allied forces of the Veientes, had openly
revolted, and that when ambassadors arrived from Rome to inquire the
reason for their revolt, they had answered that they no longer had
anything in common with the Romans since the death of Romulus, their
king, to whom they had sworn their oaths of friendship. Seizing on
these grounds for war, Tullus was not only arming his own forces, but
also sending for those of his allies. The most numerous as well as the
best auxiliary troops were brought to him from Alba by Mettius
Fufetius, and they were equipped with such splendid arms as to excel
all the other allied forces. Tullus, therefore, believing that
Mettius had been actuated by zeal and by the best motives in deciding
to take part in the war, commended him and communicated to him all his
plans. But this man, who was accused by his fellow citizens of having
mismanaged the recent war and was furthermore charged with treason, in
view of the fact that he continued in the supreme command of the city
for the third year by order of Tullus, disdaining now to hold any
longer a command that was subject to another's command or to be
subordinated rather than himself to lead, devised an abominable plot.
He sent ambassadors here and there secretly to the enemies of the
Romans while they were as yet wavering in their resolution to revolt
and encouraged them not to hesitate, promising that he himself would
join them in attacking the Romans during the battle; and these
activities and plans he kept secret from everybody. Tullus, as soon
as he had got ready his own army as well as that of his allies,
marched against the enemy and after crossing the river Anio encamped
near Fidenae. And finding a considerable army both of the Fidenates
and of their allies drawn up before the city, he lay quiet that day;
but on the next he sent for Fufetius, the Alban, and the closest of
his other friends and took counsel with them concerning the best
method of conducting the war. And when all were in favour of engaging
promptly and not wasting time, he assigned them their several posts
and commands, and having fixed the next day for the battle, he
dismissed the council.

In the meantime Fufetius, the Alban — for his treachery was still a
secret to many even of his own friends — calling together the most
prominent centurions and tribunes among the Albans, addressed them as
follows:

"Tribunes and centurions, I am going to disclose to you important and
unexpected things which I have hitherto been concealing; and I beg of
you to keep them secret if you do not wish to ruin me, and to assist
me in carrying them out if you think their realization will be
advantageous. The present occasion does not permit of many words, as
the time is short; so I shall mention only the most essential matters.
I, from the time we were subordinated to the Romans up to this day,
have led a life full of sham en grief, though honoured by the king
with the supreme command, which I am now holding for the third year
and may, if I should so desire, hold as long as I live. But regarding
it as the greatest of all evils to be the only fortunate man in a time
of public misfortune, and taking it to heart that, contrary to all the
rights mankind look upon as sacred, we have been deprived by the
Romans of our supremacy, I took thought how we might recover it
without experiencing any great disaster. And although I considered
many plans of every sort, the only way I could discover that promised
success, and at the same time the easiest and the least dangerous one,
was in hand a war should be started against them by the neighbouring
states. For I assumed that when confronted by such a war they would
have need of allies and particularly of us. As to the next step, I
assumed that it would not require much argument to convince you that
it is more glorious as well as more fitting to fight for our liberty
than for the supremacy of the Romans. " - Dionysius of Halicarnassus
3.23, 1-8

Today is the second day of the festival of Mars.


"Remote though your farm be, It's something to be the lord of one
green lizard - and free." - Iuvenal, Satires

On March 2, A.D. 55, the Roman poet Iuvenal was born.

Valete bene!

Cato

Would it be possible to see the correct answers and have the listing of
points everyday?



Thank you!



Gallus Solaris Alexander





_____

Da: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com] Per conto
di Belle Morte Statia
Inviato: mercoledì 2 marzo 2011 7.10
A: nova-roma; Nova_roma_@yahoogroups.com
Oggetto: [Nova-Roma] LUDI NOVI ROMANI 2764: Roman Mythology Quiz Questions
Dies 2





Sta. Cornelia Aeternia Omnibus in foro S.P.D.

Here are the second set of questions for the mythology quiz. Please
remember to send the answers PRIVATELY (emphasizing not yelling btw) with
the subject header "Mythology Trivium" to MusesDream@...
<mailto:MusesDream%40gmail.com> or
phonectically MusesDream ATsign gmail DOT com.

Today these are bonus questions, so this set will be worth 4 pts if
completely answered correctly.

Again send them private e-mail.

Otherwise enjoy et Bona Fortuna!

*Pluto (Dies 2)--Bonus Questions*
1. What are the names of the Five Rivers of Hades? And what are their
meanings?
2. Name the abode of Pluto?
3. Who were the Roman demigods of the of the Underworld?
4. How many pomegranate seeds did Prosperina eat to seal her marriage to
Pluto?

*Prosperina (Dies 2)--Bonus Questions*
1. Prosperina is closely associated with what ancient Fertility goddess?
2. Who was the poet who asked Prosperina to bring his wife back to the
land of the living?

