Salve Collega !

> I am not sure about that. Probably the 'respublicaromanaorg' domain >registrant knows better.

Do you refer to the domain laid by our Tribunicius Aquillius Rota ?
But what for, this domain ? Is it a competing organization which falls in the scope of the recently voted SCU ?

>> to love throwing dirt at each other.>>>

>You know, maybe that seem like a paradox but somehow is Roman. It's >a part of legacy we received from our ancestors.

Absolutely, Collega.
As we have not the ones, because of our office, who have "picked up the first handful of dirt" (here is a Christian image, as it seems that many of us use such expressions), I can confirm that, from the moment a struggle starts becoming a political one, dirt may always be thrown, and that there would never have been a Rome without such dirt-throwings, not speaking, a fortiori, of the various murders etc..

In addition, I am always perplex towards the "dirty" ;-) remarks from people who have supported, during several weeks, the authors of a coup and that, once they have felt that the wind has turned, have assessed their fidelity to the winning side.
Personally, in such situation, feeling that I would not probably be an example of political courage and of basic Roman virtues, I would care remaining silent.


Vale Sabine,


Albucius csr

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, iulius sabinus <iulius_sabinus@...> wrote:
>
> SALVE!
>
> --- On Fri, 3/11/11, Aqvillivs <c.aqvillivs_rota@...> wrote:
>
> <and congratulations to all the fine ex consuls and magistrates who seem
> to love throwing dirt at each other.>>>
>  
> You know, maybe that seem like a paradox but somehow is Roman. It's a part of legacy we received from our ancestors. Near it are more how for example is the political corruption, right ex tribune? 
>
> <What a favor one does for competing orgs., giving them to point on us
> with their fingers!>>>
>  
> I am not sure about that. Probably the 'respublicaromanaorg' domain registrant knows better.
>  
> VALE,
> Sabinus
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

SALVETE!
 
For who don't know about it, here is the ritual to Hercules performed during the Conventus in Dacia:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVBwjACnRr8%c2%a0
 
“O Hercules, energetic Alcidean, unwearied after so many labors, so they recall, even so You laid aside Your cares and made delightful play with a tender girl, having forgotten the Nemean lion, and also the Erymanthian boar. What should come afterward? Twisting spindles with Your thumbs, biting smooth the rough threads in Your mouth. Lydian Omphale beat you for repeatedly knotting and breaking the thread with Your rough hands. Often she would lead You as one of her spinning maidens dressed in flowing robes. Your knotty club together with the lion's skin was thrown down to the ground, and Amor danced upon them with light feet. Who would have thought that would come about when as a babe You strangled monstrous serpents with hands that could barely grasp, or when You swiftly cut off the heads of the Hydra as each grew back again? or conquered the savage steeds of Diomede, or when alone You fought the three brothers who shared a common body and contended
with six hands? After the Lord of Olympus routed the sons of Aloeus they say He rested on a bed until the bright of day, and then sent His eagle in search and bring back anyone worthy to lovingly serve Jove, until in an Idaean valley he found You, handsome priest, and gently carried You away in his talons.”
 
[Anonymous Elegy to Maecenus 1.57-68]
More prayers to Hercules:
http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Prayers_to_Hercules

 
VALETE,
Sabinus

"Every individual is the architect of his own fortune" - Appius Claudius

--- On Fri, 3/11/11, Cato <catoinnyc@...> wrote:


From: Cato <catoinnyc@...>
Subject: [Nova-Roma] a.d. III Id. Mar.
To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, March 11, 2011, 2:54 PM


 



Cato omnibus in foro SPD

Hodiernus dies est ante diem III Idus Martius; haec dies comitialis est.

In ancient Greece, today was celebrated in honor of Hercules.
Hercules (also known as Herakles) was the name in Roman mythology of
the hero Herakles from Greek mythology, the Roman name being a
metathesis of the Greek name. He is the son of Iuppiter, the Roman
counterpart to the Greek god Zeus and the mortal Alcmene. He was made
to perform twelve great tasks, called The Twelve Labours of Hercules
and became a god; the Romans adopted the Greek version of his life and
works essentially unchanged, but added anecdotal detail of their own,
some of it linking the hero with the geography of the Western
Mediterranean. Details of cult were adapted to Rome as well.

Hercules can be identified by his attributes, the lion skin and the
club. He is a paragon of masculinity, and thus embodies
characteristics such as great strength, great courage, and great
appetite, including great sexual appetite for women and boys. By
conquering negative forces he is said to have "made the world safe for
mankind." He is often compared to the biblical strong man Samson, who
also possessed vast superhuman strength and performed similar feats
such as wrestling a lion. The later Roman Emperors, in particular
Commodus and Maximinus, often identified or compared themselves with
Hercules.

The Great Altar of Hercules, housed within the Forum Boarium, has been
dated to the 6th or 5th century B.C. The cult of Hercules may have
been the first foreign one to be adopted in Rome; his most important
shrine, the Ara Maxima, was in the original Palatine settlement. He
became popular with merchants, who customarily paid him a tithe of
their profits.

Hercules is said to have founded an altar where the Forum Boarium, the
cattle market, was later held. One possible origin for the myth of the
Cattle of Geryon, one of The Twelve Labors of Herakles, has been
attributed to an older Milky Way myth which associates the Milky Way
constellation with a herd of dairy cattle, where each cow is
represented by a star.

Zeus, having made Alcmene pregnant with Herakles, proclaimed that the
next son born of the house of Perseus would become king. Hera, Zeus'
consort, hearing this, caused Eurystheus to be born two months early
as he was of the house of Perseus, while Herakles, also of the house,
was three months overdue. When he found out what had been done, Zeus
was furious; however, his rash proclamation still stood.

In a fit of madness, induced by Hera, Herakles slew his wife and
children; the fit then passed. Realising what he had done, he isolated
himself, going into the wilderness and living alone. He was found (by
his brother Iphicles) and convinced to visit the Oracle at Delphi. The
Oracle told him that as a penance he would have to perform a series of
ten tasks set by King Eurystheus, the man who had taken Herakles'
birthright and the man he hated the most.

In his labors, Herakles was often accompanied by his boyfriend (an
eromenos), according to some, Licymnius, or by others Iolaus, his
nephew. Although he was only supposed to perform ten labors, this
assistance led to him suffering two more, hence the dodekathlos, or
Twelve Labors. Eurystheus didn't count the Hydra, because Iolaus
helped him, or the Augean stables, as he received payment for his work
(in other versions it is because the rivers did the work).

The traditional order of the labors is:

1. Slay the Nemean Lion and bring back its skin.

"First he cleared the grove of Zeus of a lion, and put its skin upon
his back, hiding his yellow hair in its fearful tawny gaping jaws." -
Euripides, Hercules, 359

2. Slay the Lernaean Hydra.

"At the source of the Amymone grows a plane tree, beneath which, they
say, the hydra (water-snake) grew. I am ready to believe that this
beast was superior in size to other water-snakes, and that its poison
had something in it so deadly that Heracles treated the points of his
arrows with its gall. It had, however, in my opinion, one head, and
not several. It was Peisander of Camirus who, in order that the beast
might appear more frightful and his poetry might be more remarkable,
represented the hydra with its many heads" - Pausanias, Description of
Greece, 2.37.4

3. Capture the Ceryneian Hind.

"Now the hind was at Oenoe; it had golden horns and was sacred to
Artemis; so wishing neither to kill nor wound it, Hercules hunted it a
whole year. But when, weary with the chase, the beast took refuge on
the mountain called Artemisius, and thence passed to the river Ladon,
Hercules shot it just as it was about to cross the stream, and
catching it put it on his shoulders and hastened through Arcadia. But
Artemis with Apollo met him, and would have wrested the hind from him,
and rebuked him for attempting to kill her sacred animal. Howbeit, by
pleading necessity and laying the blame on Eurystheus, he appeased the
anger of the goddess and carried the beast alive to Mycenae." -
Apollodorus, Library and Epitome 2.5.3

4. Capture the Erymanthian Boar.

"But Pholus, drawing the arrow from a corpse, wondered that so little
a thing could kill such big fellows; howbeit, it slipped from his hand
and lighting on his foot killed him on the spot. So when Hercules
returned to Pholoe, he beheld Pholus dead; and he buried him and
proceeded to the boar hunt. And when he had chased the boar with
shouts from a certain thicket, he drove the exhausted animal into deep
snow, trapped it, and brought it to Mycenae." - Apollodorus, Library
and Epitome 2.5.4

5. Clean the Augean stables in one day.

"Hercules made a breach in the foundations of the cattle-yard, and
then, diverting the courses of the Alpheus and Peneus, [p. 197] which
flowed near each other, he turned them into the yard, having first
made an outlet for the water through another opening. When Augeas
learned that this had been accomplished at the command of Eurystheus,
he would not pay the reward; nay more, he denied that he had promised
to pay it, and on that point he professed himself ready to submit to
arbitration. The arbitrators having taken their seats, Phyleus was
called by Hercules and bore witness against his father, affirming that
he had agreed to give him a reward." - Apollodorus, 2.5.5.

6. Slay the Stymphalian Birds.

"These fly against those who come to hunt them, wounding and killing
them with their beaks. All armor of bronze or iron that men wear is
pierced by the birds; but if they weave a garment of thick cork, the
beaks of the Stymphalian birds are caught in the cork garment... These
birds are of the size of a crane, and are like the ibis, but their
beaks are more powerful, and not crooked like that of the ibis." -
Pausanias, Description of Greece, 8.22.5

7. Capture the Cretan Bull.

"...the Cretan bull. Acusilaus says that this was the bull that
ferried across Europa for Zeus; but some say it was the bull that
Poseidon sent up from the sea when Minos promised to sacrifice to
Poseidon what should appear out of the sea. And they say that when he
saw the beauty of the bull he sent it away to the herds and sacrificed
another to Poseidon; at which the god was angry and made the bull
savage. To attack this bull Hercules came to Crete, and when, in reply
to his request for aid, Minos told him to fight and catch the bull for
himself, he caught it and brought it to Eurystheus, and having shown
it to him he let it afterwards go free. But the bull roamed to Sparta
and all Arcadia, and traversing the Isthmus arrived at Marathon in
Attica and harried the inhabitants." - Apollodorus, 2.5.7

8. Steal the Mares of Diomedes.

"He mounted on a chariot and tamed with the bit the horses of
Diomedes, that greedily champed their bloody food at gory mangers with
unbridled jaws, devouring with hideous joy the flesh of men." -
Euripides, Hercules, 380

9. Obtain the Girdle of Hippolyte.

"The race of the Amazons is said to have been made up entirely of
women. These women possessed the highest knowledge of the warfare, and
they exhibited very great courage; for they dared to engage in
battle even with men. Hippolyte, the Queen of the Amazons, had a very
famous belt (war brest plate, girdle), which Mars had given to her.
Admeta, the daughter of Eursytheus, heard the story about this belt,
and really wanted to have it. Eurystheus, therefore, ordered Hercules
to collect an army and to make war on the Amazons. He sent out
messengers everywhere, and, after a great multitude came together, he
picked out those who had the greatest experience in warfare." -
Euripdes, Hercules 21

10. Obtain the Cows of Geryon.

"Now Erythia was an island near the ocean; it is now called Gadira.
This island was inhabited by Geryon, son of Chrysaor by Callirrhoe,
daughter of Ocean. He had the body of three men grown together and
joined in one at the waist, but parted in three from the flanks and
thighs. He owned red kine, of which Eurytion was the herdsman and
Orthus, the two-headed hound, begotten by Typhon on Echidna, was the
watchdog. So journeying through Europe to fetch the kine of Geryon he
destroyed many wild beasts and set foot in Libya, and proceeding to
Tartessus he erected as tokens of his journey two pillars over against
each other at the boundaries of Europe and Libya. But being heated by
the Sun on his journey, he bent his bow at the god, who in admiration
of his hardihood, gave him a golden goblet in which he crossed the
ocean. And having reached Erythia he lodged on Mount Abas. However
the dog, perceiving him, rushed at him; but he smote it with his club,
and when the herdsman Eurytion came to the help of the dog, Hercules
killed him also. But Menoetes, who was there pasturing the kine of
Hades, reported to Geryon what had occurred, and he, coming up with
Hercules beside the river Anthemus, as he was driving away the kine,
joined battle with him and was shot dead. And Hercules, embarking the
kine in the goblet and sailing across to Tartessus, gave back the
goblet to the Sun." - Apollodorus, Library and Epitome 2.5.10

11. Steal the Apples of the Hesperides.

"Now Prometheus had told Hercules not to go himself after the apples
but to send Atlas, first relieving him of the burden of the sphere; so
when he was come to Atlas in the land of the Hyperboreans, he took the
advice and relieved Atlas. But when Atlas had received three apples
from the Hesperides, he came to Hercules, and not wishing to support
the sphere< he said that he would himself carry the apples to
Eurystheus, and bade Hercules hold up the sky in his stead. Hercules
promised to do so, but succeeded by craft in putting it on Atlas
instead. For at the advice of Prometheus he begged Atlas to hold up
the sky till he should put a pad on his head. When Atlas heard that,
he laid the apples down on the ground and took the sphere from
Hercules. And so Hercules picked up the apples and departed. But some
say that he did not get them from Atlas, but that he plucked the
apples himself after killing the guardian snake. And having brought
the apples he gave them to Eurystheus. But he, on receiving them,
bestowed them on Hercules, from whom Athena got them and conveyed them
back again; for it was not lawful that they should be laid down
anywhere." - Apollodorus, Library and Epitome 2.5.11

12. Capture Cerberus.

"...A monster not to be overcome and that may not be described,
Cerberus who eats raw flesh, the brazen-voiced hound of Hades,
fifty-headed, relentless and strong." - Hesiod, Theogony 310

Valete bene!

Cato











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Dextro s.d.

See the relation with the dog food brand : :-) I dunno if it is sold in the U.S., but in France, one brand is called "Fido", which means in Latin "I trust".

So Aeternia's "Fide cani" seems much correct (fido+dat. - canis, is) and meaning "Trust the dog".

I find this is a beautiful motto :-), that some political analysts might, out of a private framework, apply to some political groups.


Vale Dexter,


P. Memmius Albucius

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Belle Morte Statia <syrenslullaby@...> wrote:
>
> Aeternia C. Petronio S.P.D.
>
> "Cave Canem" meaning "Beware of the Dog" correct?
>
> Well I guess it would be considered a polar opposite lol.
>
> Btw, changed the subject in the header we've had enough dealing with
> "Intercessio" today ;-)
>
> Vale bene,
> Aeternia
>
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 10:27 PM, petronius_dexter <jfarnoud94@...>wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > C. Petronius Aeterniae s.p.d.,
> >
> > Ok. Fide is from the verb fidere... and not from the word fides.
> >
> > "Fide cani" being the contrary to "cave canem"... :o)
> >
> > Optime vale.
> >
> > C. Petronius Dexter
> > Arcoiali scribebat
> > a. d. V Idus Martias P. Vllerio C. Equitio coss.
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

SALVE!

--- On Fri, 3/11/11, publiusalbucius <albucius_aoe@...> wrote:

> I am not sure about that. Probably the 'respublicaromanaorg' domain >registrant knows better.
Do you refer to the domain laid by our Tribunicius Aquillius Rota ?>>>
 
Yes.
 
But what for, this domain ? Is it a competing organization which falls in the scope of the recently voted SCU ? >>>
 
I want to believe it is not.  Until now, it's simple inoffensive domain.  
When it comes about the SCU I will be not surprised to see somewhere in a show production list how it is contested because the interference with the Collegium Fetialium authority. Everything is possible for this time. What remain for us, magistrates with denied authority, is to contemplate all of these and to comment from the balcony like Statler and Waldorf in the Muppets show.

 
VALE,
Sabinus





 


>> to love throwing dirt at each other.>>>

>You know, maybe that seem like a paradox but somehow is Roman. It's >a part of legacy we received from our ancestors.

Absolutely, Collega.
As we have not the ones, because of our office, who have "picked up the first handful of dirt" (here is a Christian image, as it seems that many of us use such expressions), I can confirm that, from the moment a struggle starts becoming a political one, dirt may always be thrown, and that there would never have been a Rome without such dirt-throwings, not speaking, a fortiori, of the various murders etc..