Vale Optime,
Aeternia

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>
> A. Tullia Scholastica Alexandro quiritibus bonae voluntatis S.P.D.
>
>
>
> Would it be possible to see the correct answers and have the listing of
> points everyday?
>
> ATS: Generally the correct answers are not given until the end of the
> competition; people live in various time zones, and accordingly send in their
> answers at different times as they have the opportunity. I believe that this
> competition allows correct answers up to the end, rather than limiting them to
> just one day per question, so for that you must wait. Often, however, the
> ranks are provided on a daily basis.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Gallus Solaris Alexander
>
> Vale, et valete.
>
> _____
>
> Da: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com>
> [mailto:Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com> ] Per
> conto
> di Belle Morte Statia
> Inviato: mercoledì 2 marzo 2011 7.10
> A: nova-roma; Nova_roma_@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Nova_roma_%40yahoogroups.com>
> Oggetto: [Nova-Roma] LUDI NOVI ROMANI 2764: Roman Mythology Quiz Questions
> Dies 2
>
> Sta. Cornelia Aeternia Omnibus in foro S.P.D.
>
> Here are the second set of questions for the mythology quiz. Please
> remember to send the answers PRIVATELY (emphasizing not yelling btw) with
> the subject header "Mythology Trivium" to MusesDream@...
> <mailto:MusesDream%40gmail.com>
> <mailto:MusesDream%40gmail.com> or
> phonectically MusesDream ATsign gmail DOT com.
>
> Today these are bonus questions, so this set will be worth 4 pts if
> completely answered correctly.
>
> Again send them private e-mail.
>
> Otherwise enjoy et Bona Fortuna!
>
> *Pluto (Dies 2)--Bonus Questions*
> 1. What are the names of the Five Rivers of Hades? And what are their
> meanings?
> 2. Name the abode of Pluto?
> 3. Who were the Roman demigods of the of the Underworld?
> 4. How many pomegranate seeds did Prosperina eat to seal her marriage to
> Pluto?
>
> *Prosperina (Dies 2)--Bonus Questions*
> 1. Prosperina is closely associated with what ancient Fertility goddess?
> 2. Who was the poet who asked Prosperina to bring his wife back to the
> land of the living?
>
> Vale Optime,
> Aeternia

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Salve,

Magistra Scholastica is absolutely correct in what she has said. Since
this Ludi is 13 days long, I will post in the middle section of this Ludi
regarding pts, we are only on the second day of it.


Btw, I encourage everyone especially the participants to look at the
mythology quiz rules on the wiki page ..


http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXIV


Vale,
Aeternia

On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 12:25 PM, Libero <sa-mann@...> wrote:

>
>
> Would it be possible to see the correct answers and have the listing of
> points everyday?
>
> Thank you!
>
> Gallus Solaris Alexander
>
> _____
>
> Da: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com] Per conto
> di Belle Morte Statia
> Inviato: mercoled� 2 marzo 2011 7.10
> A: nova-roma; Nova_roma_@yahoogroups.com
> Oggetto: [Nova-Roma] LUDI NOVI ROMANI 2764: Roman Mythology Quiz Questions
> Dies 2
>
>
> Sta. Cornelia Aeternia Omnibus in foro S.P.D.
>
> Here are the second set of questions for the mythology quiz. Please
> remember to send the answers PRIVATELY (emphasizing not yelling btw) with
> the subject header "Mythology Trivium" to MusesDream@...
> <mailto:MusesDream%40gmail.com> or
>
> phonectically MusesDream ATsign gmail DOT com.
>
> Today these are bonus questions, so this set will be worth 4 pts if
> completely answered correctly.
>
> Again send them private e-mail.
>
> Otherwise enjoy et Bona Fortuna!
>
> *Pluto (Dies 2)--Bonus Questions*
> 1. What are the names of the Five Rivers of Hades? And what are their
> meanings?
> 2. Name the abode of Pluto?
> 3. Who were the Roman demigods of the of the Underworld?
> 4. How many pomegranate seeds did Prosperina eat to seal her marriage to
> Pluto?
>
> *Prosperina (Dies 2)--Bonus Questions*
> 1. Prosperina is closely associated with what ancient Fertility goddess?
> 2. Who was the poet who asked Prosperina to bring his wife back to the
> land of the living?
>
> Vale Optime,
> Aeternia
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


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Salve Iterum,

Just an added note and a small debriefing :-).

If anyone is wondering why I didn't go with the traditional approach of how
these quizzes are normally done for years upon years.

People do things differently, what works for some individuals, does not work
for others, it's how human nature is..

Therefore, I decided that the Mythology Quiz will have no time limits
regarding response time, exception being that all the answers be submitted
on the last day of the Ludi which is March 13th. I find this to be an
extremely fair approach because well people do have lives outside of NR and
are not constantly at their computers.

Winners will be announced on March 15th...

I hope this answers some possible questions and concerns that anyone may
have.

Thank you for your attention in this matter.

Vale Optime,
Statia Cornelia Aeternia (Aedilis Curulis)




On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 1:34 PM, Belle Morte Statia
<syrenslullaby@...>wrote:

> Salve,
>
> Magistra Scholastica is absolutely correct in what she has said. Since
> this Ludi is 13 days long, I will post in the middle section of this Ludi
> regarding pts, we are only on the second day of it.
>
>
> Btw, I encourage everyone especially the participants to look at the
> mythology quiz rules on the wiki page ..
>
>
> http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXIV
>
>
> Vale,
> Aeternia
>
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 12:25 PM, Libero <sa-mann@...> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Would it be possible to see the correct answers and have the listing of
>> points everyday?
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
>> Gallus Solaris Alexander
>>
>> _____
>>
>> Da: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com] Per
>> conto
>> di Belle Morte Statia
>> Inviato: mercoled� 2 marzo 2011 7.10
>> A: nova-roma; Nova_roma_@yahoogroups.com
>> Oggetto: [Nova-Roma] LUDI NOVI ROMANI 2764: Roman Mythology Quiz Questions
>> Dies 2
>>
>>
>> Sta. Cornelia Aeternia Omnibus in foro S.P.D.
>>
>> Here are the second set of questions for the mythology quiz. Please
>> remember to send the answers PRIVATELY (emphasizing not yelling btw) with
>> the subject header "Mythology Trivium" to MusesDream@...
>> <mailto:MusesDream%40gmail.com> or
>>
>> phonectically MusesDream ATsign gmail DOT com.
>>
>> Today these are bonus questions, so this set will be worth 4 pts if
>> completely answered correctly.
>>
>> Again send them private e-mail.
>>
>> Otherwise enjoy et Bona Fortuna!
>>
>> *Pluto (Dies 2)--Bonus Questions*
>> 1. What are the names of the Five Rivers of Hades? And what are their
>> meanings?
>> 2. Name the abode of Pluto?
>> 3. Who were the Roman demigods of the of the Underworld?
>> 4. How many pomegranate seeds did Prosperina eat to seal her marriage to
>> Pluto?
>>
>> *Prosperina (Dies 2)--Bonus Questions*
>> 1. Prosperina is closely associated with what ancient Fertility goddess?
>> 2. Who was the poet who asked Prosperina to bring his wife back to the
>> land of the living?
>>
>> Vale Optime,
>> Aeternia
>>
>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>
>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>
>>
>>
>
>

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I have posted the final rules of the Certamen Historicum to the Ludi Novi
Romani wiki page and I have set them out here. Since a number of folks were
having some issues getting the entries in to me, please note that although
daily submissions are encouraged, the competition does not close until the last
day of the games. Anyone may submit entries until the closing as noted in rule
4. I have also included a section in the Ludi wiki page to list current
standings. The current standings will be updated each day of the games as noted
in rule 6. If anyone has questions, concerns or requests, please be sure to
contact me via email - m.pompeius@... - before 12:00 Rome Time (11:00 AM
Central European Time / GMT +1) on 15 March 2764.




Rules of the Certamen Historicum
1. Each correct answer is worth 1 point. An extra point may be awarded for an
especially detailed and excellent answer.

2. New questions will be posted at about 01:00 Rome Time (1:00 AM Central
European Time / GMT +1) each day of the Ludi Novi Romani.

3. Submit your answers to m.pompeius@... with the subject heading
'Certamen Historicum'.

4. Entries may be submitted at any time before 23:59 Rome Time (11:59 PM Central
European Time / GMT +1) on 13 March 2764.

5. The current standings will be posted each evening so you may find the best
practice is to send in your answers each day for the current day's questions to
ensure your standings are updated on this page.

6. A list of the top ten contestants, including the winner, will be posted on
this page no later than 15 March 2764.

7. Any questions, concerns or requests should be addressed to
m.pompeius@... no later than 15 March 2764.

8. My decision is final in interpreting what is and what is not a correct
answer.


M. Pompeius Caninus
Bethel, Alaska, USA
America Boreoccidentalis

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Salve Aeternia,

Perhaps you can be of some assistance with the Provincial Forum. I have been waiting on the moderator to accept my request to join. I don see that there is not much communication there. Is their another forum that the province is using to communicate. I would like to become involved.
Vale
Africano

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Tragedienne" <syrenslullaby@...> wrote:
>
> Aeternia C. Petronio Africano sal:
>
>
> Welcome back! As Provincial Hospitler & Legate I welcome you back to the province, and we could definitely use your help and skills.
>
> Please let me know how I can assist helping you get resettled within the provincia.
>
> Vale Optime,
> Aeternia
>
>
> >
>

Salvete omnes

We had been sight-seeing in Rome. It had been an exciting day, and our minds were full of the places we had seen and the events we had watched. The streets were crowded, and everyone was jostling to push their way through.

Suddenly I noticed, some way off, a little flower seller trying her best to entice people to buy some of her flowers to take back home with them. She was a tiny girl, and her tray of faded flowers was still quite full. No one seemed to have the time to stop and buy. I could see that she was getting upset, and was afraid that she might begin to cry, when all of a sudden first one, and then a whole handful of people made their way over to her and started looking at her flowers. A gentle warm breeze had suddenly sprung up, but for once it did not bring the usual smells of the city to afflict our noses. I could now begin to smell fresh perfumes, glorious scents of perfect spring flowers, still damp with the early morning dew. It was no longer like being in the hot, dusty and dirty city, it was just like being in a meadow, with fresh grass covered in springtime flowers, washed and nourished by the pure waters of a crystal-clear stream. Suddenly everyone was enchanted by the visions that the flowers conjured up in their minds. Everyone was smiling, relishing the magical perfume, and looking in amazement at the fresh and bright colours of the flower-girl's tray. However many she sold, there still seemed to be plenty to sell, and there were plenty who wanted to buy. The little girl was now smiling happily, and the more she smiled the more the crowd smiled back at her and gave her the few coins for each small bunch. Everyone was thinking how charming it would be to buy such fresh bright flowers and take them home to delight their families.

I bought my little bunch, and was wondering where to go onto next, when I noticed that I was opposite the tavern called the Eagle. I recognised the two men I had seen there last night, one with the large floppy hat, the cloak and the long staff. And beside him, guiding him through the crowd was his friend the Centurion.

They went through to their familiar couches in the back room, and I followed, hoping for some more of the old stories that I had heard there last night. As they entered the room, places were immediately made for them on the couches, and I joined them there. I greeted them, and they remembered me, smiling a warm welcome. Those who were standing over by the fire looked round and came over to join us. Soon our little group had grown in number, and I could tell that it was time to ask for a story.

"Well", I said, to start the conversation, "that was a strange occurrence just now with the little flower-girl". "Oh, was it?" said Merlinius (I had now remembered his name). "Do you really think it strange that flowers bloom in the springtime?" "No", I laughed (there seemed to be something making me smile and laugh). "Of course flowers bloom in the spring. I just meant the flower-girl, the fresh flowers, the perfume, and the crowds buying her flowers". "Oh that", said Merlinius,. "Well, sometimes strange things happen like that. But I wonder if you know the story about why flowers bloom in the spring and not in the winter time"?