In addition, I am always perplex towards the "dirty" ;-) remarks from people who have supported, during several weeks, the authors of a coup and that, once they have felt that the wind has turned, have assessed their fidelity to the winning side.
Personally, in such situation, feeling that I would not probably be an example of political courage and of basic Roman virtues, I would care remaining silent.

Vale Sabine,

Albucius csr

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, iulius sabinus <iulius_sabinus@...> wrote:
>
> SALVE!
>
> --- On Fri, 3/11/11, Aqvillivs <c.aqvillivs_rota@...> wrote:
>
> <and congratulations to all the fine ex consuls and magistrates who seem
> to love throwing dirt at each other.>>>
>  
> You know, maybe that seem like a paradox but somehow is Roman. It's a part of legacy we received from our ancestors. Near it are more how for example is the political corruption, right ex tribune? 
>
> <What a favor one does for competing orgs., giving them to point on us
> with their fingers!>>>
>  
> I am not sure about that. Probably the 'respublicaromanaorg' domain registrant knows better.
>  
> VALE,
> Sabinus
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>











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Salvete Omnes,

In the wee hours of the morning I was speaking with our Augur Agricola as earthquakes (8.8 plus many violent aftershocks)rocked Japan accompanied by a tsunami that hit the coast. Agricola assured me that while there was some shaking going on he is in a relatively safe area.
Now a tsunami is heading for Hawaii and the west coast of the US. In the past few years we have heard of the possibility of this happening and now it is here, I only hope, I pray, as it approaches America's shore, that is is a small tsunami with minimal damage and no life lost.
I do not know if we have any citizens in Hawaii but if anyone has such knowledge please touch base with them and let us know.
Messalina, Vestal Virgin, and Senator Maximus both live in California and my thoughts and prayer go out to them. I do know there are other cives as well but I can't recall their names at this moment.
Romans you are on my mind and you have been remembered to the Gods in my morning ritual when I implored Them to keep you safe.

Valete optime,

Julia

M. Pompeius Caninus omnibus in foro SPD:

It's Day 11 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 11 March 2764 - Day 11 of the ludi:

Question #31. In which direction would you travel from Rome if you wanted to
arrive in Helvetia?


Question #32. What consul, a novus homo, was defeated at the Battle of Arausio?


Question #33. Which citizen of Nova Roma served the shortest time ever
officially as a provincial governor?


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
Canis Domum
America Boreoccidentalis

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Cato Albucio sal.

Dear censor, I think the phrase you are looking for is "cast the first stone". :)

Of course, Rome itself was founded on a murder, and a murder involving the interpretation of signs and signals from the Gods. So we have not strayed as far from them as we might think.

Vale bene!

Cato

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "publiusalbucius" <albucius_aoe@...> wrote:
>
> Salve Collega !
>
> > I am not sure about that. Probably the 'respublicaromanaorg' domain >registrant knows better.
>
> Do you refer to the domain laid by our Tribunicius Aquillius Rota ?
> But what for, this domain ? Is it a competing organization which falls in the scope of the recently voted SCU ?
>
> >> to love throwing dirt at each other.>>>
>
> >You know, maybe that seem like a paradox but somehow is Roman. It's >a part of legacy we received from our ancestors.
>
> Absolutely, Collega.
> As we have not the ones, because of our office, who have "picked up the first handful of dirt" (here is a Christian image, as it seems that many of us use such expressions), I can confirm that, from the moment a struggle starts becoming a political one, dirt may always be thrown, and that there would never have been a Rome without such dirt-throwings, not speaking, a fortiori, of the various murders etc..
>
> In addition, I am always perplex towards the "dirty" ;-) remarks from people who have supported, during several weeks, the authors of a coup and that, once they have felt that the wind has turned, have assessed their fidelity to the winning side.
> Personally, in such situation, feeling that I would not probably be an example of political courage and of basic Roman virtues, I would care remaining silent.
>
>
> Vale Sabine,
>
>
> Albucius csr
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, iulius sabinus <iulius_sabinus@> wrote:
> >
> > SALVE!
> >
> > --- On Fri, 3/11/11, Aqvillivs <c.aqvillivs_rota@> wrote:
> >
> > <and congratulations to all the fine ex consuls and magistrates who seem
> > to love throwing dirt at each other.>>>
> >  
> > You know, maybe that seem like a paradox but somehow is Roman. It's a part of legacy we received from our ancestors. Near it are more how for example is the political corruption, right ex tribune? 
> >
> > <What a favor one does for competing orgs., giving them to point on us
> > with their fingers!>>>
> >  
> > I am not sure about that. Probably the 'respublicaromanaorg' domain registrant knows better.
> >  
> > VALE,
> > Sabinus
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>

Cato Iulio Sabino sal.

If I am reading this correctly, Sabine, you seem to think that you cannot act under the SCU. This is incorrect. You only need to bring attention to any concerns you have regarding citizens or organizations and then you and your colleague and I and mine will work together to address these concerns.

Please do not think that the edict means anything more restrictive, because it does not. Since I wrote it, I know :)

Vale bene,

Cato

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, iulius sabinus <iulius_sabinus@...> wrote:
>
> SALVE!
>
> --- On Fri, 3/11/11, publiusalbucius <albucius_aoe@...> wrote:
>
> > I am not sure about that. Probably the 'respublicaromanaorg' domain >registrant knows better.
> Do you refer to the domain laid by our Tribunicius Aquillius Rota ?>>>
>  
> Yes.
>  
> But what for, this domain ? Is it a competing organization which falls in the scope of the recently voted SCU ? >>>
>  
> I want to believe it is not.  Until now, it's simple inoffensive domain.  
> When it comes about the SCU I will be not surprised to see somewhere in a show production list how it is contested because the interference with the Collegium Fetialium authority. Everything is possible for this time. What remain for us, magistrates with denied authority, is to contemplate all of these and to comment from the balcony like Statler and Waldorf in the Muppets show.
>
>  
> VALE,
> Sabinus
>
>
>
>
>
>  
>
>
> >> to love throwing dirt at each other.>>>
>
> >You know, maybe that seem like a paradox but somehow is Roman. It's >a part of legacy we received from our ancestors.
>
> Absolutely, Collega.
> As we have not the ones, because of our office, who have "picked up the first handful of dirt" (here is a Christian image, as it seems that many of us use such expressions), I can confirm that, from the moment a struggle starts becoming a political one, dirt may always be thrown, and that there would never have been a Rome without such dirt-throwings, not speaking, a fortiori, of the various murders etc..
>
> In addition, I am always perplex towards the "dirty" ;-) remarks from people who have supported, during several weeks, the authors of a coup and that, once they have felt that the wind has turned, have assessed their fidelity to the winning side.
> Personally, in such situation, feeling that I would not probably be an example of political courage and of basic Roman virtues, I would care remaining silent.
>
> Vale Sabine,
>
> Albucius csr
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, iulius sabinus <iulius_sabinus@> wrote:
> >
> > SALVE!
> >
> > --- On Fri, 3/11/11, Aqvillivs <c.aqvillivs_rota@> wrote:
> >
> > <and congratulations to all the fine ex consuls and magistrates who seem
> > to love throwing dirt at each other.>>>
> >  
> > You know, maybe that seem like a paradox but somehow is Roman. It's a part of legacy we received from our ancestors. Near it are more how for example is the political corruption, right ex tribune? 
> >
> > <What a favor one does for competing orgs., giving them to point on us
> > with their fingers!>>>
> >  
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M. Pompeius Caninus omnibus in foro SPD:

We are now in the final weekend of the Ludi Novi Romani for 2764 AUC!

We are running a or this edition of the games. Since it is the final weekend,
and we would like everyone to have a chance to participate in our Certamen
Historicum, we are sending out the questions for Day 12 and Day 13 early. 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 12 March 2764 - Day 12 of the ludi:

Question #34. What king of Rome was the son of Ocrisia?

Question #35. As master of the Roman mint, who issued a coin depicting Bocchus
kneeling before Sulla with the captive Jugurtha?


Question #36. How many citizens of gens Cornelius were assidui in 2763?


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
Canis Domum
America Boreoccidentalis

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M. Pompeius Caninus omnibus in foro SPD:

We are now in the final weekend of the Ludi Novi Romani for 2764 AUC!

We are running a or this edition of the games. Since it is the final weekend,
and we would like everyone to have a chance to participate in our Certamen
Historicum, we are sending out the questions for Day 12 and Day 13 early. 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 13 March 2764 - Day 13 of the ludi:

Question #37. Encouraged by their success in Spain against the Cimbri, the
Celtiberians waged a military campaign against the Romans. Who earned a triumph
by reducing the Celtiberians in 93 BC?

Question #38. After over a decade of minor Roman campaigns against the
Scordisci, who finally restored a durable peace in the Balkans in 101 BC?

Question #39. Nova Roma has four fora where official business takes place, such
as taking an oath of office or recording a law. Where would one find one of
these fora?


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
Canis Domum
America Boreoccidentalis

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Salvete omnes

I have said before that I am and will always be a Nova Romana. I have always made it clear that I am deeply loyal to and deeply committed to our goals and institutions our ideals and the sublime project of creating not only a place where we may joyfully express our worship of the Gods but a Roman state deeply true to its roots and yet strong enough, flexible enough, and vibrant enough to function and function well in our modern world. We have chosen how to govern ourselves and we do, but I have realized also that although our roots may reach far into antiquity at the foundation of every institution, every Nova Roman institution, at the heart of our senate, in soul of our collegium pontificum and at the core of our very being are not just ideals and principles but people, specifically You. Each and Everyone of You is a part of the very essence of what we are and so when I say "Nova Romana Sum Semper Nova Romana Ero" what I am really saying is that I freely offer my love, sincerity, and loyalty to each and everyone of you because we have chosen to make this journey together and I know even when you do not or when doubt it that we will be successful.

Valete quam optime,

Gaia Maria Caeca

(Dictated to L. Iulia Aquila 11Mar2011)

SALVE!
 
No, no, no! The message I posted is a metaphor with dedication. The SCU is one of the best decisions and I think to it as security and good protection for Nova Roma. It will require good coordination between magistrates which in essence is not so easy but I am sure we will solve that even if I will pay an incredible attention to it legal application.
 
VALE,
Sabinus

"Every individual is the architect of his own fortune" - Appius Claudius

--- On Fri, 3/11/11, Cato <catoinnyc@...> wrote:


From: Cato <catoinnyc@...>
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Re: Congrats to all the well mannered NR Magistrates
To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, March 11, 2011, 9:25 PM


 



Cato Iulio Sabino sal.

If I am reading this correctly, Sabine, you seem to think that you cannot act under the SCU. This is incorrect. You only need to bring attention to any concerns you have regarding citizens or organizations and then you and your colleague and I and mine will work together to address these concerns.

Please do not think that the edict means anything more restrictive, because it does not. Since I wrote it, I know :)

Vale bene,

Cato

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, iulius sabinus <iulius_sabinus@...> wrote:
>
> SALVE!
>
> --- On Fri, 3/11/11, publiusalbucius <albucius_aoe@...> wrote:
>
> > I am not sure about that. Probably the 'respublicaromanaorg' domain >registrant knows better.
> Do you refer to the domain laid by our Tribunicius Aquillius Rota ?>>>
>  
> Yes.
>  
> But what for, this domain ? Is it a competing organization which falls in the scope of the recently voted SCU ? >>>
>  
> I want to believe it is not.  Until now, it's simple inoffensive domain.  
> When it comes about the SCU I will be not surprised to see somewhere in a show production list how it is contested because the interference with the Collegium Fetialium authority. Everything is possible for this time. What remain for us, magistrates with denied authority, is to contemplate all of these and to comment from the balcony like Statler and Waldorf in the Muppets show.
>
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> Sabinus
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> >> to love throwing dirt at each other.>>>
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> >You know, maybe that seem like a paradox but somehow is Roman. It's >a part of legacy we received from our ancestors.
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> Absolutely, Collega.
> As we have not the ones, because of our office, who have "picked up the first handful of dirt" (here is a Christian image, as it seems that many of us use such expressions), I can confirm that, from the moment a struggle starts becoming a political one, dirt may always be thrown, and that there would never have been a Rome without such dirt-throwings, not speaking, a fortiori, of the various murders etc..
>
> In addition, I am always perplex towards the "dirty" ;-) remarks from people who have supported, during several weeks, the authors of a coup and that, once they have felt that the wind has turned, have assessed their fidelity to the winning side.
> Personally, in such situation, feeling that I would not probably be an example of political courage and of basic Roman virtues, I would care remaining silent.
>
> Vale Sabine,
>
> Albucius csr
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, iulius sabinus <iulius_sabinus@> wrote:
> >
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> >
> > --- On Fri, 3/11/11, Aqvillivs <c.aqvillivs_rota@> wrote:
> >
> > <and congratulations to all the fine ex consuls and magistrates who seem
> > to love throwing dirt at each other.>>>
> >  
> > You know, maybe that seem like a paradox but somehow is Roman. It's a part of legacy we received from our ancestors. Near it are more how for example is the political corruption, right ex tribune? 
> >
> > <What a favor one does for competing orgs., giving them to point on us
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Hail,

I am currently in Hawaii; all is well here. The tsunami did little damage and no loss of life. As the only citizen in Hawaii i will make a report to the Senate when all the information comes in. I have offered thanks to the Gods for the safety of the Islands and it peoples as well as offering prayers to those lost and harmed in Japan.

May Mercury bless the Senate and the people of Nova Roma.

Titus Sicinius Metellus

--- On Fri, 3/11/11, luciaiuliaaquila <luciaiuliaaquila@...> wrote:

From: luciaiuliaaquila <luciaiuliaaquila@...>
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Tsunami in the Pacific
To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Received: Friday, March 11, 2011, 8:20 AM







 









Salvete Omnes,



In the wee hours of the morning I was speaking with our Augur Agricola as earthquakes (8.8 plus many violent aftershocks)rocked Japan accompanied by a tsunami that hit the coast. Agricola assured me that while there was some shaking going on he is in a relatively safe area.

Now a tsunami is heading for Hawaii and the west coast of the US. In the past few years we have heard of the possibility of this happening and now it is here, I only hope, I pray, as it approaches America's shore, that is is a small tsunami with minimal damage and no life lost.

I do not know if we have any citizens in Hawaii but if anyone has such knowledge please touch base with them and let us know.

Messalina, Vestal Virgin, and Senator Maximus both live in California and my thoughts and prayer go out to them. I do know there are other cives as well but I can't recall their names at this moment.

Romans you are on my mind and you have been remembered to the Gods in my morning ritual when I implored Them to keep you safe.



Valete optime,



Julia
























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Ave,

Please tell Caeca that we love her too and we are all praying for the day
when she can email all of us again and be blessed by her company! And
please tell her I miss sending her the dissertations that I used to do. :)

Respectfully,

Sulla

On Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 12:36 PM, luciaiuliaaquila <
luciaiuliaaquila@...> wrote:

>
>
> Salvete omnes
>
> I have said before that I am and will always be a Nova Romana. I have
> always made it clear that I am deeply loyal to and deeply committed to our
> goals and institutions our ideals and the sublime project of creating not
> only a place where we may joyfully express our worship of the Gods but a
> Roman state deeply true to its roots and yet strong enough, flexible enough,
> and vibrant enough to function and function well in our modern world. We
> have chosen how to govern ourselves and we do, but I have realized also that
> although our roots may reach far into antiquity at the foundation of every
> institution, every Nova Roman institution, at the heart of our senate, in
> soul of our collegium pontificum and at the core of our very being are not
> just ideals and principles but people, specifically You. Each and Everyone
> of You is a part of the very essence of what we are and so when I say "Nova
> Romana Sum Semper Nova Romana Ero" what I am really saying is that I freely
> offer my love, sincerity, and loyalty to each and everyone of you because we
> have chosen to make this journey together and I know even when you do not or
> when doubt it that we will be successful.
>
> Valete quam optime,
>
> Gaia Maria Caeca
>
> (Dictated to L. Iulia Aquila 11Mar2011)
>
>
>

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Ave!

I know we have a citizen in Guam...I spoke to him...but I can't remember his
name at the moment...I hope he is Ok as well!