By now there was a little group around us, and at the mention of the word "story" more began to gather round. The Centurion chuckled at his friend. "You old rascal", he said. And turning to the others said that a couple of jugs of the best Falernian would earn tonight's story.

Everyone was eager for the story, and it was not long before the jugs were filled and brought across. Merlinius took a deep sip of his wine, and we all settled down for the tale.

"This story", he began, "happened when the world was very young, long, long before the days of Rome." "Before Rome?" someone asked. "Ah yes, Rome is still young, she has many centuries yet to rule, and even then, when that is all over, there will still be Rome. But this goes back to the old times before Rome, and to the times before that which are now just like mists in our memories. Even the gods were known by different names then, though of course they were all still the same gods as the ones you know. And goddesses too, because they are a main part in our story. In those days, the world was always full of flowers. Every day was bright, the sun brought forth the crops and the flowers, and everywhere was full of colour and pleasing perfumes." "Just like it was outside, just now?" asked one. "Oh yes, just like that" said Merlinius, taking another draught of his wine. He smiled, and we started to wonder if he actually remembered those far-off times.

"Well now" he continued, "our story too has an enchanting young girl called Proserpina, the daughter of Ceres who, as you know, is the goddess of all the plants and grain crops. Proserpina would play with the nymphs by the fountains in Sicily, collecting flowers and making up little bunches, just like our little flower-girl. But Venus saw Pluto, who was the god of the underworld, and thought he was lonely and sad, and pitied him because he did not have all the sunshine, flowers and love that she cherished. So she ordered her son, Cupid, to fire one of his arrows at Pluto, which struck him in the heart. You all know what Cupid's arrows do, don't you?" he asked the younger men, who laughed. "Well, Pluto couldn't help falling in love with the first person he saw. He came up out of the underworld, carried by four magnificent black horses, saw Proserpina and fell madly in love with her."

"Proserpina didn't want to leave her sunshine and flowers and go and live in the dark underworld with Pluto, so he carried her off there. As soon as she realised her daughter was missing, Ceres searched for her across the whole earth, and, of course, because she was doing this and not making the crops grow, all the plants started dying. While Ceres was weeping above ground, Proserpina remained Pluto's captive, and cried incessantly. So Ceres was unhappy, Proserpina was unhappy, and Pluto was also unhappy because Proserpina was sad. You see what love can do?" he asked.

"Because there were no crops, people prayed to Iuppiter to restore the beautiful world they had once known. Iuppiter, the greatest and the best, sent his messenger Mercury to command Pluto to release Proserpina. "

"But when she was in the underworld, Proserpina had eaten some pomegranate seeds. This was a trick by Pluto, for he loved Proserpina and did not want to lose her. He said that for each seed she had eaten, Proserpina had to spend one month in the underworld with him. That's why pomegranate seeds are a symbol of fidelity in marriage even to this day."

The men nodded. They knew the custom about pomegranate seeds, and how pomegranates denoted plenty, which is why they were so highly esteemed. Merlinius seized the opportunity to have another few sips at his Falernian, and then carried on with his story.

"So, depending on which part of the story you believe, Proserpina had to divide her year, part with Pluto underground, when the crops did not grow, and part above ground with Ceres her mother. When the time came for her to come up from the underworld, Ceres commanded the crops to grow and the flowers to bloom again, because she was so glad to have her daughter back again".

"So this is the reason for springtime. Proserpina comes back to her mother and Ceres decorates the earth with new crops and fresh bright flowers. And, of course, as the year comes to an end, Ceres knows that Proserpina will shortly have to go back, and she grieves for her coming loss by turning the leaves to yellow, orange and brown, which are some of her favourite colours, as a final gift to Proserpina to remind her of the colours of earth while she is away."

Some of the men started asking "Was that you who worked some magic with the flower-girl, then?" Merlinius just smiled. "Sometimes", he said "I remember things from a very long time ago. I don't like to see flower-girls crying".

"Come on, you old devil, you'll get into trouble" said Parnesius. "Drink up, its time for the night watch now". And so the two friends finished their wine and went off into the night. I picked up my bunch of flowers. And they were still fresh and covered in dew.

Valete omnes

Crispus

Salvete!

We have 16 qualified entries for the Munera Gladiatoria. No further entries will
be accepted for this edition of the games but keep training and be sure to
register your gladiators for the next ludi. The Sweet 16 Qualification Round
will begin in a few hours followed by a report on the day's action in the arena.
Good luck to all of the gladiators and their schools!

Valete!


M. Pompeius Caninus
Bethel, Alaska, USA
America Boreoccidentalis

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M. Pompeius Caninus omnibus in foro SPD:

It's Day 3 of the Ludi Novi Romani for 2764 AUC!

We are running a Certamen Historicum for this edition of the games. We will be

posting three history questions per day. Please send your answers to me in a
private email at m.pompeius@... before 11:59 PM Rome Time on 13 March
2764.

Are you not sure what time 11:59 PM Rome is in your local time zone:

12:59 PM Hawaii
1:59 PM Anchorage
2:59 PM Los Angeles
3:59 PM Phoenix
4:59 PM Chicago
5:59 PM New York
10:59 PM London
11:59 PM Rome
12:59 AM Sofia/Tel Aviv
1:59 AM Moscow
7:59 AM Tokyo
9:59 AM Sydney/Melbourne

See the following page for the current time around the world:
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/custom.html?sort=2

Here are the questions for 3 March 2764 - Day 3 of the ludi:

Question #7. After the rape of Lucretia, Sextus Tarquinius fled to what city,
where he was killed?

Question #8. Who married the daughter of Gaius Metellus Delmeticus and, as
censor in 114 BC, struck at least 35 senators from the roster?

Question #9. Nova Roma, Inc. is a corporation in the United States of America.
Which office(s) in the nation Nova Roma also form the Board of Directors of
Nova Roma, Inc.?
For rules and more information, please see our Ludi page on the NR Wiki at:
http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXIV

Optime valete!


M. Pompeius Caninus
Bethel, Alaska, USA
America Boreoccidentalis

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Aeternia Africano sal:

There isn't another forum but it seems that we should do so... I will
contact the Governor since he is close range to me to see if this situation
may be expedited

Vale,
Aeternia.

On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 2:54 PM, GeorgeV <gunney1976@...> wrote:

>
>
>
> Salve Aeternia,
>
> Perhaps you can be of some assistance with the Provincial Forum. I have
> been waiting on the moderator to accept my request to join. I don see that
> there is not much communication there. Is their another forum that the
> province is using to communicate. I would like to become involved.
> Vale
> Africano
>
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Tragedienne" <syrenslullaby@...> wrote:
> >
> > Aeternia C. Petronio Africano sal:
> >
> >
> > Welcome back! As Provincial Hospitler & Legate I welcome you back to the
> province, and we could definitely use your help and skills.
> >
> > Please let me know how I can assist helping you get resettled within the
> provincia.
> >
> > Vale Optime,
> > Aeternia
> >
> >
> > >
> >
>
>
>


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A. Tullia Scholastica quiritibus bonae voluntatis S.P.D.

After several days without news, two of us were able to reach the
hospital this evening, and got some information on Caeca¹s condition. The
nurse was far less cooperative than the previous one I had reached, but we
(Aeternia and I, separately) managed to ascertain that there is some
improvement; she is less critical, and under less sedation. Aeternia
managed to learn that skin graft surgery on Caeca¹s hand was successful, and
I learnt that they are trying to get her to eat (possibly real food, not
just the liquid via a stomach tube which she has been receiving), and that
she is off the rotating bed, but that this nurse knew nothing about the
previously-planned rib cage surgery.

We are trying to get there, but until Caeca is off the respirator and
out of the ICU, visits must be confined to those who do not live hundreds or
thousands of miles away. Recently she was not allowed any visitors at all,
and the ICU visits are typically confined to 15 minutes at very limited
times of day.

We will try to keep you posted.

Valete.


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Salvete omnes! This is Marcus Pompeius Caninus with the latest results from the
Flavian Amphitheatre for the Munera Gladiatoria qualification round matches of
the Ludi Novi Romani for 2764!

The sun has been shining with hardly a cloud in the sky all afternoon. The
amphitheater has been warm near the sand but a chilly breeze have made the upper
seats somewhat uncomfortable. The spectator turn out for the matches today has
been rather light but the vendors have been very busy and, it seems, quite
profitable.

The first match of the day was between Aello the Amazon, a Retiarius, and Verus,
a Secutor. The amazon was one of two female retiarii fighting today! And in a
rather unique turn of events both of these women faced male pursuers. From the
beginning it was obvious Aello had her opponent outclassed. She was quicker and
more agile than Verus and her training proved to be superior. At just two
minutes thirty-six seconds into the match, Aello was able to snag Verus and keep
him in her net long enough to land a strong thrust on her opponent but the
secutor twisted at the last moment and nearly escaped. Nearly. Aello's trident
tore into Verus's right thigh, impaling him. He was unable to get free. Aello
took the victory and was declared the winner while Verus was rushed off to the
hospital. We received word a few minutes ago from his publicist that Verus was
in good condition following surgery. We wish him the best of luck and look
forward to seeing him compete in the next tournament.

The last match of the day had our second female com Suffocatrix, a Retiarius,
pitted against Attalus the Briton, a Secutor. The match started off fast with
Attalus charging Suffocatrix and knocking her to the ground. Stunned by the
impact and a bit slow to get back up, she was knocked out cold when Attalus
launched a second charge that threw Suffocatrix against the side of the arena.
The last and quickest match of day was over in less the one minute! The
amphitheater was filled with sound as many citizens who had gambled on the
Suffocatrix took in the second charge and realized they lost their wagers.

In other matches: Sura defeated Lucanus; Bjarni took out Secundus; Llacheu, a
Welsh Dimachaerus, of all things, won against Primo, a hoplomachus; Tinashe
defeated Flamma; Drest won a lopsided victory against Hierocles; and, Pricus
gained the favor of many citizens in the crowd when he beat Timomachus Panthera.
Both Lucanus and Secundus were taken to the hospital for treatment of wounds
they received in the arena today but both gladiators are in good condition and
are expected to return to training a couple of weeks.

Aello vs. Verus - won by Aello
Sura vs. Luncanus - won by Sura
Secundus vs. Bjarni - won by Bjarni
Primo vs. Llacheu - won by Llacheu
Tinashe vs. Flamma - won by Tinashe
Drest vs. Hierocles - won by Drest
Timomachus Panthera vs. Pricus - won by Pricus
Suffocatrix vs. Attalus - won by Attalus

At the end of the round, Albatus had three wins, Municius, a new independent
school, had one win, Praesinus had one win, Russatus had no wins, and Venetus
had three wins. It was, indeed, a sad day for the Reds who were only able to
enter two rookies in the fights, both of whom were easily defeated by their
opponents. But even the Blues with three wins today need to improve their
standings. I sense there will be some intense training in all of the schools
over the next few months.