Respectfully,

Sulla

On Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 12:53 PM, Ty Sponchia <muskegcorner@...>wrote:

>
>
> Hail,
>
> I am currently in Hawaii; all is well here. The tsunami did little damage
> and no loss of life. As the only citizen in Hawaii i will make a report to
> the Senate when all the information comes in. I have offered thanks to the
> Gods for the safety of the Islands and it peoples as well as offering
> prayers to those lost and harmed in Japan.
>
> May Mercury bless the Senate and the people of Nova Roma.
>
> Titus Sicinius Metellus
>
> --- On Fri, 3/11/11, luciaiuliaaquila <luciaiuliaaquila@...>
> wrote:
>
> From: luciaiuliaaquila <luciaiuliaaquila@...>
> Subject: [Nova-Roma] Tsunami in the Pacific
> To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
> Received: Friday, March 11, 2011, 8:20 AM
>
>
>
>
> Salvete Omnes,
>
> In the wee hours of the morning I was speaking with our Augur Agricola as
> earthquakes (8.8 plus many violent aftershocks)rocked Japan accompanied by a
> tsunami that hit the coast. Agricola assured me that while there was some
> shaking going on he is in a relatively safe area.
>
> Now a tsunami is heading for Hawaii and the west coast of the US. In the
> past few years we have heard of the possibility of this happening and now it
> is here, I only hope, I pray, as it approaches America's shore, that is is a
> small tsunami with minimal damage and no life lost.
>
> I do not know if we have any citizens in Hawaii but if anyone has such
> knowledge please touch base with them and let us know.
>
> Messalina, Vestal Virgin, and Senator Maximus both live in California and
> my thoughts and prayer go out to them. I do know there are other cives as
> well but I can't recall their names at this moment.
>
> Romans you are on my mind and you have been remembered to the Gods in my
> morning ritual when I implored Them to keep you safe.
>
> Valete optime,
>
> Julia
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


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Q. Fabius Maximus Memmio s..d.

(see that I have correctly typed every letter of your cognomen : 4 seconds)
I understand that values seem being more and more relative here.

But do you? Here we just went through hades last year are recovering and
because of two well meaning but ill-advised utterances the government was
paralysed. At your hands. And both IMO un necessary. A warning before the
Senate would have fixed the problem. But no, you would just rather
blindside the offenders for maximum impact, then retreat behind your official
skirts. How was this different from Valeria's antics?
If I understand you correctly, you take the time to check your English
before you post, and you are giving the impression that Senator Galerius does
not since he is an obvious lout. I do not believe that's true.
First off I have seen your cogonomen spelled three different ways in my
time in NR.
Second while I appreciate that Senator Galerius could have gone to your
website and looked up your full Roman name, time as I understood was at the
essence to the whole veto it was the 11th hour of the allowance given, and
the Tribunes were trying to get it out there, right?
No matter, that the spelling of the cogonomen was miss spelled as I said
how many members of Gens Memmi are Censors?
Nowhere in the Vedian Constitution does it says that names must be spelled
perfectly, nor even Romanized names must be used.
For you not to accept the veto in the spirit given was ill-mannered to say
least, and made you appear to be a intellectual snob.

And if that is the way that you wish the People to view you,
congratulations, you succeeded admirably.

Now, let us move forward.

Valete



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>
>
> A. Tullia Scholastica T. Sicinio Metello quiritibus bonae voluntatis S.P.D.
>
>
> Hail,
>
> I am currently in Hawaii; all is well here. The tsunami did little damage and
> no loss of life. As the only citizen in Hawaii
>
> ATS: You are not the only citizen in Hawaii. M. Martianius Lupus, a
> graduate of the Grammatica Latina courses who is participating in the Certamen
> Latinum, is in Honolulu (or was, the last I had heard) and there are other
> citizens there. Not many perhaps, but others.
>
>
> i will make a report to the Senate when all the information comes in. I have
> offered thanks to the Gods for the safety of the Islands and it peoples as
> well as offering prayers to those lost and harmed in Japan.
>
> May Mercury bless the Senate and the people of Nova Roma.
>
> ATS: Perhaps Neptunus should be invoked, but I leave that matter to those
> more familiar with such matters.
>
> Titus Sicinius Metellus
>
> Vale, et valete.
>
> --- On Fri, 3/11/11, luciaiuliaaquila <luciaiuliaaquila@...
> <mailto:luciaiuliaaquila%40hotmail.com> > wrote:
>
> From: luciaiuliaaquila <luciaiuliaaquila@...
> <mailto:luciaiuliaaquila%40hotmail.com> >
> Subject: [Nova-Roma] Tsunami in the Pacific
> To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com>
> Received: Friday, March 11, 2011, 8:20 AM
>
>  
>
> Salvete Omnes,
>
> In the wee hours of the morning I was speaking with our Augur Agricola as
> earthquakes (8.8 plus many violent aftershocks)rocked Japan accompanied by a
> tsunami that hit the coast. Agricola assured me that while there was some
> shaking going on he is in a relatively safe area.
>
> Now a tsunami is heading for Hawaii and the west coast of the US. In the past
> few years we have heard of the possibility of this happening and now it is
> here, I only hope, I pray, as it approaches America's shore, that is is a
> small tsunami with minimal damage and no life lost.
>
> I do not know if we have any citizens in Hawaii but if anyone has such
> knowledge please touch base with them and let us know.
>
> Messalina, Vestal Virgin, and Senator Maximus both live in California and my
> thoughts and prayer go out to them. I do know there are other cives as well
> but I can't recall their names at this moment.
>
> Romans you are on my mind and you have been remembered to the Gods in my
> morning ritual when I implored Them to keep you safe.
>
> Valete optime,
>
> Julia
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>

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Neptune? I had considered thanking Him but He rules the seas, and Mercury has long been my protector in trade and body.
Neptune always gets his due from me as do the local Gods. I am not remiss in my devotions.

Titus Sicinius Metellus

--- On Fri, 3/11/11, A. Tullia Scholastica <fororom@...> wrote:

From: A. Tullia Scholastica <fororom@...>
Subject: Re: [Nova-Roma] Tsunami in the Pacific
To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Received: Friday, March 11, 2011, 2:35 PM







 









>

>

> A. Tullia Scholastica T. Sicinio Metello quiritibus bonae voluntatis S.P.D.

>

>

> Hail,

>

> I am currently in Hawaii; all is well here. The tsunami did little damage and

> no loss of life. As the only citizen in Hawaii

>

> ATS: You are not the only citizen in Hawaii. M. Martianius Lupus, a

> graduate of the Grammatica Latina courses who is participating in the Certamen

> Latinum, is in Honolulu (or was, the last I had heard) and there are other

> citizens there. Not many perhaps, but others.

>

>

> i will make a report to the Senate when all the information comes in. I have

> offered thanks to the Gods for the safety of the Islands and it peoples as

> well as offering prayers to those lost and harmed in Japan.

>

> May Mercury bless the Senate and the people of Nova Roma.

>

> ATS: Perhaps Neptunus should be invoked, but I leave that matter to those

> more familiar with such matters.

>

> Titus Sicinius Metellus

>

> Vale, et valete.

>

> --- On Fri, 3/11/11, luciaiuliaaquila <luciaiuliaaquila@...

> <mailto:luciaiuliaaquila%40hotmail.com> > wrote:

>

> From: luciaiuliaaquila <luciaiuliaaquila@...

> <mailto:luciaiuliaaquila%40hotmail.com> >

> Subject: [Nova-Roma] Tsunami in the Pacific

> To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com>

> Received: Friday, March 11, 2011, 8:20 AM

>

>  

>

> Salvete Omnes,

>

> In the wee hours of the morning I was speaking with our Augur Agricola as

> earthquakes (8.8 plus many violent aftershocks)rocked Japan accompanied by a

> tsunami that hit the coast. Agricola assured me that while there was some

> shaking going on he is in a relatively safe area.

>

> Now a tsunami is heading for Hawaii and the west coast of the US. In the past

> few years we have heard of the possibility of this happening and now it is

> here, I only hope, I pray, as it approaches America's shore, that is is a

> small tsunami with minimal damage and no life lost.

>

> I do not know if we have any citizens in Hawaii but if anyone has such

> knowledge please touch base with them and let us know.

>

> Messalina, Vestal Virgin, and Senator Maximus both live in California and my

> thoughts and prayer go out to them. I do know there are other cives as well

> but I can't recall their names at this moment.

>

> Romans you are on my mind and you have been remembered to the Gods in my

> morning ritual when I implored Them to keep you safe.

>

> Valete optime,

>

> Julia

>

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

>

>

>



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>
>
> A. Tullia Scholastica L. Juliae Aquilae C. Mariae Caecae (si adsit)
> quiritibus bonae voluntatis S.P.D.
>
>
> Salvete omnes
>
> I have said before that I am and will always be a Nova Romana. I have always
> made it clear that I am deeply loyal to and deeply committed to our goals and
> institutions our ideals and the sublime project of creating not only a place
> where we may joyfully express our worship of the Gods but a Roman state deeply
> true to its roots and yet strong enough, flexible enough, and vibrant enough
> to function and function well in our modern world. We have chosen how to
> govern ourselves and we do, but I have realized also that although our roots
> may reach far into antiquity at the foundation of every institution, every
> Nova Roman institution, at the heart of our senate, in soul of our collegium
> pontificum and at the core of our very being are not just ideals and
> principles but people, specifically You. Each and Everyone of You is a part of
> the very essence of what we are and so when I say "Nova Romana Sum Semper Nova
> Romana Ero" what I am really saying is that I freely offer my l ove,
> sincerity, and loyalty to each and everyone of you because we have chosen to
> make this journey together and I know even when you do not or when doubt it
> that we will be successful.
>
> Valete quam optime,
>
> Gaia Maria Caeca
>
> (Dictated to L. Iulia Aquila 11Mar2011)
>
> ATS: Amicae, I am delighted to see that our Caeca is well enough to
> dictate a letter and has shared it with us. As always, she is a true Roman.
> May her health continue to improve and may that laptop be provided to her so
> that she can better communicate with all of us, and may her vision of NR come
> true. We will succeed if we maintain that vision, and refrain from going at
> each others¹ throats and seeing everything in political terms. Otherwise, we
> may not.
>
> Valete.
>
>
>
>
>

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Salvete omnes

How quickly the days seem to be passing. We are now getting towards the end of the Ludi, but what Ludi they have been! We have made new friends, and what had started out as just a few of us is now a growing group. By meeting our fellow citizens through the Ludi, we will clearly never be short of good friends through all our lives in Rome.

What's more, our pleasures do not end with the day's contests, for we have an evening's appointment that could not be missed. And so again today we have hastened towards the street in which there was the tavern called The Eagle, where we had taken over the back room with the three couches and the small table. As we reached the corner we spotted ahead of us the two familiar figures of Merlinius and Parnesius, the Centurion of the Seventh Cohort, and we hurried to catch them up.

The landlord greeted us warmly. We had brought him good trade, and he had made a special effort to make us welcome. The fire burned brightly in the hearth, and the oil lamps brightened the room. We were all in the mood for a good story, and we all decided we wanted something special.

"Please tell us about Diana, the huntress" we asked. Merlinius smiled. Clearly he could remember something about her, and we again wondered where his arcane knowledge came from. He needed a few moments to collect his thoughts, which gave us just enough time to call for the usual jugs of Falernian wine, and the servant brought them over to us. We all settled back comfortably on the couches, and Merlinius began to tell his tale.

"Ah yes, Diana. That darling girl, forever young, forever beautiful, forever a virgin. I seem to recall that she always wore a flowing white dress, or at least that is what I remember. It has been a very long time". What was it about this strange old man? How old was he? Did he actually know Diana, or were his thoughts getting confused because he is so old? Perhaps we would never know, and perhaps we would never really get to know and understand him. Still, he was a friend of Rome, and a friend of the Eagles that protected his own land, and that was enough.

"She had very pale skin, almost white, and when she was younger she had very dark, flowing, glossy hair. Her white dress and dark hair reminds me of moonlight, which she loved. I knew her as a moon goddess, as well as the goddess of the hunt. But she was not like her sister, Hecate, who some people confuse with her. In Britannia they call her Britomartis."

Merlinius sipped his wine, and continued his story. "She fell out with Iuno, who hit her with her own bow and sent her running back to her mother scattering arrows as she ran. Her bow was made of pearl, her quiver of shining crystal, and her arrows were made of moonbeams. That is rather like her brother, Apollo, whose arrows are made of the rays of the sun. Sometimes she wears the skins of the animals she has hunted, but she always has a small diadem made of moonbeams on her head. She was always surrounded by her dogs, and behind her were often some stags or deer that she liked to hunt".

While we marvelled at the image Merlinius had woven, he took another draught of his wine before continuing.

"She fell in love with a shepherd, called Endymion. She saw him sleeping one night, and he looked so perfect that she knew she wanted to marry him. Because she wanted him to stay young and handsome forever, she asked Iuppiter, greatest and best, to allow the shepherd to remain like that always. But you must always be careful what you ask the gods for, and how you phrase your request. Iuppiter, greatest and best granted her request, but from then on, although he never grew old, Endymion was always asleep so he never knew Diana's love for him, and she was never able to marry him. She would watch over him every night as he slept, and she kissed him and she made his flock increase, and guarded his sheep and lambs from the wild beasts. But she remained forever a pure virgin, always seeking for but never finding her true love. From then on, her face was always a mixture of desire and despair".

We looked at one another sadly after hearing this story of love that would never die but could never really live. Merlinius's face had creased a little as he remembered the sadness of this goddess who he obviously loved. Still, he took a few sips of Falernian, and, thus fortified, he continued.

"Diana and her nymphs lived in a cave in a holy precinct, and none dared to trespass into their sanctuary. But one man was curious to see her, and that was Actaeon. He too was a huntsman, and, in the middle of the day's hunting he left his hounds and wandered off into the forest, enchanted by the clear sweet air and the sound of running water and girls laughing. He came to the pool where Diana and her nymphs were bathing, and pushed through the last of the ferns and branches to see them. In an instant a splash of water flew out of the pool and hit his eyes, and he stumbled blindly. He put up his hands to feel his head, but he could feel only antlers growing from his forehead. He staggered back to the brook he had been following, knowing it would take him back out of the forest, and was aghast to see that his reflection was that of a stag. He knew he would soon be back to the place where he had left the other hunters, when suddenly he heard the sound of a horn, and the baying of his hounds. He tried to call out, but only made the roar of a hunted stag. His antlers caught in the branches, and the dogs were on him, his own dogs. They tore him down, and so he paid for his intrusion into the realm of the goddess".

We all gasped at the ending of the story. Diana seemed destined always to remain a pure virgin, never to find love or know a man. "Yes, said Merlinius, she would always be pure and a virgin. Her glossy black hair turned silver, like the moonlight, and she always remained just like the moon, unattainable, always looking down on the earth, always to be worshipped and revered from afar, but never to be held and loved by a man.

Merlinius had nearly finished his wine, so he took a last sip and went on. "She ruled the oceans. The moon, which is part of her realm, causes the tides to flow in and out every day. She shares the skies with her sister Luna, just as she shares the depths and the underworld with Hecate. Her purity and whiteness shine as brightly as her arrows, and she defends the earth through her hunting, which keeps the flocks and the people safe from all who would attack them. And so men loved and feared her as a goddess, but never knew her as that bright pure, untouched girl which she was. Her image will remain unchanged forever, and Britannia will one day have a queen who will adopt her image and again inspire her people by her might, majesty and purity and strength to defend her kingdom. But I can't talk of those things. It is enough for you to know that Diana is the huntress who gives us the strength to survive the changes that would steal our dreams"

He finished his jug of wine, and ended his story. "She has a special place in protecting women, and women often pray to her for their protection and safety. She is not only a goddess of Rome, but of all the Latins, and all the places where Rome rules. She has been, and will be, revered and worshipped throughout all time".

We were all left to think about the magic in Merlinius's story. We could see in his shining eyes that he could read our thoughts, and we could only wonder how much magic Merlin actually knew.

"Come on, you old devil" said Parnesius. "You have given your friends quite enough to think about for one evening. I've already heard the trumpet summoning the guard to their posts, so let's go out in that bright moonlight and see that they are about their duties".

And off they went into the night.