Well, that does it for our coverage of the qualification round. This is Marcus
Pompeius Caninus bidding you a good day from the Flavian Amphitheatre and we
will see you here again tomorrow for the Munera Gladiatoria Quarterfinals round
for Ludi Novi Romani 2764!

Di vos incolumes custodiant!

M. Pompeius Caninus
Bethel, Alaska, USA
America Boreoccidentalis

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Cn. Lentulus scriba aedilis Sta. Corneliae Aeterniae: Quiritibus: S. P. D.

Preface

We
are the landless nation of the New Romans, the Res Publica Nova Romana,
celebrating the 13rd Birthday of Nova Roma today, the Concordialia and
the ludi Novi Romani. Our common national language is the Latin. Our
patriotic, Roman duty is to learn this language, or at least, to get
familiar with some expressions and important facts regarding our
wonderful Latin language. It doesn’t matter if you fail learning our
language, it doesn’t matter if you can’t. The only thing that matters
it’s that you try, that you give some time and effort to honor our Roman
identity. Because national identity, first and foremost, lives in the
language. We, the Nova Romans, created Nova Roma to restore the Roman
national and cultural identity, and its living community: the Roman Res
Publica. It’s a huge and important personal step forward to get informed
about Latin. Maybe you will never have time or energy to learn it, but
it’s your duty to make some efforts, if not learning it, but at least
informing you about it in a small extent. If you do only that, you did
well already.



By participating in this Latin Contest, Certamen Latinum, you will be
guided through the basics of the Latin language. You will get a clue how
Latin works, how it looks like “from inside”. We will start from the
very bottom and we will arrive to understand some basic Latin sentences.
At, the end, every participant will feel that Latin is not so hard as
you thought, and maybe you will want to continue learning on your own.



Attention: this Certamen Latinum is designed for beginners, those who
actually know Latin are gently asked not to participate since it would
not be fair competition.

You can follow the Certamen Latin on our ludus webpage, too:

http://novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXIV

 



March 3rd - Day 3 of the Ludi Novi Romani – Question 1 of the Certamen Latinum

I. INTRODUCTION 1 - Dictionary Forms of Nouns



Latin is a heavily inflected language, which means that Latin indicates
grammatical information by changing the ending of the words. Nouns are
grouped into 5 declensions (noun inflection groups), verbs can be
classified into 4 conjugations (verb inflection groups). If we change a
noun’s ending to express its grammatical role, we say we “decline” it.
If we change a verb’s ending to express the person or the time (tense),
we say we “conjugate” it. To determine which declension or conjugation
group a verb belongs to, you have to look into a Latin dictionary.



Today we will examine the dictionary forms of nouns only.



In the case of nouns, for example, “friend”, you will find:



amicus, -i, m.



This is 3 pieces of information:



(1)              amicus;

(2)              -i;

(3)              m.



(1) This means that the word “friend” in nominative (subject) case is
“amicus”. Learn more about what nominative case means here, on our
website:


http://novaroma.org/nr/Nominative



(2) The abbreviated form “-i” means that the word “friend” in genitive
(possessive) case is “amici” (something of friend, or friend’s
something), thus the original ending “-us” changes to “-i”. Learn more
about what nominative case means here, on our website:


http://novaroma.org/nr/Genitive



Well, this is the most important point. This ending “–i” determines that
“amicus” belongs to the “second declension”, whose identifier is the
genitive “–i”. As we have mentioned, there are 5 declensions, and each
one of these has a unique, declension-specific genitive ending. It’s
important because the genitive ending determines the other inflections
as well. The five types of genitive ending and the five declensions
determined by the different genitive endings are:



-ae = 1st declension, e.g.: Roma, -ae, f (Rome)

-i = 2nd declension, eg.: amicus, -i, m (friend)

-is = 3rd declension, e.g.: rex, regis, m (king)

-ús = 4th declension, eg.: senatus, -ús, m (senate)

-ei = 5th declension, eg. fides, -ei, f (loyalty)



(3) The “m.” means that it is a masculine noun. In Latin, all nouns have
three genders, they are masculine, (abbreviated as “m”), feminine (abbreviated as “f”), and neuter (abbreviated as “n”). English has a similar phenomenon when we use “he”, “she” or “it”. The
new thing in this is that Latin uses these genders for things or
abstract concepts, too, like in the exemples above, “loyalty” (fides, -ei, f) is
feminine in Latin, the “senate” (senatus, -ús, m) is masculine, “Rome” (Roma, -ae, f) is, again,
feminine.



II. QUESTION 1



Find a Latin dictionary. Attention! If you use an online dictionary, be aware that most of the online dictionaries are incomplete and do not give the
full, correct dictionary forms of the Latin words. If you can use only
online resources, please use one of the following Google Books
digitalized Latin dictionary:


http://books.google.com/books?id=k1ZFAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&hl=en#v=onepage&q&f=false



Look into the dictionary and determine which declensions the following 10 nouns belong to (10 x 1 pts).



Solve the abbreviations and spell out, write out the full forms of their
possessive form (genitive) (10 x 0.5 pts) and their gender (10 x 0.1
pts).



forum

consul

gloria

dignitas

res

pax

nomen

gladius

legio

porticus


III. AN EXAMPLE HOW TO DO IT:



praetor;



- after looking into a dictionary, you will find its dictionary form is
“praetor, -oris, m”, so you will give the following data:



praetor, 3rd declension (1pt); praetoris (0.5pt), masculine (0.1pt)



Comments: It’s 3rd declension, because in the abbreviated genitive form given as  “–oris” for "praetoris", the genitive ending “-is” determines that it must belong to the 3rd declension.

 

IV. RULES OF THE CERTAMEN LATINUM



One question a day will be posted, participants must send their answers
not to this e-mail address but to  <cnaeus_cornelius@...>
within 24 hours of posting. Please do *not* post answers to the list!
Answers posted publicly or posted to the wrong address will not be
awarded with points.



The correct answers of the previous day and interim results will be announced together with the posting of the next questions.






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Aeternia Marco Pompeio Canino Omnibusque S.P.D.


Thank you Caninus! And a big thank you to all of the participants and
their Gladiators during these games!


Optime Vale,
Aeternia

On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 3:54 AM, M. Pompeius Caninus <m.pompeius@...>wrote:

>
>
> Salvete omnes! This is Marcus Pompeius Caninus with the latest results from
> the
> Flavian Amphitheatre for the Munera Gladiatoria qualification round matches
> of
> the Ludi Novi Romani for 2764!
>
> The sun has been shining with hardly a cloud in the sky all afternoon. The
> amphitheater has been warm near the sand but a chilly breeze have made the
> upper
> seats somewhat uncomfortable. The spectator turn out for the matches today
> has
> been rather light but the vendors have been very busy and, it seems, quite
> profitable.
>
> The first match of the day was between Aello the Amazon, a Retiarius, and
> Verus,
> a Secutor. The amazon was one of two female retiarii fighting today! And in
> a
> rather unique turn of events both of these women faced male pursuers. From
> the
> beginning it was obvious Aello had her opponent outclassed. She was quicker
> and
> more agile than Verus and her training proved to be superior. At just two
> minutes thirty-six seconds into the match, Aello was able to snag Verus and
> keep
> him in her net long enough to land a strong thrust on her opponent but the
> secutor twisted at the last moment and nearly escaped. Nearly. Aello's
> trident
> tore into Verus's right thigh, impaling him. He was unable to get free.
> Aello
> took the victory and was declared the winner while Verus was rushed off to
> the
> hospital. We received word a few minutes ago from his publicist that Verus
> was
> in good condition following surgery. We wish him the best of luck and look
> forward to seeing him compete in the next tournament.
>
> The last match of the day had our second female com Suffocatrix, a
> Retiarius,
> pitted against Attalus the Briton, a Secutor. The match started off fast
> with
> Attalus charging Suffocatrix and knocking her to the ground. Stunned by the
>
> impact and a bit slow to get back up, she was knocked out cold when Attalus
>
> launched a second charge that threw Suffocatrix against the side of the
> arena.
> The last and quickest match of day was over in less the one minute! The
> amphitheater was filled with sound as many citizens who had gambled on the
> Suffocatrix took in the second charge and realized they lost their wagers.
>
> In other matches: Sura defeated Lucanus; Bjarni took out Secundus; Llacheu,
> a
> Welsh Dimachaerus, of all things, won against Primo, a hoplomachus; Tinashe
>
> defeated Flamma; Drest won a lopsided victory against Hierocles; and,
> Pricus
> gained the favor of many citizens in the crowd when he beat Timomachus
> Panthera.
> Both Lucanus and Secundus were taken to the hospital for treatment of
> wounds
> they received in the arena today but both gladiators are in good condition
> and
> are expected to return to training a couple of weeks.
>
> Aello vs. Verus - won by Aello
> Sura vs. Luncanus - won by Sura
> Secundus vs. Bjarni - won by Bjarni
> Primo vs. Llacheu - won by Llacheu
> Tinashe vs. Flamma - won by Tinashe
> Drest vs. Hierocles - won by Drest
> Timomachus Panthera vs. Pricus - won by Pricus
> Suffocatrix vs. Attalus - won by Attalus
>
> At the end of the round, Albatus had three wins, Municius, a new
> independent
> school, had one win, Praesinus had one win, Russatus had no wins, and
> Venetus
> had three wins. It was, indeed, a sad day for the Reds who were only able
> to
> enter two rookies in the fights, both of whom were easily defeated by their
>
> opponents. But even the Blues with three wins today need to improve their
> standings. I sense there will be some intense training in all of the
> schools
> over the next few months.
>
> Well, that does it for our coverage of the qualification round. This is
> Marcus
> Pompeius Caninus bidding you a good day from the Flavian Amphitheatre and
> we
> will see you here again tomorrow for the Munera Gladiatoria Quarterfinals
> round
> for Ludi Novi Romani 2764!
>
> Di vos incolumes custodiant!
>
> M. Pompeius Caninus
> Bethel, Alaska, USA
> America Boreoccidentalis
>
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>
>
>


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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Nova-Roma/message/46808

[Above link inserted for clarity CnIC Praetor]

Salve Sabine

You are confusing terms. Yes, anyone may perform private auspicia. Magistrates, as private individuals, had to perform their own private auspices in the case of attaining the approval of their Lares to hold office. That is what I was referring to in the older post. The subject of that post, if you read it, concerns templa. It states in the first paragraph: "There were all kinds of templa, depending on their intended purpose. You should not confuse all of them as being the same." An augur, public or private, is not required to erect a templum in all cases. But do note that I mention they are required in certain situations concerning the State.

Auspicia taken for the state are to be performed under the authority and direction of a magistrate. But do not confuse or conflate the process in which the magistrate directs and the augur performs. This whole dispute has arisen from a misunderstanding of the word "take," using its English connotations as though they were literally meant, rather than consider the process involved in Roman rituals. The limited evidence we have does not support what Valerianus said on magistrates observing and augures interpreting. The more we augures have looked into this issue, the more evident what process was used and the relationship between the augur and magistrate in the ritual process.