Valete omnes

Crispus

SALVETE, QUIRITES!

Yesterday I was unable to put the answers on our website, and due to several technical and timing problems I could not prepare the part time results announcement, either. Now I present the missing details.

ANSWERS TO QUESTION 6

See the answers to Question 6 on our website:

http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXIV/Certamen_Latinum#Answers_6

RANKINGS - PART TIME RESULTS

(Counted up to the 7th Question, which is still possible to send in, together with Question # 8, so the rankings may change within the next hours.)

1st - M. Martianius Lupus - 249 pts
2nd - P. Annaeus Constantinus Placidus - 245 pts
3rd - M. Pompeius Caninus - 202 pts
4th - L. Lucretius Caupo - 146 pts
5th - T. Octavius Silvanus - 76 pts
6th - V. Valerius Volusus - 39 pts
7th - Demetria of Chicago - 19 pts

Wow, what a courageous lady! A true grit among us, a peregrine, non-citizen, Demetria of Chicago, entered the race! We are now in seven! I would be much gladder if we had 77 competitors, but let's face the fact, our Romans are not brave enough today to get some knowledge about their spiritual Mother Tongue, our national language, the Latin. So let's chant 77 resounding "hails" to Demetria, who is not even a Nova Roman, but is a better Roman than many. ;-)

M. Martianius Lupus still sits on the throne, but P. Placidus like a wolf is attacking in his foot prints. How exciting! Who will win at the end? Everything is possible right now. Pompeius is strongly in aming the first ones since the beginning of the Certamen, and L. Lucretius Caupo produces a steady high quality. One day is missed by the first ones, and Caupo or Pompeius will take the lead. Even Silvanus and Volusus and Demetria can cause surprises, and right now everything is possible. Silvanus is doing very well, Volusus started excellently.

Encourage our Latin competitors, Quirites!

What an exciting race!

VALETE!






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

[re-sent as I got an error message in Portuguese...]

I just got off the phone with Caeca; we spoke for almost an hour! She
sounds much, much stronger, and was able to stand up today for about 10
minutes. She is having therapy at the hospital, and is also being
introduced to real food; she anticipates release to rehabilitation in about
a week.

She sends her love to everyone, and misses all of us greatly.

Valete.


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SALVETE, QUIRITES!


YESTERDAY'S QUESTION (No 8) IS STILL FREE TO ANSWER AND SEND UNTIL TOMORROW NIGHT.
http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXIV/Certamen_Latinum#March_10th_-_Day_10_of_the_Ludi_Novi_Romani_.E2.80.93_Question_8_of_the_Certamen_Latinum

Participate
and try to learn a bit about Latin. It's not a problem if you can't
answer all questions! The Latin Contest is there for fun, and for
learning. "Winning" is just a side effect of the Contest, but if you win, you
will do GET A PRICE.  But if you answer 2-3
questions from all, that's totally fine. When answering, I'll send you
the corrections, and this way you will be informed if you managed to do
it well. It gives you some Latin exercise, and a bit reflection to where
are you at Latin. So I encourage EVERYONE, participate in these
Quizzes. When you have a
few time, answer questions, and you'll get corrected, and you learned
something, like in school. This is why we are here in Nova Roma.
Constant learning. This is the most
important thing what NR can provide you with.

ANSWERS TO QUESTION 7

See all answers to Question # 7 on our website:

http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXIV/Certamen_Latinum#Answers_7

RANKINGS - PART TIME RESULTS

RANKINGS - PART TIME RESULTS

1st - P. Annaeus Constantinus Placidus - 292 pts
2nd - M. Martianius Lupus - 249 pts
3rd - M. Pompeius Caninus - 240 pts
4th - L. Lucretius Caupo - 146 pts
5th - T.
Octavius Silvanus - 76 pts
6th - V. Valerius Volusus - 39 pts
7th - Demetria of Chicago - 19 pts

I told you so, I TOLD YOU SO! Quirites, I told you this is an exciting race, and what happened! For Question # 8 it's Placidus alone so far who sent the answers to me, so he got points alone for the Question # 8 (which are still open to answer). Now, after a long struggle for the first place, P. Annaeus Placidus left the excellent Lupus behind. What will happen now, is there a chance for Lupus? Will he regain his position? Who will win? I think Pompeius and Caupo are still among the great possibilities. One day is missed by the first ones, and Caupo or Pompeius
will take the
lead. Even Silvanus and Volusus and Demetria can cause surprises, and
right now everything is possible. Silvanus is doing very well, Volusus
started excellently.

Encourage our Latin competitors, Quirites!



TODAY'S QUESTION:
       

March 11th - Day 11 of the Ludi Novi Romani – Question 9 of the Certamen Latinum

I. INTRODUCTION 9 - The Subjunctive

We stared with the dictionary forms of Latin
nouns and verbs, since without knowing them there's no way to use the Latin words in sentences. We declined nouns, and conjugated
verbs in the Present in all three Past Tenses (Imperfect, Perfect, Pluperfect), and we composed simple Latin
sentences with
adjectives and adverbs.
 
Today we learn about the formidable Subjunctive Mood, hardest things in all Latin studies, nightmare of all Barbarians :) Some think it was the Roman weapons that won the Barbarians, but Latinists will tell you, it was the Subjunctive - when Barbarian peoples tried to learn Latin, it killed them all. But I think you will see soon that Subjunctive is not at all as formidable as it might seem, and after a bit of practicing, you'll see the myths around the Subjunctive are just fairy tales, and we'll eat Subjunctive for breakfast.

But let's start from the beginning. What does the Subjunctive Mood mean?

The Subjunctive is a verb mood typically used in subordinate clauses to express a wish, hope, possibility, condition, uncertainty, opinion, necessity, or action that has not yet occurred. It is sometimes referred to as the Conjunctive Mood, as it often follows a
conjunction.

English has a very shy Subjunctive which appears only in a few situations visibly, but sometimes it's there even if the verb does not show it. Examples of English Subjunctives are the following:

"I wish he were here." (In Indicative it would have been "He is here.")

The teaches insisted that the homework be ready." (In Indicative it would have been "The homework is ready.")

"Were" is not Past, and "be" is not infinitive, but both are Subjunctives here. English uses two main Subjunctive forms, the Present Subjunctive (it be, it go, it come) and the Past Subjunctive (it were, it went, it came), which look identical to the normal Indicative forms. These forms, however, sound archaic to the modern English speakers, and in most of the sentences, when Latin uses Subjunctive, English uses auxiliary
verbs like, "may", might", "would", "should", "can", or "could". These are expressed in Latin by the Subjunctive.

Latin uses four Subjunctive Tenses, Present Subjunctive, Imperfect Subjunctive, Perfect Subjunctive and Pluperfect Subjunctive. Let's see what they are there for, and what each of these Subjunctive Tenses mean.

Since it's getting to be very high octane number Latin knowledge, I suggest you review all past lessons on our Certamen Latinum webpage:

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


1. The Subjunctive Present

You use Subjunctive Present (e.g. "Dicam") when English uses the auxiliary verbs "let" ("Let me say it"), "may" ("May I say it") or, mainly in subordinate clauses, when English uses Present Subjunctive or Imperative ("Imperat ut dicam": "He orders I say"; or "Dicas": "Say it"). 

This tense is formed from the 2nd dictionary part, by cutting off the infinitive endings "-are", "-ére", "-ere" and "-ire",
and replacing them with the personal endings shown in the table on our website,
respectively to the conjugation group to which the verb belongs to.

Learn the conjugation of the Imperfect Tense on our website:

http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Conjugation#Subjunctive_Present

2. The Subjunctive Imperfect

The Subjunctive Imperfect is used when English uses the auxiliary verbs "would" and "should", "Dicerem" can be translated as "I would say" or "I should say". Sometimes it can also be translated with "could" or "might" as "I could say" or "I might say". In wishes and in conditional sentences, it is translated by English Past Subjunctive ("Vellem dicerem": "I wish I said"); in subordinate clauses, however, it is translated by English Present Subjunctive ("Imperavit ut dicerem": "He ordered I say").

This tense is formed from the 2nd dictionary part, by cutting
off the infinitive endings
"-are", "-ére", "-ere" and "-ire",
and replacing them with the personal endings shown in the table on our website,
respectively to the conjugation group to which the verb belongs to. Practically, the formation of this Subjunctive Imperfect looks like as if the personal endings would be simple attached to the infinitive.

Learn the conjugation of the Subjunctive Imperfect on our website:

http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Conjugation#Subjunctive_Imperfect

3. The Subjunctive Perfect

The Subjunctive Perfect rarely appears in independent sentences, it's mostly used in subordinate clauses. When it's used independently, it normally translates with the English auxiliary verbs "may have". "Dixerim" can be translated as "I may have said".

This
tense is formed from the 3rd dictionary part, by cutting off the
Indicative Perfect Tense first person singular ending "-í", and replacing it with
the Subjunctive Perfect personal endings shown in the table on our website.
Learn the conjugation of the Subjunctive Perfect on our website:

http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Conjugation#Subjunctive_Perfect

3. The Subjunctive Pluperfect

The Subjunctive Pluperfect can be translated with the English auxiliary verbs "would have" or "should have". "Dixissem" can mean "I would have said", "I should have said". Sometimes it can be translated as "I could have said" or "I might have said". It is translated by English Pluperfect Subjunctive ("I had said") when it is used in subordinated clauses ("Vellem dixissem": "I wish I had said").

This
tense is formed from the 3rd dictionary part, by cutting off the
Indicative Perfect Tense first person singular ending "-í", and replacing it with
the Subjunctive Pluperfect personal endings shown in the table on our website.
Learn the conjugation of the Subjunctive Pluperfect on our website:

http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Conjugation#Subjunctive_Present

II. QUESTION 9

Translate
the following complex sentences to Latin, using the the Subjunctive Tenses where they are needed. The Latin
words needed to these translations are given below in their dictionary
form. Use them.


Follow the guidelines here:


http://novaroma.org/nr/Conjugation
http://novaroma.org/nr/Latin_sentence



Be careful, and read ALL information on the pages!


"If he had not neglected haughtiliy the ancient customs of the republic, the good and noble senators would not have killed Caesar in the Roman senate." (12 pts)

si (if)
non (not)
neglego, -ere, -lexi, -lectum (neglect)
haughty (superbus, -a, -um)
vetus, -eris (ancient)
mos, moris, m (custom)
res, rei, f; publica, -ae, f (republic)
bonus, -a, -um (good)
nobilis, -e (noble)
senator, -oris, m (senator)
interficio, -ere, -feci, -fectum (kill)
Caesar, -aris, m (Caesar)
in + ablative (in; inside)
Romanus, -a, -um (Roman)
senatus, -ús, m (senate)

"If you were reading the books of the famous poet Vergil about Aeneas, then you would know many things about Roman history." (11 pts)

lego, -ere, legi, lectum (read)
liber, libri, m (book)
clarus, -a, -um
(famous)
poeta, -ae, m
(poet)
Vergilius, -i, m (Vergil)
de + ablative (about)
Aeneas, -ae, m (Aeneas)
tum (then)
scio, -ire, -ivi, -itum (know)
multus, -a, -um (much, many)
historia, -ae, f (history)
clamo, -are, -avi, -atum (shout)
tuus, -a, -um (your)
nomen, -inis, n (name)
quia (because)
cado, -ere, cecidi, casurus (fall)
de + ablative (off)
arbor, -oris, f (tree)

"Let's write some beautiful poems and show the verses to Seneca because he might wish to read our work." (10 pts)

scribo, -ere, scripsi, scriptum (write)
aliquot (some)
pulcher, -chra, -chrum (beautiful)
poema, -atis, n (poem)
et (and)
monstro, -are, -avi, -atum (show)
versus, -ús, m (verse)
Seneca, -ae, m (Seneca)
quia (because)
cupio, -ere, -ivi, -itum (wish)
noster, -tra, -trum (our)
opus, -eris, n (work)

You may have seen Nero today, but I saw Augustus once, the
first Roman
emperor, and I even heard his speech. (10 pts)

video, -ére, vidi, visum (see)
Nero, -onis, m (Nero)
hodie (today)
Augustus, -i, m (Augustus)
olim (once)
primus, -a, -um (first)
princeps, -cipis, m (emperor)
etiam (even)
audio, -ire, -ivi, -itum (hear)
suus, -a, -um (his)
sermo, -onis, m (speech)

"The censors might have left the curia, because the fathers did not find the magistrates in the building where they should have stayed until the sixth hour of the day. (11 pts)

censor, -oris, m
(censor)
relinquo, -ere, -liqui, -lictum (leave)
curia, -ae, f (curia)
pater, -tris, m (father)
invenio, -ire, -ivi, -itum (find)
magistratus, -ús, m (magistrate)
aedificium, -i, n (building)
ubi (where)
maneo, -ére,-nsi, -nsum (stay)
usque ad + accusative (until)
sextus, -a, -um (sixth)
hora, -ae, f (hour)
dies, -ei, m (day)


III. AN EXAMPLE HOW TO
DO IT:

"If the soldiers of Pompey had fought vehemently, Caesar would not have won." (6 pts)

si (if)

miles, -itis, m (soldier)         
Pompeius, -i, m (Pompey)      

bello, -are, -avi, -atum (fight)        

vehemens, -entis (vehement)
Caesar, -aris, m (Caesar)            
non (not)
vinco, -ere, vici, victum (win)         

-
you will easily identify "would not have won" as Subjunctive Pluperfect if you check the introduction about the Subjunctive. "Would have" (or "might have" and "should have") is usually Subjunctive. Since the first clause is introduced by "if", you are right to suspect that is a subordinate clause.
- You can also learn from the introduction that "had fought" is probably an English Pluperfect Subjunctive, and Latin translates it with the same construction, with a Pluperfect Subjunctive.
- Thus we have the two predicates translated, both as Pluperfect Subjunctives: "bellavissent" (1 pt), and "non vicissent". (1 pts)
- After translating the subjects in nominative (soldiers; Caesar) (1 + 1 pts), the possessive construction in genitive (of Pompey) (1 pt), and the adverb (vehemently) (1pt), we get the following solution:

"Si milites Pompei vehementer bellavissent, Caesar non
vicisset."


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 48 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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Cato omnibus in foro SPD

Hodiernus dies est ante diem IV Idus Martias; haec dies comitialis est.

(By the way, I mixed up the dating; as you may have noticed, I called
yesterday "a.d. III Idus Martias", which it was not. I just skipped
from "a.d. VI Id. Mar." to "a.d. III Id. Mar." We're not moving
backwards in time, no matter how reactionary we might be.)

"Silvia, the Vestal, (why not begin with her?)
Sought water at dawn to wash sacred things.
When she came to where the path ran gently down
The sloping bank, she set down the earthenware jar
From her head. Weary, she sat on the ground and opened
Her dress to the breeze, and composed her ruffled hair.
While she sat there, the shadowy willows, melodious birds,
And the soft murmur of the water made her sleepy.
Sweet slumber slyly stole across her conquered eyes,
And her languid hand fell, from supporting her chin.
Mars saw her, seeing her desired her, desiring her
Possessed her, by divine power hiding his theft.
She lost sleep, lay there heavily: and already,
Rome's founder had his being in her womb." - Ovid, Fasti III

"Ascanius was succeeded by his son Silvius, who by some chance had
been born in the forest. He became the father of Aeneas Silvius, who
in his turn had a son, Latinus Silvius. He planted a number of
colonies: the colonists were called Prisci Latini. The cognomen of
Silvius was common to all the remaining kings of Alba, each of whom
succeeded his father. Their names are Alba, Atys, Capys, Capetus,
Tiberinus, who was drowned in crossing the Albula, and his name
transferred to the river, which became henceforth the famous Tiber.
Then came his son Agrippa, after him his son Romulus Silvius. He was
struck by lightning and left the crown to his son Aventinus, whose
shrine was on the hill which bears his name and is now a part of the
city of Rome. He was succeeded by Proca, who had two sons, Numitor and
Amulius. To Numitor, the elder, he bequeathed the ancient throne of
the Silvian house. Violence, however, proved stronger than either the
father's will or the respect due to the brother's seniority; for
Amulius expelled his brother and seized the crown. Adding crime to
crime, he murdered his brother's sons and made the daughter, Rea
Silvia, a Vestal virgin; thus, under the presence of honouring her,
depriving her of all hopes of issue.

But the Fates had, I believe, already decreed the origin of this great
city and the foundation of the mightiest empire under heaven. The
Vestal was forcibly violated and gave birth to twins. She named Mars
as their father, either because she really believed it, or because the
fault might appear less heinous if a deity were the cause of it. But
neither gods nor men sheltered her or her babes from the king's
cruelty; the priestess was thrown into prison, the boys were ordered
to be thrown into the river. By a heaven-sent chance it happened that
the Tiber was then overflowing its banks, and stretches of standing
water prevented any approach to the main channel. Those who were
carrying the children expected that this stagnant water would be
sufficient to drown them, so under the impression that they were
carrying out the king's orders they exposed the boys at the nearest
point of the overflow, where the Ficus Ruminalis (said to have been
formerly called Romularis) now stands. The locality was then a wild
solitude. The tradition goes on to say that after the floating cradle
in which the boys had been exposed had been left by the retreating
water on dry land, a thirsty she-wolf from the surrounding hills,
attracted by the crying of the children, came to them, gave them her
teats to suck and was so gentle towards them that the king's
flock-master found her licking the boys with her tongue." - Livy,
History of Rome 1.3-4

According to legend, Rhea Sylvia (or Rea Silvia) was the daughter of
Numitor, king of Albalonga and descendant of Aeneas. Numitor's brother
Amulius seized the throne and killed Numitor's son. Amulius forced
Rhea Sylvia to become a Vestal Virgin, a priestess to the goddess
Vesta. Vestal Virgins where sworn to celibacy for a period of thirty
years. Amulius forced her to become a Vestal Virgin so that she (and
through her, Numitor) would have no heirs.

The god Mars, however, took a fancy to Rhea Sylvia and raped her,
conceiving the twins. When he learned of this, Amulius ordered Rhea
Sylvia buried alive (the standard punishment for Vestal Virgins who
did not remain celibate) and ordered a servant to kill the twins, but
the merciful servant set them adrift in the river Tiber. The
river-god, Tiberinus found the twins and gave them to a she-wolf,
Lupa, to suckle, and then he rescued and married Rhea Silvia. Romulus
and Remus went on to found Rome and overthrow Amulius, reinstating
Numitor as King of Alba Longa.

The name Rea Silvia suggests a minor deity, a demi-goddess of forests.
Silva means woods or forest, and Rea may be related to res and regnum;
Rea may also be related to Greek rheo, "flow," and thus relate to her
association with the spirit of the river Tiber.

Valete bene!

Cato

Bona dia!

On Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 10:37 PM, A. Tullia Scholastica wrote:
>
> A. Tullia Scholastica quiritibus bonae voluntatis S.P.D.
>
> [re-sent as I got an error message in Portuguese...]
>
> I just got off the phone with Caeca; we spoke for almost an hour! She
> sounds much, much stronger, and was able to stand up today for about 10
> minutes. She is having therapy at the hospital, and is also being
> introduced to real food; she anticipates release to rehabilitation in about
> a week.
>
> She sends her love to everyone, and misses all of us greatly.
>
> Valete.
>

That is a really nice message to wake up to on my Dia Natale...

Optime Vale - Venator

Salve, Iulia
 
Thank you for thinking of us. I, too, was able to get a hold of Agricola and was assured that he is safe and well.
This morning we (my three apprentices and I, and several other women from our community of supporters) will be attending a special service with other people of different pagan faiths - we will be respresenting the Religio Romana, so I am bringing Mola Salsa and honey wine (the staples of the Vestales) to offer as a sacrifice. The service will be for the victims of the Japanese earthquake, tsunami and fires. (Let's not forget that there are several fires burning out of control in many cities.) And now this morning comes disturbing news of an explosion at one of the damaged nuclear power plants and already I hear of people be admitted to hospitals with radiation poisoning. That's all they needed.
Here on the Pacific coast, the bulk of the damage was sustained in northern California and southern Oregon: http://www.npr.org/2011/03/11/134446769/tsunami-warning-wides-to-include-hawaii%c2%a0
Although not mentioned in the above article, there was damage in Morro Bay, which is where I lived last year at this time when we had the tsunami from the Chilean earthquake, but that tsunami was not as strong as this one.
Where I live now in Malibu, I can see the ocean and the first thing I noticed was the absence of seals, pelicans, dolphins and sea gulls, but then it seems animals have far more sense sometimes than people.
Late in the afternoon, we could still see whirlpools off shore that were tainted brown from mud stirred up from the ocean floor. In fact, some people who live closer to the beach than I do told me later that they could smell the mud that was being stirred up by the surges that came in and out with amazing speed. All I can say is if this is what a small tsunami looks like, I never want to see a big one.
Some more good news to add: reports from Mexico and South America say damage was minimal and there was no loss of life. It would seem northern California and southern Oregon got the brunt of it, with only one apparent fatality (that could have been prevented, but I won't go there).
Again, thank you for your concern and for remembering us in your ritual. It was very kind and thoughtful of you. Most appreciated.
 
Vale bene in pace Deorum,
 
Maxima Valeria Messallina
 


<<--- On Fri, 3/11/11, luciaiuliaaquila <luciaiuliaaquila@...> wrote:

Salvete Omnes,

In the wee hours of the morning I was speaking with our Augur Agricola as earthquakes (8.8 plus many violent aftershocks)rocked Japan accompanied by a tsunami that hit the coast. Agricola assured me that while there was some shaking going on he is in a relatively safe area.
Now a tsunami is heading for Hawaii and the west coast of the US. In the past few years we have heard of the possibility of this happening and now it is here, I only hope, I pray, as it approaches America's shore, that is is a small tsunami with minimal damage and no life lost.
I do not know if we have any citizens in Hawaii but if anyone has such knowledge please touch base with them and let us know.
Messalina, Vestal Virgin, and Senator Maximus both live in California and my thoughts and prayer go out to them. I do know there are other cives as well but I can't recall their names at this moment.
Romans you are on my mind and you have been remembered to the Gods in my morning ritual when I implored Them to keep you safe.

Valete optime,

Julia>>




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That is great news! Thank you for keeping us updated. 
 
Maxima Valeria Messallina
 

--- On Fri, 3/11/11, A. Tullia Scholastica <fororom@...> wrote:


From: A. Tullia Scholastica <fororom@...>
Subject: [Nova-Roma] De Caecá
To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, March 11, 2011, 8:37 PM


 



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

[re-sent as I got an error message in Portuguese...]

I just got off the phone with Caeca; we spoke for almost an hour! She
sounds much, much stronger, and was able to stand up today for about 10
minutes. She is having therapy at the hospital, and is also being
introduced to real food; she anticipates release to rehabilitation in about
a week.

She sends her love to everyone, and misses all of us greatly.

Valete.

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Salve Julia et Salvete Omnes:


Thank you for posting this.....

We miss Caeca dearly.


Vale bene,
Aeternia

On Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 12:36 PM, luciaiuliaaquila <
luciaiuliaaquila@...> wrote:

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>
> Salvete omnes
>
> I have said before that I am and will always be a Nova Romana. I have
> always made it clear that I am deeply loyal to and deeply committed to our
> goals and institutions our ideals and the sublime project of creating not
> only a place where we may joyfully express our worship of the Gods but a
> Roman state deeply true to its roots and yet strong enough, flexible enough,
> and vibrant enough to function and function well in our modern world. We
> have chosen how to govern ourselves and we do, but I have realized also that
> although our roots may reach far into antiquity at the foundation of every
> institution, every Nova Roman institution, at the heart of our senate, in
> soul of our collegium pontificum and at the core of our very being are not
> just ideals and principles but people, specifically You. Each and Everyone
> of You is a part of the very essence of what we are and so when I say "Nova
> Romana Sum Semper Nova Romana Ero" what I am really saying is that I freely
> offer my love, sincerity, and loyalty to each and everyone of you because we
> have chosen to make this journey together and I know even when you do not or
> when doubt it that we will be successful.
>
> Valete quam optime,
>
> Gaia Maria Caeca
>
> (Dictated to L. Iulia Aquila 11Mar2011)
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SALVETE!

In the 12th day of the Ludi Novi Romani of the year 2764 a.U.c, the year of the 13th Nova Roma anniversary, we give honor to Mercurius, the God of commerce and merchants.

When Mercurius became identified with the Greek Hermes, he took on the duties of messenger of the Gods, Psychopompus who guides the souls of the dead through the Underworld, and God of sleep and dreams. He also became God of thieves and trickery, owing to a trick he had played on Apollo, by stealing and hiding the Sun God's cattle. His serpent-twined staff, the caduceus, was originally a magician's wand for wealth, but became identified later as a herald's staff.

Mercury's temple in the Circus Maximus, between the Aventine and Palatine hills, was built in 495 BC. This was a fitting place to worship a swift god of trade and travel, since it was a major center of commerce as well as a racetrack. Since it stood between the plebeian stronghold on the Aventine and the patrician center on the Palatine, it also emphasized the role of Mercury as a mediator. Because Mercury was not one of the early deities surviving from the Roman Kingdom, he was not assigned a flamen ("priest"), but he did have a major festival on May 15, the Mercuralia. During the Mercuralia, merchants sprinkled water from his sacred well near the Porta Capena on their heads.

As Sacerdos Mercuri, I performed a sacrifice to Mercurius to obtain his benevolence, praying Him to be willingly propitious with us, to take care about our jobs, businesses and investments, travel safety and bless all with fortune.

This was the ritual:

-----

Favete linguis!

(Beginning of the sacrifice)

PRAEFATIO:

Mercuri,
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.)

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

(Libation of wine was made.)

PRECATIO:

Mercuri,
hoc die festivissimo ludorum Novum Romanum,
te precor, quaesoque:
uti Rem Publicam Populi Novi Romani Quiritium
confirmes, augeas, adiuves;
utique divitiae, opes, fortunae Populí Noví Romani Quiritium
crescant et convalescant;
utique sies volens propitius
nobis pontificibus, senatui populoque Novo Romano,
consulibus, praetoribus, censoribus, aedilibus,
quaestoribus, tribunís plebis, omnibus civibus,
mihi, domo, familiae!

SACRIFICIUM:

Quarum rerum ergo macte
hoc vino libando,
hoc ture ommovendo
esto fíto volens propitius
populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
nobis, domibus, familiis!

(Libation of wine was made and incense was sacrificed)

Ilicet!

(End of the sacrifice)

PIACULUM:

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

(Libation of wine was made)
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VALETE,
Sabinus

SALVETE!

Here is the address of Temple of Mercurius:
http://www.dacia-novaroma.org/Temple-of-Mercurius.htm
were you can leave a prayer to Mercurius.

A collection of prayers to Mercurius is available on our web site:
http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Prayers_to_Mercurius

VALETE,
Sabinus

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


In this twelfth day of the Ludi Novi Romani 2764, we also give honor and
thanks to another Deity, the goddess known as Fortuna. The goddess of Luck
meaning either or, Fortune, and often personified Justice or as we Romans
would call it "Justitia" one of the most common and practiced virtues.
Fortuna was also an oracular goddess her most known shrine located in
Antium, and also has been depicted as carrying with her the horn of
cornucopia, the horn of plenty. The goddess Fortuna plays a very vital role
in our daily lives, how often do we as citizens encounter Chance?
Whether be it an opportunity or a missed one, an occurrence? How often do we
see the fruits of our labors is it not every day? Nova Roma's existing of
thirteen long years is a testament that indeed luck has been our side. We
thank Fortuna for her continuing cornucopia of Fortuity, we honor her and
praise her constant vigilance of Justice and Prosperity, and we ask her to
continue to watch and guide us over the rocky paths ahead.

Vale quam Optime,
Statia Cornelia Aeternia


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Salvete omnes,

This is very nice and mirrors my own thoughts. Get well soonest Caeca!

Valete,

C. Popillius Laenas

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> Salve Julia et Salvete Omnes:
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> Thank you for posting this.....
>
> We miss Caeca dearly.
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> Vale bene,
> Aeternia
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> On Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 12:36 PM, luciaiuliaaquila <
> luciaiuliaaquila@...> wrote:
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> > Salvete omnes
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> > I have said before that I am and will always be a Nova Romana. I have
> > always made it clear that I am deeply loyal to and deeply committed to our
> > goals and institutions our ideals and the sublime project of creating not
> > only a place where we may joyfully express our worship of the Gods but a
> > Roman state deeply true to its roots and yet strong enough, flexible enough,
> > and vibrant enough to function and function well in our modern world. We
> > have chosen how to govern ourselves and we do, but I have realized also that
> > although our roots may reach far into antiquity at the foundation of every
> > institution, every Nova Roman institution, at the heart of our senate, in
> > soul of our collegium pontificum and at the core of our very being are not
> > just ideals and principles but people, specifically You. Each and Everyone
> > of You is a part of the very essence of what we are and so when I say "Nova
> > Romana Sum Semper Nova Romana Ero" what I am really saying is that I freely
> > offer my love, sincerity, and loyalty to each and everyone of you because we
> > have chosen to make this journey together and I know even when you do not or
> > when doubt it that we will be successful.
> >
> > Valete quam optime,
> >
> > Gaia Maria Caeca
> >
> > (Dictated to L. Iulia Aquila 11Mar2011)
> >
> >
> >
>
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Sta. Cornelia Aeternia Omnibus in foro S.P.D.


Here are the twelfth 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.


Again send them private e-mail.

Vale Optime,

Aeternia



*Mercury (Dies 12)*
1. True or False. Tuesday is called �Dies Mercurii� (Mercury�s Day)?
2. Identify at least three of Mercury�s counterparts?
3. In Ovid�s Fasti name the Nymph whom Mercury escorted to the
underworld?

*Fortuna (Dies 12)*
1. Who was Fortuna�s Greek counterpart?
2. Fortuna is often described as being veiled or blind depicting which
Roman Virtue?
3. What is the meaning of Fortuna Victrix?


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> A. Tullia Scholastica P. Ullerio Venatori quiritibusque bonae voluntatis
> S.P.D.
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> Bona dia!
>
> ATS2: I take it that means good day...bonum diem tibi! Good day to you,
> too!
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> On Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 10:37 PM, A. Tullia Scholastica wrote:
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>> > I just got off the phone with Caeca; we spoke for almost an hour! She
>> > sounds much, much stronger, and was able to stand up today for about 10
>> > minutes. She is having therapy at the hospital, and is also being
>> > introduced to real food; she anticipates release to rehabilitation in about
>> > a week.
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>> > She sends her love to everyone, and misses all of us greatly.
>> >
>> > Valete.
>> >
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> That is a really nice message to wake up to on my Dia Natale...
>
> ATS2: Yes, it is! Estne hodie natalis tuus? Bonum felicem faustum diem
> natalem tibi exopto, Venator! A very happy birthday to you! Hope you will
> feel inspired to grace us with some poetry someday.
>
> More good news for your birthday: Caeca still has some tubes in her which
> must be removed before she can be discharged to rehabilitation, and must later
> return to the hospital for one more surgery, but it seems that they have
> cancelled the biggie they had planned. She thinks the tubes will start coming
> out around Tuesday. All but the need for another surgery constitute good
> news...
>
> I am amazed at the difference in her in just a few days; when I spoke with
> her earlier, she could barely manage a 12 minute conversation, but this time
> we spoke for about 50 minutes, easily! Her voice was much, much stronger, and
> obviously she had more stamina. The medical people marvel at the speed of her
> recovery, for it was touch and go for a while, and she was gravely ill as well
> as injured.
>
> I think she said her b-day is next month; it would be nice to send her
> sound cards for that; I couldn¹t find any for get well wishes when I was at
> the pharmacy the other night, and none of the standard type of get well cards
> was suitable. She has to have something big and colorful, and loves felines
> of all types.
>
> Optime Vale ­ Venator
>
> Et tibi!
>
> Vale, et valete.
>
>

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Salve,

Excellent news Magistra!



Vale,
Aeternia

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> I just got off the phone with Caeca; we spoke for almost an hour! She
> sounds much, much stronger, and was able to stand up today for about 10
> minutes. She is having therapy at the hospital, and is also being
> introduced to real food; she anticipates release to rehabilitation in about
> a week.
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Salve Scholastica, Magistra;

Most excellent news about Caeca!