Sabine, you are trying to accomodate those who do not believe in our Gods so that they may take auspicia in the name of the State. That is not about religion. That is politics. You are trying to politicise the ars augurum for deviant political purposes. Also, Sabine, you are not a member of the Collegium Augurum and therefore ought not to have any posting privileges. This is a discussion between augeres alone.


Vale

M. Horatius Piscinus

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "marcushoratius" <mhoratius@...> wrote:
>
> Salvete Corde, Marine, et omnes
>
> Templum is a general term for an area that is "set off" from
> surrounding land by taking auspices, and temporarily devoted to a
> particular purpose. There were all kinds of templa, depending on
> their intended purpose. You should not confuse all of them as being
> the same.
>
> Cordus' comment is not quite true. Anyone can take auspicia and thus
> would erect the celestial templum in which to observe the auspices.
> Anyone taking auspicia would also necessarily erect the terrestrial
> templum in which auspicia were performed. Augures were not required
> for those kind of templa. In the case of a magistrate acting as an
> auspex, he would be assisted by public augures to ensure that the
> ritual was performed correctly, but he would be the one to actually
> erect the terrestrial and celestial templa. Augures were not
> required, and in fact did not take the augurium publica. There were
> two (possibly three) auguracula located inside the pomerium that had
> already been established as templa for the magistrates to take the
> auguria publica. The one most used was on the Arx beside where Titus
> Tatius had his home. The other was on the Quirinale Hill, presumably
> also first established by Titus Tatius. Some other instances where
> we hear about magistrates taking the auspices is the one case with
> Consul Tiberius Gracchus in order to hold elections. That was a
> temporary templum, erected in the garden of Scipio Africanus, and it
> just happened that Consul Gracchus was also a public augur. His son,
> Tiberius Gracchus, the beloved Tribunus Plebis, also is mentioned
> taking auspices, at his home because of the significance of the house
> of a Tribunus Plebis, and he, too, just happened to be a public
> augur. But nothing in those stories, or in others concerning
> auspicia is there any mention of a requirement that augures perform
> the auspicium. In a couple of stories the magistrate acts as the
> auspex, and thus must necessarily have been the one to erect both
> templa, but no mention is given in those cases that the respective
> magistrates were also augures.
>
> Where the services of augures were required to erect templa were in
> two other related cases. Anything that was struck by lightning had
> to be properly dealt with. The tree, if that was the case, the soil,
> a person or animal, whatever was struck, had to be buried in a
> special way. The round mound under which such articles were buried
> was called a puteal, and it had to be marked off by an augur who was
> called specifically in to perform the ritual in order to determine
> the boundaries of this little shrine. I think it is Flores, in
> describing some of the shrines on a private estate, who mentions one
> of these puteals. We can imagine that there might have been quite a
> few puteals scatered over the countryside. The augur who was called
> in to perform the rite was not necessarily a public augur. All
> Romans took auspicia, even women are known to have, and some private
> citizens, like Attus Naevius might gain a reputation as especially
> knowledgeable or skilled as an augur, and thus could be called upon
> to act as an augur in private situations.
>
> The other case, where public augures would have been the ones
> required to erect the templum, was where a public area was being
> marked off for a special use. Usually this was for a shrine, of
> which there were different types. Although not all of these public
> templa were converted into shrines; the Curia being most noted. The
> augur *sanctified* the area by taking the auspices to determine the
> boundaries of the shrine, and then directed the marking off of those
> boundaries. If the intended use of the templum was to erect an
> edifice, what we call a temple (aedes), then further steps were
> required to make the site sacred - first the location had to be
> within the pomerium, the project of erecting the edifice had to be
> voted on by a comitia, and then the pontifices had to perform the
> consecratio. In that case only were public augures required to erect
> the templum, because it was a public project. However such projects
> had two commisioner charged with overseeing the work and dedication
> of the edifice, and it may have been that they served as auspices,
> and thus might have been called augures when theat particular part of
> the conversion process took place. Other kinds of shrines like a
> fanum would not necessarily have been consecrated, although some
> probably were, but would had to have been sanctified by public
> augures if they were public shrines, or at least by private augures
> for a private fanum even if intended for public use.
>
> The title of augur probaby referred to a functional role in some
> rites. And as anyone might perfom auspicia, anyone might be called
> an augur I suppose. But auspex it the title of one who performs the
> ritual and would be the more technical term in that case. Augur
> generally carries a connotation of a person who had studied the art
> of auspicia. So in a family, one uncle might be considered an augur
> in that family, and he might have been called upon to advise others
> as an augur. We know that every family kept their own books on
> augury and that these did not always follw the same procedures or use
> the same signs as were used in public auspicia. Those who kept such
> family books and studied them were private augures. But to say an
> augur was required to erect a templum is a little misleading, and to
> confuse the term with only those augures who were officially
> recognized as public priests in the Collegium Augurum, in all
> situations, in not correct.
>
> Valete optime
> M Moravius Piscinus
>
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "A. Apollonius Cordus"
> <a_apollonius_cordus@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > A. Apollonius Cn. Equitio sal.
> >
> > > I've also used the flights of birds as "yes/no" indicators.
> Establish a
> > templum in the sky facing east, and wait for the first bird to fly
> into
> > it. A bird from the north is a yes, one from the south a no.
> > <
> >
> > We should say, however, that according to ancient Roman augural
> rules a valid templum for the taking of public auspices could only be
> established by an augur. I'm not aware that any responsum has ever
> been given on the subject in Nova Roma, but chapter VI.B.2.b.1 of the
> lex constitutiva seems to suggest that the same is true in Nova
> Roma. So any auspices taken in a templum created by a magistrate who
> is not an augur will probably not amount to valid public auspices.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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