Gratias Tibi Ago!

Venator

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

Today's Triclinium Chat we bring in our second writer, and adding a
different spice to usual story writing. Although I must say Merlinius is
quite the bard wouldn't you say my fellow cives?

This is what you could say is a modern yet ancient Roman Fairy Tale, for
the Triclinium chats I wanted at least one original story depicting examples
of Roman Virtues, I thought today since we are honoring Mercurius & Fortuna,
what better time than today.

Now I wonder how many of you can actually guess who quilled this Tale? ;-)

Now this is me going to stop rambling and on with the story, we hope you
continue to enjoy them.

Vale Optime,
Aeternia (Aedilis Curulis)



*The Tale of Clodia & Stella
*
It was the coming of dusk, and the streets were finally quiet. The
excitement of the earlier day of festivities were coming to an end, and the
extravagance of the Curule Aediles seemed actually
almost appropriate. To put it simply they knew how to put on a good
festival, although Alethia finally made port on one of the last days for the
Ludi.

Alethia was hungry, parched, and needed a place to rest while she
revitalized so that she could go back to her own dwellings aboard her ship,
and sleep safely in the arms of Somnus.


The local gossip was that a Taverna called 'The Eagle' was a good place to
get a warm meal, there were also whispers of a strange man who wears a long
cloak and a floppy hat often accompanied by a Centurion.

As Alethia saw the broken down sign and frayed surroundings, she was almost
hesitant to enter but instinct told her she should go in. The Tavern was
quaint and simple, not too many Tavern girls plying their usual wares. And
the Innkeeper seemed a jolly fellow of sorts. He spoke with warmth and a
gleam in his eye.

"I, see we have a Julian in the house tonight!" said the Innkeeper.

Alethia smiled and couldn't help but chuckle demurely..

"No good sir, I'm afraid you're mistaken" replied Alethia..

"Why those honey golden locks, and those beautiful eyes, surely you must be
a Julia?"

Laughing. "No sir, afraid not, but my ancestors date back to Old Rome."

The Innkeeper looked intrigued with eyebrow raised "Old Rome you say?"

Alethia who drew in closer "Yes, Old Rome to the time of the Kings".

" Why that's a long lineage you be boasting! Tell us more good Matron!"
said the Innkeeper.

Alethia looked around at the crowd who gathered closer, with curious looks
about the exchange that was occurring.

She smiled and simply said.. "Would you like to hear a story ?".........


Long ago in the time of the King,
he had a relative, who had a relative
who in turn also had a relative. Such
were the ways back then in Old Rome.

Once upon a time, there was a little girl
named Clodia, who was surrounded by every
comfort a girl of Royal (by so many distant
relatives ) upbringing could have. Her
Mater Prima made Clodia the center of her
world. And for a span of years, Clodia was
very happy being treated and considered a
"Princess".

The play parties with other girls of Patrician status.
All her dolls and exquisite treats her Pater would
bring to her from foreign provinces.

As Clodia grew older a reverse occurred. She
grew tired of the dolls, the play parties.
Clodia began to request her tunicas
to be in drab colors of black, gray, and other
morose monstrosities. She wore her hair plainly
much to her Mater's dismay.

Prima did not understand her daughter's plight.
Why her only daughter would put up such a fight.

Well one day, while Clodia was languishly brushing
her hair. There was a stir in the wind, Clodia felt
it along her skin, paying no attention to it, she
continued to brush her hair. Then suddenly Clodia
heard a crash in the background.

There was a Woman standing in Clodia's room, with what
looked Wings attached to her. WINGS!!!
Clodia froze in pure astonishment, wondering if this was
all a very bad dream!

When the strange woman spoke "Well aren't you going to drop
to your knees or at least say something my dear?" Clodia reached under
her Tunica and pulled out a dagger. "Who, and better yet what
are you?"

The curious looking woman spoke again. "Why I'm your Roman Fairy-God Mater"!

Clodia looked at the being in front of her and wondered if this was a
horrible
jest concocted by her Mater.

"You're my Roman Fairy God Mater?" asked Clodia.

"Why yes carissima!" said the strange woman like creature.

"How come I have never heard of you like the other Gods?"

The strange woman looked at Clodia and then hesitated..

"Roman-Fairy God Maters are never mentioned, I'm a distant relation to
Cupid, it's Old Rome afterall carissima".

"Right, well Roman Fairy- God Mater, what is that you want?" asked Clodia.

"Stella, that's my name". said the woman.

"Well Stella?" Clodia said sternly.

As Stella began pacing pulling out some strange beaming stick,
apparently a wand of some kind. "Well carissima I'm here to
bring back your inner princess!"

Clodia gasped softly and began to frown, this was definitely her Mater's
involvement. She asked for divine intervention!

Stella chanted some ancient Etruscan incantation, and transformed Clodia's
drab clothing into silks,linens, and wools of all bright colors her hair
was even perfectly coiffed.

Clodia screamed, screaming in utter fury, screaming as if her very soul was
being
torn from her physical being, basically Clodia threw a tantrum of massive
proportions.


"Listen Stella."

"Yes Carissima?" replied Stella marvelling her magical work.

"I appreciate your magical intervention, but it is not needed nor
required."

Stella who was not used to such rejection, merely began to sputter..

"I have made you a Princess again, do you know how many young women
kill to have this opportunity?!?" Stella shrieked.

"Yes, very many, which is all nice and everything, but there's more to being
a person
than looking all nice and wonderful."

Clodia reached out and gently pushed Stella the Roman Fairy-God Mater away.

"So take your wand and your fluff, and find someone else who really needs
to be a Princess."

Stella fumed and said more in rapid ancient Etruscan, and magically
evaporated.

Clodia smiled to herself and decided it was time to go have that Mater-Filia
talk
with Prima her own Mater.

Sometime later it was discovered Clodia eventually married a man of some
known repute,
and lived on the sea happily ever after.


As Alethia's hypnotic voice came to a stop, the crowd began to
draw movements out of the story-like trance, applauded wildly
and returned to what they were doing previously. The Innkeeper approached
with a big grin on his jolly face.

"I must say, never heard of a tale told that way before Madam."

"Yes, well there's a first time for everything. And although this Falnerian
is absolutely delicious, I am ravished for food. I shall order something
now,
since story time is over." said Alethia.

"Oh yes of course! Order what you like good Matron, it's on me." answered
back
the Innkeeper.

Altheia looked again with that look of uncertainty, it's not that she
couldn't
pay for her food, she had the coins. But even she knew not to refuse the
common
courtesies of Hospitality.

"Roasted fowl, stuffed mushrooms, and some warm bread?" Alethia made it a
question.

"On the way." And the Innkeeper bustled off to get the Matron's well earned
meal.

Settling against the cushions, Alethia was content, and she somehow knew
that she
had made at least one new friend. Stopping in Rome during the Ludi season,
mayhaps
wasn't such a bad idea after all.

~~Finis~~


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> Salve, Venator poeta!
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> Salve Scholastica, Magistra;
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> Most excellent news about Caeca!
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> ATS: Indeed it is! Not sure of the exact timing of what follows, but she
> said that she felt Vesta¹s arms around her...clearly she is recovering far
> more rapidly than anyone might have expected.
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> Gratias Tibi Ago!
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> ATS: You¹re welcome! Happy birthday!
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> Venator
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> Vale,
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> Scholastica
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Cn. Lentulus Quiritibus sal.

Please accept my sincere apologies, Quirites, but due technical problems there is a bit time of delay in today's Certamen Latinum question's posting.

Naturally, the time for answering the previous questions is extended until the last ansers and next question are not posted.

Valete!





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FYI



To: explorator@yahoogroups.com; BRITARCH@...
From: rogueclassicist@...
Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2011 08:53:00 -0400
Subject: [Explorator] explorator 13.47






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Thanks to Arthur Shippee, Dave Sowdon, David Critchley,Diane Arnson Svarlien
Diana Wright,Andrew Szegedy-Maszak, Dorothy Lobel King,
Edward Rockstein, Rick Heli, Laval Hunsucker, June Samaras,
Kurt Theis,Charles Pazdernik, John McMahon, Barnea Selavan,
Joseph Lauer, Cressida Ryan,Mike Ruggeri, Richard Campbell,
Richard C. Griffiths, Trevor Ogden,Bob Heuman,
Rochelle Altman, Patrick Swan,Sally Winchester,
and Ross W. Sargent for headses upses this week (as always
hoping I have left no one out).

... hope all those who are in daylight savings time cultures
made the appropriate change if appropriate to your culture
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EARLY HUMANS
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Remains of Europe's last Neanderthals?:

http://www.startribune.com/world/117655908.html

Pondering whether Neanderthals were copiers or innovators:

http://www.heraldonline.com/2011/03/09/2896471/stone-tool-troves-point-to-highland.html
http://scienceline.org/2011/03/are-you-smarter-than-a-neanderthal-toolmaker

A 600 000 years b.p. toolmaking site from China:

http://www.zmescience.com/science/anthropology/600000-year-old-discovered-tool-mill-provies-new-homo-erectus-insights/

On tool use and the evolution of the human hand:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110307101504.htm

... and this is a different aspect of human evolution I was utterly unaware
of:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-12689692

Review of Clive Finlayson, *The Humans Who Went Extinct*:

http://www.seattlepi.com/books/436941_154743-blogcritics.org.html
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AFRICA
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Modern humans may have originated from South Africa:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-12665643
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-03-genetic-analysis-modern-humans-evolved.html
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Ancient Egyptians in Chad?:

http://www.unreportedheritagenews.com/2011/03/ancient-egyptians-made-arduous-trek-to.html

The state of looting etc. in Egypt continues to change on a daily basis it
seems:

http://news.discovery.com/archaeology/egypts-archaeological-sites-stand-unguarded-110309.html

... and archaeologists called for police to step in:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-03-09/egyptian-archaeologists-call-for-police-to-stop-tomb-looting.html

... just as Explorator went 'to press' last week we read of antiquities from
Qantara East being
transported to the Cairo Museum for safety reasons:

http://english.ahram.org.eg/~/NewsContent/9/40/7070/Heritage/Ancient-Egypt/Egypts-antiquities-moved-for-fear-of-looting.aspx

It seems that Zahi Hawas *did* step down after all:

http://www.voanews.com/english/news/africa/Top-Egyptian-Archeologist-Resigns-in-Protest-117754518.html

... but they did reinstate the Supreme Council of Antiquities outside the
ministry of culture:

http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/9/40/7208/Heritage/Ancient-Egypt/The-fate-of-Egypts-antiquities.aspx

Interview with Thomas Campbell (of the Met) about concerns for Egypt's
antiquities:

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/art/blog/2011/03/conversation-egypts-antiquities.html

A 1500 years b.p. Byzantine church found southwest of Jerusalem:

http://www.artdaily.com/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=44672

Feature on Lev Eppelbaum's work at locating potential sites in Israel and
environs:

http://www.aftau.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=14094
http://scienceblog.com/43504/scanning-antiquity-underfoot/
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-03-scanning-antiquity-underfoot.html
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-03/afot-sau030811.php
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110308101447.htm

Mughrabi Bridge latest:

http://www.jpost.com/NationalNews/Article.aspx?id=211203

... and there are renovations going on at the Dome of the Rock:

http://www.jpost.com/VideoArticles/Video/Article.aspx?id=211277

Feature on Bab al-Hawa:

http://www.english.globalarabnetwork.com/2011030710123/Travel/bab-al-hawa-archaeological-gate-linking-syria-and-turkey.html

What Lawrence Schiffman is up to:

http://www.yucommentator.com/new-vice-provost-schiffman-advances-undergraduate-synergy-ideology-1.2067792

Review of Toby Wilkinson, *The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt*:

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/books/la-ca-toby-wilkinson-20110313,0,3623024.story
Egyptology News Blog:

http://egyptology.blogspot.com/

Egyptology Blog:

http://www.egyptologyblog.co.uk/

Dr Leen Ritmeyer's Blog:

http://blog.ritmeyer.com/

Paleojudaica:

http://paleojudaica.blogspot.com/

Persepolis Fortification Archives:

http://persepolistablets.blogspot.com/

Archaeologist at Large:

http://spaces.msn.com/members/ArchaeologyinEgypt/
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ANCIENT GREECE AND ROME (AND CLASSICS)
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Simon Price's AIA talk on chemical warfare at Dura in back in the news:

http://www.livescience.com/13113-ancient-chemical-warfare-romans-persians.html
http://www.newser.com/story/113638/roman-soldiers-likely-hit-by-chemical-weapon.html

A fourth/fifth century church from Thessaloniki:

http://www.ana-mpa.gr/anaweb/user/showplain?maindoc=9699879&maindocimg=9699436&service=144&showLink=true

Greek/Roman amphorae fragments from Junnar:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Amphora-fragments-found-at-Junnar-excavation-site/articleshow/7642967.cms

Remains of a pre-Roman (sophisticated) road from Shropshire:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/what-did-the-romans-ever-do-for-us-if-they-didnt-build-our-roads-2238592.html

Roman remains near Stroud:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-12676843

Can't remember if we've mentioned the Roman remains found at
Rome's rugby stadium:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/feb/27/six-nations-2011-stadio-flaminio

Plans to excavate more of a Roman road which has been uncovered in Dorset:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-12706127

Pre-Classical Greek anchor from off the Campanian coast:

http://www.ecostiera.it/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4032:nei-fondali-dellarea-marina-di-punta-campanella-spunta-unancora-degli-antichi-greci-&catid=43&Itemid=73

A Roman necropolis at Lillebonne:

http://tempsreel.nouvelobs.com/actualite/culture/20110311.AFP5408/decouverte-d-une-necropole-romaine-a-lillebonne-en-seine-maritime.html

I think we had this 'reunion' of Pamphilus and his wife a few weeks ago:

http://news.discovery.com/archaeology/pompeii-vesuvius-inscription-110307.html

Classics survives the life raft:

http://www.lanthorn.com/index.php/article/2011/03/staying_afloat_in_the_life_raft_debate

That Cumbria farmer who cashed in on the Roman helmet is 'unchanged' (in
case you were
worried):

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-12662829

Mary Beard looks at how differently we look at Roman Women now than in
Balsdon's day:

http://www.historytoday.com/mary-beard/classic-woman

Funding for Northumberland's Vindolanda centre:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-12722236

Feature on Augustus:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/mar/12/augustus-roman-emperors-great-dynasties

Feature on laser restoration of the Karyatids:

http://optics.org/news/2/3/8

Atlantis silliness masquerading as National Geographic hype:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110312135018.htm
http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/education/conn-scholars-research-into-atlantis-featured

In case you have no idea what the Ides of March is about for some reason:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ac/20110312/pl_ac/8044908_what_is_the_ides_of_march

Review of Bettany Hughes' *Hemlock Cup*:

http://www.nj.com/entertainment/arts/index.ssf/2011/03/post_22.html

Latest reviews from Scholia:

http://www.classics.ukzn.ac.za/reviews/

Latest reviews from BMCR:

http://bmcr.brynmawr.edu/recent.html

Visit our blog:

http://rogueclassicism.com/
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EUROPE AND THE UK (+ Ireland)
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A pair of Bronze Age burial pots were revealed when a standing stone in
Scotland fell over:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-12689919
http://news.scotsman.com/scotland/Ancient-burial-pots-discovered.6731401.jp
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2170758?UserKey=#ixzz1G5jowVbH

They're laser-scanning Stonehenge:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-12688085
http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/2010052/stonehenge_being_scanned_with_lasers/index.html?source=r_science

cf: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxAnanfB_rg

This Celtic find doesn't seem to have made its way to the English press:

http://www.nzz.ch/nachrichten/panorama/opfergaben_in_basler_keltensiedlung_gefunden_1.9756135.html

Finds from various periods during a dig at a pending housing development in
Didcot:

http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/hsdidcotnews/8895887.History_unearthed/

A seventh century brooch from Kerry with a Greek connection:

http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/7th-century-brooch-found-in-Kerry-has-links-to-the-early-Greeks-117575713.html

A merman sculpture found in a shipwreck is going on display:

http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/8906111.17th_century_merman_carving_to_go_on_display_in_York

Italy's top fifteen cultural exports:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/fast-cars-to-latin-lovers-italys-top-15-cultural-exports-2236961.html#

A Sarup site from Norway (article in Norwegian):

http://www.aftenposten.no/fakta/innsikt/article3846334.ece

Contract archaeology in Sweden threatened?:

http://scienceblogs.com/aardvarchaeology/2011/03/draft_bill_threatens_future_qu.php

Archaeology in Europe Blog:

http://archaeology-in-europe.blogspot.com/

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ASIA AND THE SOUTH PACIFIC
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Possible stupa structures from Pune:

http://timesofindia.feedsportal.com/c/33039/f/533915/s/134ef3f9/l/0Ltimesofindia0Bindiatimes0N0Ccity0Cpune0CStupa0Elike0Eblocks0Efound0Eat0Eancient0EPune0Carticleshow0C76843320Bcms/story01.htm

A pile of 7th century or so water reservoirs in central Maharashtra:

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_archaeologists-discover-ancient-rain-water-harvesting-site-in-maharashtra_1516236

Plans to digitally scan the Rani Ki Vav Stepwell in Gujarat:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-12657410

A roundup of recent finds from China:

http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90782/90873/7313517.html

Slideshow of a Ming Dynasty mummy find:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/worldnews/8361635/Archaeologists-find-Ming-Dynasty-mummy-in-China.html

A 30 000 years b.p. ochre mine in Western Australia has been given
heritage status:

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/heritage-status-for-wa-ochre-mine-site/story-e6frg8n6-1226017265120

A pair of 700 years b.p. canoes from the Huong River (Viet Nam):

http://english.vietnamnet.vn/en/arts-entertainment/5793/700-year-old-dug-out-canoes-fished-out-from-huong-river.html

More on that haniwa from Hyogo:

http://search.japantimes.co.jp/rss/nn20110308f2.html

Review of Gyan Prakash, *Mumbai Fables*:

http://www.tnr.com/book/review/mumbai-fables-gyan-prakash?utm_source=The+New+Republic&utm_campaign=a313a68f6a-TNR_BA_031111&utm_medium=email

East Asian Archaeology:

http://eastasiablog.wordpress.com/2010/05/20/east-asian-archaeology-cultural-heritage-%E2%80%93-2052010/

Southeast Asian Archaeology Newsblog:

http://www.southeastasianarchaeology.com/

New Zealand Archaeology eNews:

http://www.nzarchaeology.org/netsubnews.htm
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NORTH AMERICA
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A Forida woman was digging in her back yard and found some 2400 years b.p.
bones:

http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/03/08/ancient-human-bones-discovered-in-florida-womans-backyard/

Haven't had a 'lost colony' search for a while:

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/02/27/2088257/finding-the-first-lost-colony.html

... and we've never had a mansard roof story:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/06/realestate/06streetscapes-mansard-roofs.html

More on those 11 500 years b.p. remains from Alaska:

http://www.adn.com/2011/03/12/1752320/alaska-dune-yields-oldest-human.html
http://www.capitalcityweekly.com/stories/030911/out_796976042.shtml
http://earthsky.org/human-world/ancient-remains-of-a-child-provides-glimpse-into-lives-of-earliest-americans

More on those Channel Islands finds:

http://www.dailyemerald.com/news/university-anthropologists-uncover-evidence-of-ancient-seafaring-community-1.2075453
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-03-california-islands-evidence-early-seafaring.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/08/science/08obsea.html

Review of Eric Posner and Adrian Vermeule, *The Executive Unbound*:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/13/books/review/book-review-the-executive-unbound-by-eric-a-posner-and-adrian-vermeule.html
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CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA
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A monolith from Teotihuacan is going on display for the first time:

http://www.artdaily.org/index.asp?int_sec=11&int_new=45506&int_modo=1

Maya motifs in various new cave art sites from El Salvador:

http://www.travelio.net/new-archaeological-finds-in-el-salvador.html

Lambayeque/Sican frescoes from northern Peru:

http://www.andina.com.pe/Ingles/Noticia.aspx?id=1WgJjZvIAN8=

More on that reliev from El Tajin:

http://www.artdaily.com/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=45014

Mike Ruggeri's Ancient Americas Breaking News:

http://web.mac.com/michaelruggeri

Ancient MesoAmerica News:

http://ancient-mesoamerica-news-updates.blogspot.com/
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OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
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Pondering the switch from foraging to farming:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110307/ap_on_sc/us_sci_why_farming
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-03-foraging-farming.html

Interesting item on translating literature of various languages:

http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2011/3/8/translation-nbsp-work-text/

Nikolay Ovcharov is angry with Michael Palin:

http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=126008

Companion piece to the Nimrud Ivories piece (in the Museums etc. section)
all about
Agatha Christie's 'secret life' as an archaeologist:

http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/03/12/uk.christie.writer.archaeology/index.html

Events in Japan occasioned revisiting a 1700 quake there:

http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Massive+1700+quake+caused+damage+West+Coast+Japan/4425424/story.html

Interesting feature on Arthur Szyk:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/11/arts/design/arthur-szyks-haggadah-and-singapores-sunken-arab-treasure.html

Not quite sure where this one goes ... a huge number of Jewish texts lost
during WWII were found in Manhattan:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/08/nyregion/08books.html

Feature on Montaigne and his essays (semi reviewish):

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/13/books/review/montaignes-moment.html

Review of Francis Fukuyama's latest tome:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/08/science/08fukuyama.html

Review of Robert and Ellen Kaplan, *Hidden Harmonies*:

http://www.npr.org/2011/03/09/134400628/Rhyme-And-Reason-In-A-High-School-Math-Standard
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TOURISTY THINGS
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S.C. plantations:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/12/arts/design/charlestons-museums-finally-chronicle-history-of-slavery.html
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BLOGS
================================================================
About.com Archaeology:

http://archaeology.about.com/

Archaeology Briefs:

http://archaeologybriefs.blogspot.com/

Taygete Atlantis excavations blogs aggregator:

http://planet.atlantides.org/taygete/

Time Machine:

http://heatherpringle.wordpress.com/

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GENERAL MAGAZINES AND JOURNALS
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Vidimus (medieval stained glass):

http://vidimus.org/issues/issue-49/news/

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CRIME BEAT
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The U.S. returned some items to China:

http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90776/90883/7316726.html
http://www.kwes.com/Global/story.asp?S=14234779

I think this is another part of the 'Utah case':

http://www.artdaily.org/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=45631

A Yemeni embassy involved in antiquities trading?:

http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/node/344543

A medieval rock monastery in Bulgaria (?) has been vandalized:

http://www.sofiaecho.com/2011/01/26/1031729_oldest-cyrillic-writings-in-the-balkans-vandalised-in-rock-monastery

Looting Matters:

http://lootingmatters.blogspot.com/

Illicit Cultural Property:

http://illicit-cultural-property.blogspot.com/
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NUMISMATICA
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A small hoard of gold coins (from France!) from Leicestershire:

http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news/Golden-wonder/article-3302753-detail/article.html
http://www.metro.co.uk/news/857562-treasure-hunter-strikes-gold-by-unearthing-2-000-year-old-coins

Assorted ancient coins coming to auction:

http://www.artdaily.org/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=45599

Latest eSylum newsletter:

http://www.coinbooks.org/club_nbs_esylum_v14n10.html

Ancient Coin Collecting:

http://ancientcoincollecting.blogspot.com/

Ancient Coins:

http://classicalcoins.blogspot.com/

Coin Link:

http://www.coinlink.com/News/
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EXHIBITIONS, AUCTIONS, AND MUSEUM-RELATED
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Andean Tunic:

http://www.artdaily.org/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=45543
http://www.andina.com.pe/Ingles/Noticia.aspx?Id=6O7PtmTESD4=

Nimrud Ivories:

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110309/world-news/3-000-year-old-ivories-go-on-show
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hdfwzg-DEt4WP6MXR2WbS_mZfXJg?docId=CNG.5a4c8cec946c1d67ba07611801ac90e4.c91
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5gFXyxdjz0-YGjaZ6P0sjtEgLz9kw?docId=B24847851299501966A000
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12675883
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/history/agatha-christie-the-ivory-statues-and-our-own-indiana-jones-2235172.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2011/mar/07/british-museum-assyrian-treasures-agatha-christie
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1364051/Nimrud-Ivories-cleaned-Agatha-Christie-s-face-cream-display-London.html

Cranach:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2011/mar/08/cranach-exhibition-paris-bellet-review

Cleo:

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/travel/stories/2011/03/13/royal-treatment.html?sid=101

Pergamon:

http://www.smb.museum/pergamon-panorama_/index.php?lang=en

19th Century Holy Land Photography:

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0305-beliefs-getty-20110305,0,7922912.story
http://www.palisadespost.com/lifestyles/content.php?id=6469

Picasso:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/11/arts/design/picasso-from-paris-on-exhibit-in-richmond-review.html

Nubia:

http://www.artdaily.org/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=45652

Afghanistan: Crossroads of the Ancient World:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/art/art-reviews/8368022/Afghanistan-Crossroads-of-the-Ancient-World-British-Museum-review.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/features/ancient-wonders-of-afghanistan-2234155.html
http://www.artdaily.com/index.asp?int_sec=11&int_new=45363
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/relics-of-a-treasured-afghan-past/story-e6frg8n6-1226017257691

Pompeii:

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700117599/Pompeii-exhibit-in-NY-shines-light-on-buried-city.html
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5iQ-t7Zn4jjJlgcBom7wb4WFUVhZA?docId=6139662
http://news.discovery.com/videos/history-pompeii-body-casts-invade-new-york.html#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Tang Treasures:

http://blogs.wsj.com/scene/2011/03/10/discovering-sunken-tang-dynasty-treasures/?mod=google_news_blog
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/08/arts/08iht-singshow08.html

James Watt:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/8367976/James-Watt-Britains-head-of-steam.html

Corn:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/06/nyregion/06exhibitct.html

The recent events in Egypt are adding fuel to the repatriation of artifacts
issue:

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/11_12/b4220015661759.htm
http://news.discovery.com/archaeology/who-owns-history-egyptian-looting-raises-thorny-issues-110307.html

... meanwhile, there are suggestions Germany just might return that sphinx
to Turkey:

http://www.france24.com/en/20110309-german-hints-will-return-treasured-sphinx-turkey
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-03-09/hittite-sphinx-may-return-to-turkey-from-germany-minister-says.html

The British Museum is returning some Aboriginal remains:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/11/3161066.htm

... as is London's Natural History Museum:

http://www.artdaily.org/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=45633
http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2011/mar/10/museum-returns-torres-strait-islanders-bones
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-12687805
Archaeologists are miffed with the Smithsonian over some Java objects
which were salvaged less-than-responsibly:

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/10/archeologists-criticize-smithsonian-over-java-objects/

Sarkozy's plans for a history museum in Paris are stirring up a debate:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/09/arts/design/sarkozy-wants-his-history-museum-in-paris.html

Check out our Twitter hashtage for more ancient exhibition reviews:

http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23classicalexhibit
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PERFORMANCES AND THEATRE-RELATED
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Prometheus Bound:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/08/theater/prometheus-bound-gets-a-rock-treatment-at-american-rep.html

Jane Eyre:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/06/movies/06eyre.html

Check out our Twitter hashtag for Ancient Drama reviews:

http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23ancientdrama

... and for Sword and Sandal flicks:

http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23swordandsandal
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OBITUARIES
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Ernst Badian:

http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2011/02/ernst-badian-professor-of-history-emeritus-85/

Edward Ullendorff:

http://announcements.thetimes.co.uk/obituaries/timesonline-uk/obituary.aspx?n=edward-ullendorff&pid=149164948

Douglas S. Parker,

http://hosting-tributes-24744.tributes.com/show/Douglass-Parker-90758249

Anson Rainey (tribute):

http://www.sbl-site.org/publications/article.aspx?ArticleId=871
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HUMOUR
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Internet archaeologists have found the ruins of the Friendster
civilization:

http://www.theonion.com/video/internet-archaeologists-find-ruins-of-friendster-c,14389/
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PODCASTS
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The Book and the Spade:

http://www.radioscribe.com/bknspade.htm

The Dig:

http://www.thedigradio.com/

Stone Pages Archaeology News:

http://news.stonepages.com/

Archaeologica Audio News:

http://www.archaeologychannel.org/AudioNews.asp

Naked Archaeology Podcast:

http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/
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PRAEFATIO


Dea Pax,
Pax Novae Romae,


Pax Senatus Populique Novi Romani,


Pax Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Pax civium Novorum Romanorum,


Pax deorum et mortalium,
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,

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 Pax,

Pax Novae Romae,


Pax Senatus Populique Novi Romani,


Pax Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,
Pax civium Novorum Romanorum,


Pax deorum et mortalium,


uti te ture commovendo bonas preces bene precatus sum,


eiusdem rei ergo macte lacte inferio esto!"




(Libation of milk is made.)




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



Pax et Concordia Populi Novi Romani Quiritium,


Pax et Concordia Senatus Populique Novi Romani,

Pax et Concordia Novae Romae,

Pax et Concordia deorum et mortalium,

Deae salutis et gloriae Senatus Populique Novi Romani,

hoc die ultimo ludorum Novorum Romanorum,

vos precor, veneror, quaesoque obtestorque:

uti pacem concordiamque et iustitiam constantem societati Novae Romae tribuatis;

utique Rem Publicam Populi Novi Romani Quiritium confirmetis, augeatis, adiuvetis,

omnibusque discordiis liberetis;

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 unificetis,

unum populum unamque gentem omnes qui se Romanos nominant faciatis,

unum populum in Nova Roma omnes Romanos hodiernos colligatis;

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 siritis; utique sietis volentes propitiae

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 faxitis,

uti ego me sentio dicere:

harum rerum ergo macte

hoc lacte libando,

hoc ture ommovendo

estote fitote volentes propitiae

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!


(Milk with honey and incense are sacrificed.)



(Libation of milk is made)



Mars Pater,


cuius mensis et feriae hodie sunt,

earundem rerum ergo,

macte thure dato esto fito volens propitius

Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,

Reique Publicae Populi Novi Romani Quiritium!


(Incense is sacrificed)



Ilicet!



(End of the sacrifice.)



PIACULUM



Iane,


Pax et 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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Sta. Cornelia Juliana Aeternia Omnibus in foro S.P.D.

Omnes, as we are winding down this fantastic Ludi, let us take a moment to
observe a moment of Pax. The Goddess of Peace & Harmony.

Below is a beautiful prayer written by Aedilician Cohor member M. Pompeius
Caninus, and I thank him for this wonderful contribution.


*Come, Peace, with your dainty tresses wreathed in laurels,
and let your gentle presence abide in the whole world.
Come, now, to us, the citizens of Nova Roma, with your bounty,
and grant our leaders a glory greater than war.
Teach us to stand and speak with honor and truth.
Bring us closer together, on common ground.
Instruct us on how to listen with empathy and fairness.
Protect us, Peace, and may Nova Roma, with you, last for ever.*

© M.Pompeius Caninus 2764(2011)

Vale bene in Pace Deorum,
Aeternia


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Here are the thirteenth and final 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.


Again send them private e-mail.

Vale Optime,

Aeternia


*Pax (Dies 13)*

1. Who were the parents of Pax?

2.In art Pax is depicted with what three items?

3. Pax is often associated with what season?


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EX OFFICIO P. ULLERI VENATORI GAII EQUITI CATONI CONSULES

Consular edictum acting under SCU on dual memberships - Number I

A. This consular edictum is issued under the authority of:

1. The Senatus Consultum Ultimum concerning the matter of dual
memberships, passed by the Senate of Nova Roma Inc. as recorded so
passed on 28th of February 2764.
2. Section I.B The Constitution of Nova Roma Inc.
3. Section V.E The Constitution of Nova Roma Inc.

B. Purpose: To apply the relevant articles of the Senatus Consultum
Ultimum on dual memberships (hereafter referred to as SCU DM) to the
citizen of Nova Roma Inc. (hereafter referred to as Nova Roma) named
in C.1 of this edictum.

C. Order:

1. This edictum shall apply to citizen Marcus Moravius Piscinus
Horatianus (hereafter referred to as #432).

2. #432 has authored posts, 83334, 83095, 81456 and 81450 on the
official Nova Roma Forum Romanum Yahoo! list (also known as the "Main
List" or "ML").

3. The content of these posts at (2) are deemed to constitute acts
contrary to Article 1 of the SCU DM, namely that #432 used, and
continues to use, his membership of Nova Roma to create, develop or
promote competing organizations and act negatively towards Nova Roma,
its citizenry, its image and reputation, its organization and actions
through the specific content of these posts.

4. It is further deemed that the specific purpose of such posts at
(2), as well as other posts, statements, communications and activities
made or committed by #432, was and is to injure/damage Nova Roma
through inciting citizens, especially those who are officials and/or
followers of the Religio Romana, to leave Nova Roma and/or join
existing or future organizations whose aim is the creation of a Roman
Republican State.

5. It is further deemed that under the authority of Article 2 SCU DM,
namely the empowerment to take every measure to prevent, avoid or
eliminate the situation created as a result of the acts specified in
(3) and (4) above, that the actions committed by #432 also, and in
addition to situations pertaining to Article 1 SCU DM, constitute the
offence of laesa patriae under section 21 of the Lex Salicia poenalis.

6. Under the authority of Article 2 SCU DM, namely the empowerment to
take every measure to prevent, avoid or eliminate the situation
created as a result of the acts specified in (3) and (4) above, the
Censors of Nova Roma are directed, by the authority vested in this
edictum that in turn is based on the authority of the SCU DM, to
immediately upon publication of this edict (or as soon as practicable
thereafter) terminate the Nova Roman citizenship of #432 by
communicating such fact to him at his most currently known active
email address. At the same time as the Censors so communicate the
details of termination to #432, they are further directed to remove
all personal details, photograph(s) and data, including his Nova Roman
name replacing such with "nemo" in all name fields, contained in the
censorial database in relation to #432 and to endorse in that database
as a notation in the record of #432 that the person formerly holding
the Nova Roman name associated with #432 is denied Nova Roman
citizenship, under any Nova Roman name and/or any macronational
identity details, in perpetuity under the authority of Article 2 SCU
DM.

7. Under the authority of Article 2 SCU DM, namely the empowerment to
take every measure to prevent, avoid or eliminate the situation
created as a result of the acts specified in (3) and (4) above,
further and in addition to (6), the Censors of Nova Roma are directed,
by the authority vested in this edictum that in turn is based on the
authority of the SCU DM, to take all steps practicable to prevent the
future issuance of the exact Nova Roman name associated with #432, or
the future issuance of the combination of praenomen, nomen and first
cognomen associated with #432. In the event that the exact name, or
the combination of praenomen, nomen and first cognomen, of #432 are
issued to any person applying for or holding Nova Roman citizenship,
then the Censors of Nova Roma shall immediately upon such detection
and/or notification, remove such a name and replace with another
combination that does not violate this prohibition.

8. Under the authority of Article 2 SCU DM, namely the empowerment to
take every measure to prevent, avoid or eliminate the situation
created as a result of the acts specified in (3) and (4) above,
further and in addition to (6) it is deemed that pursuant to (5) that
#432 be subject to the sentence of exactio for life as if he had been
duly and lawfully convicted of the offence of laesa patriae by a Nova
Roman court duly and properly constituted under any and all of the
requirements of the Lex Salicia iudiciaria and/or Lex Salicia
poenalis.

9. Under the authority of Article 2 SCU DM, namely the empowerment to
take every measure to prevent, avoid or eliminate the situation
created as a result of the acts specified in (3) and (4) above,
pursuant to (8) it is further deemed that all legal appeals against
such conviction and/or sentence, allowed by virtue of the Constitution
of Nova Roma or any lex, have been held, exhausted, with no appeal
recourse of any sort remaining, and that all such appeals failed and
the conviction and/or sentence were upheld.

10. Under the authority of Article 2 SCU DM, namely the empowerment to
take every measure to prevent, avoid or eliminate the situation
created as a result of the acts specified in (3) and (4) above, the
Censors of Nova Roma are directed, by the authority vested in this
edictum that in turn is based on the authority of the SCU DM, to
endorse in the Censorial database as a notation in the record of #432
that the person formerly holding the Nova Roman name associated with
#432 has also been deemed to have been convicted of laesa patriae and
is subject to the sentence of exactio for life. The Censors of Nova
Roma are further directed to communicate in the email to #432 at (6)
that he is additionally subject to this aforesaid conviction and
sentence.

11. Under the authority of Article 2 SCU DM, namely the empowerment to
take every measure to prevent, avoid or eliminate the situation
created as a result of the acts specified in (3) and (4) above, all
magistrates, governors, officials or citizens of Nova Roma acting as
owners, moderators, sysops, web masters or similar, to or for any and
all official groups, lists, webpages or other communication mediums,
including those such entities aforesaid representing themselves as, or
having the appearance of, part of the official structure of Nova Roma,
are directed, by the authority vested in this edictum that in turn is
based on the authority of the SCU DM, to immediately terminate all
memberships held, rights, privileges and/or access enjoyed, by #432 to
such communication entities aforesaid under their control, ownership
or moderation.

12. Under the authority of Article 2 SCU DM, namely the empowerment to
take every measure to prevent, avoid or eliminate the situation
created as a result of the acts specified in (3) and (4) above, the
Magister aranearius shall immediately remove and permanently delete
from the Nova Roman webpage/wiki and/or server, all entries/articles
about the person, career or history of #432, and all photographs of,
or taken/uploaded by, #432, and shall further amend any other entries
or references pertaining to #432 in such a manner that erases such
entries or references to #432 (excluding history logs), or as an
alternative to erasure if required to maintain the linguistic
integrity of the article replacing such incidences of the name of #432
with "nemo". Such proposed replacement, instead of erasure, must be
first reviewed and approved by the Consuls before such an alternative
to erasure is permitted. Under no circumstances shall #432 be used, or
any derivation thereof, as a replacement for the name held by #432.
Any former name(s) held by #432 shall be treated as though it/they
were the name #432 was/were holding at the time this edictum was
published.

13. A failure by any person so directed in this edictum to comply with
such a directive shall be deemed in itself to be an act contrary to
Article 1 of the SCU DM.

14. Under the authority of Section I.B of the Constitution of Nova
Roma, the order of legal precedence of this edictum shall protect it
from the effect of any alteration, revocation, expiration or other
change to any section of the Constitution, or lex, or other legal
authority cited in this edictum. Further, that order of legal
precedence shall protect any act taken by, or in pursuance of, this
edictum from the effects of any such aforesaid changes or other cited
occurrences.

15. Under the authority of Section I.B of the Constitution of Nova
Roma, the order of legal precedence of this edictum shall establish
the only means of alteration, revocation or similar to this edictum
and/or any/all of the directives pursuant to it, which shall be by way
of either dictatorial edict, or by way of consular edictum acting
under the authority of a senatus consultum ultimum.

16. Under the authority of Section V.E of the Constitution of Nova
Roma, and subject only to those provisions of V.E, this edictum, in
whole and/or part, together with any act taken by, or in pursuance of
this edictum, is not subject to any form of intercessio, veto,
interference, obstruction of any sort or authority.

Given under our hands this fourth day before the Ides of March in the
consulships of P. Ullerius Venator and C. Equitius Cato

P. Ullerius Venator
C. Equitius Cato
Consuls

Salve et Salvete;

Primus: I would like to thank one and all who sent me good wishes upon
my birthday. Such things help to buoy me up.

Secondly: I am indeed, aware of the content and wording of this
edict, my colleague appended my name with my full cooperation.

Some of the provisions may seem unduly harsh, but (as we have been
urged by some to be) they do appear to me to be fully historical and
Roman in practice. Also, the person named in the Edict has made it
clear that materials, the authorship of which can be attributed to
him, must be removed under his copyrights.

So, in some ways, our hands are bound to much of this action.

As always, I am willing to entertain objections, and my colleague and
I will discuss them. However, I shall not promise that changes will
be made.

--
In amicitia et fide
P Ullerius Stephanus Venator
Consul, Civis et Poeta

Q Caecilius Metellus pontifex Quiritibus salutem plurimam dicit.

Saluete, Quirites.

What follows is the calendar for the second full nundinum of the current
sacral year, starting 14 March 2011 through 22 March 2011. As always, I
shall be glad to answer whatever questions may be had.

Our second nundinum of the year consists of the following nine days:

- 14 March 2011 (pr. Id. Mar.): the day is nefastus publicus.
- 15 March 2011 (Id. Mar.): the day is nefastus publicus.
- 16 March 2011 (a.d. XVII Kal. Apr.): the day is fastus, and is a dies
ater.
- 17 March 2011 (a.d. XVI Kal. Apr.): the day is nefastus publicus.
- 18 March 2011 (a.d. XV Kal. Apr.): the day is comitialis.
- 19 March 2011 (a.d. XIV Kal. Apr.): the day is nefastus publicus.
- 20 March 2011 (a.d. XIII Kal. Apr.): the day is comitialis.
- 21 March 2011 (a.d. XII Kal. Apr.): the day is comitialis.
- 22 March 2011 (a.d. XI Kal. Apr.): the day is nefastus.

On all these days, the Feriae Marti are continued, having begun on the
Kalends of the month, and continuing through the 24th. These days are
all dies religiosi (also called 'uitiosi'), very similar to dies atri.

Di Romanis faueant!

C. Petronius Q. Metello s.p.d.,

> What follows is the calendar for the second full nundinum of the current sacral year,

Why do you recall this sort of year when the Romans changed the calendar in 153 BC.
Proof on the Fasti Praenestini:
"Kal. Ian. Annus nouus incipit quia eo die magistratus ineunt, quod coepit post Romam conditam anno DCI."

This reform made by the consul Q. Fulvius Nobilior.

This year 153 BC/601 aUc being the year which began the 6th century of Rome and initiates the new calendar with the January 1st as first day of the year. This calendar had always 355 days but after we had another reform made by the pontifex maximus C. Iulius Caesar himself.

I do not understand why you follow a calendar discarded from 153 BC with the odd name "sacral year"...

Optime vale.

C. Petronius Dexter
Arcoiali scribebat
a. d. III Idus Martias P. Vllerio C. Equitio coss.

Salvete omnes

Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Nova Roma.

Today the Ludi that we have been enjoying for the past thirteen days have come to an end, and this is the time to say goodbye. The religious observances have been made, and prayers have been offered to Pax and Concordia. The prayers were offered by Pontifex Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus He called for peace, for us, our homes and our families. In another poem that was read out, I was able to hear some of the words, and those that stood out for me was the call to bring us closer together on common ground. I think we really do need to come back together as one family, and forget the strife of the past. The words here were written by M.Pompeius Caninus.

Before we came on air I had been talking to people in the crowd about their visits to Rome and to the Ludi. Everyone agrees that it was a wonderful job, and everyone I spoke to is full of praise for the aedeles and their helpers, the group called the Happy Bees. They have been Busy Bees during the Ludi, but now that everything has gone well and they have reached the end of their labours, they are behaving like Happy Bees. I'm sure they will have a good party this evening.

Now, ladies and gentlemen, what we are going to see today is the final parade, as the magistrates and organisers celebrate their success by walking through the crowds and thanking everyone for being here throughout this great event. I have to tell you that all the commentators who you have heard from have been comparing notes, and we are absolutely agreed that this could only have been done here in Nova Roma, the best state in the known world.

Well, I believe that the parade will soon be coming this way. I have managed to get a lookout point just near where the parade will begin to split up as everyone goes their separate ways. They've made a small detour to the temple of Vesta, to thank the goddess for watching over one of the Happy Bees and helping to restore her. But here they come now.

First I can hear the band playing. They have an escort from the four factiones who have been supporting the various games, and their flags are being held up proudly by their representatives.

But just as they start coming into view, I can see the street boys marching along in front of them. There's one small boy who looks a bit weaker than the others, but he is doing his best to keep up. Oh, look at that, I wish you could see this ladies and gentlemen, the other boys are helping him. Well that's a really good sign of concord and harmony, because these boys often only have thoughts for themselves. Let's hope that is a good omen.

And now here are the Consuls and the Praetors, and here come the Censors and the other magistrates. But pride of place has to go to the Aediles who have organised these Ludi. What a lot of work they have done, ladies and gentlemen, they have worked hard and also played hard. And what's this, ah, its our little flower girl again with her tray full of the freshest meadow flowers, and the crowd are throwing handfuls into the street for Aeternia and her friends to walk on. Aeternia almost seems to be walking on air, so pleased with what she and her team have accomplished. She is smiling and waving to the crowd. And she is beckoning to the Happy Bees, - yes, here they come to salute her. All but one, that is, because Maria Caeca, who worked so hard during the run up to the Ludi, has been unable to be with them. But they have all been thinking of her, and have left a space in their line up where she would normally be. They all have their little Bee ensigns, and are marching along waving them to the crowd. Oh, and I can hear the crowd calling out to them to send their love to Caeca. And of course they are all nodding their heads and promising to do that.

And now we have some gladiators These are the ones who didn't get injured during their contests. They have all fought well, but there always have to be winners and losers, and sometimes chance plays a bigger part than training or equipment. Oh, and that's really appropriate, talking of luck, and chance, and fortune. Here is a wagon with lots of glittery decoration, and the people on the back have big dice and cards that they are holding up so that the crowd can see they are chancing their luck. Some are looking delighted because they have won, but others have clearly been less fortunate because they have got masks with glum faces.

Here is a wagon with a boat on it, and this reminds us of the Naumachia. There are the sailors, oh, and there at the bottom of the wagon are hands lifting up models of dolphins, sea horses, waves crashing against the sides of the boat, oh and look at that, right at the back are four girls dressed as mermaids, who are waving, combing their hair looking in mirrors. They are all sitting on rocks, surrounded by seaweed and starfish. Oh, that is just so clever, ladies and gentlemen. How right it is to see the sea battle remembered in the parade.

And here come some of the merchants. There's a huge wagon, drawn by two of those shire horses, and on the back is – well ladies and gentlemen, you should really see this. That's very clever. The wine merchant's wagon has a great vat, and his girls are dancing on grapes and waving vine branches. They really do look eye-catching, wearing skirts the colour of the must that is foaming around their feet. Some of his other assistants are handing out small tasters and taking orders for delivery. His trade should really have done well this year.

And here come a troupe of horses. These are from one of the livery stables, and they are looking their best. And he next wagon is the baker, with his wagon filled with bread and cakes. That's my favourite honey-cake, and I have managed to get some to take home with me. There is another merchant right behind him, and they have been working so hard feeding the crowds here this week. What a splendid way to show off their wares and keep the crowds fed and refreshed. Their order books should also be very full.

Ah, now we saw those before, its the wild animals, who are being taken to their special areas outside the city. They'll be back for future parades, and we should see them again during the parades. And here are the birds, complete with Aeternia's favourite, the hoopoe, with its great crown of feathers.

There are no soldiers in the parade today, ladies and gentlemen. The Seventh Cohort is preparing to leave for Britannia, and are hard at work making last-minute preparations for their march. We should be able to see their camp when we pass through the gates which are just up ahead.

And here are the dancing girls. Oh, you should see this ladies and gentlemen, the crowd is joining in with their dance, and several small girls obviously want to join this troupe of dancers when they grow up. There's that little boy who we saw earlier. He seems to have recovered from his marching steps, and – oh look – that must be his sister, who has been hugging him, and now she is dancing in the street with the other girls. Oh, what a lovely sight that makes- she looks so carefree and happy – and now she has dashed back to her brother, and their parents are beaming with pride in them both.

Well, ladies and gentlemen, the parade has reached the gates, and its beginning to break up and go its separate ways. So that is the end of the official part of the Ludi. We've all had a fantastic time here in Rome, we've made lots of new friends, we've entered the competitions, we've cheered during the contests, we've remained silent and respectful during the religious ceremonies, and we've joined in the after-hours celebrations.

And I suspect there are more celebrations planned. I can see that Aeternia and the Happy Bees have got something planned. I know that we commentators feel we deserve something to quench our thirsts, and it looks as if the crowd don't want to leave without finding their friends for a last farewell drink.

So goodbye from Rome, thanks for tuning in, and we will see you all at the next set of games here in Nova Roma. Goodbye everyone.

Valete omnes

Crispus