Cato omnibus in foro SPD

Hodiernus dies est Kalendae Septembribus; hic dies fastus est.

"THE Hamadryads were Wood-nymphs. Pomona was of this class. and no one
excelled her in love of the garden and the culture of fruit. She cared
not for forests and rivers, but loved the cultivated country, and
trees that bear delicious apples. Her right hand bore for its weapon
not a javelin, but a pruning-knife. Armed with this, she busied
herself at one time to repress the too luxuriant growths: and curtail
the branches that straggled out of place; at another, to split the
twig and insert therein a graft, making the branch adopt a nursling
not its own. She took care, too, that her favourites should not suffer
from drought, and led streams of water by them, that the thirsty roots
might drink. This occupation was her pursuit, her passion; and she was
free from that which Venus inspires. She was not without fear of the
country people, and kept her orchard locked, and allowed not men to
enter. The Fauns and Satyrs would have given all they possessed to win
her, and so would old Sylvanus, who looks young for his years, and
Pan, who wears a garland of pine leaves around his head. But Vertumnus
loved her best of all; yet he sped no better than the rest. O how
often, in the disguise of a reaper, did he bring her corn in a basket,
and looked the very image of a reaper! With a hay band tied round him,
one would think he had just come from turning over the grass.
Sometimes he would have an ox-goad in his hand, and you would have
said he had just unyoked his weary oxen. Now he bore a pruning-hook,
and personated a vine-dresser; and again, with a ladder on his
shoulder, he seemed as if he was going to gather apples. Sometimes he
trudged along as a discharged soldier, and again he bore a
fishing-rod, as if going to fish. In this way he gained admission to
her again and again, and fed his passion with the sight of her." -
Bullfinch's Mythology, X

"Bear me, Pomona, to thy citron groves,
To where the lemon and the piercing lime,
With the deep orange, glowing through the green,
Their lighter glories blend. Lay me reclined
Beneath the spreading tamarind, that shakes,
Fanned by the breeze, its fever-cooling fruit." - Thomson, "The Seasons"

The month of September is held in honor of Pomona. Pomona is the
goddess of fruit trees, gardens and orchards. She scorned the love of
Silvanus and Picus but married Vertumnus after he tricked her,
disguised as an old woman. Her high priest was called the flamen
Pomonalis. The pruning knife was her attribute. She is a uniquely
Roman goddess, and was particularly associated with the blossoming of
trees as opposed to the general harvest.

Pomona is usually associated with abundance. In 19th century statues
and building decorations she is usually shown carrying either a large
platter of fruit or a cornucopia. A nude statue of her is in the
fountain in the little park before the Plaza Hotel in New York City.


"O royal Hera, of majestic mien, aerial-formed, divine, Zeus' blessed
queen, throned in the bosom of cerulean air, the race of mortals is
thy constant care. The cooling gales they power alone inspires, which
nourish life, which every life desires. Mother of showers and winds,
from thee alone, producing all things, mortal life is known: all
natures share thy temperament divine, and universal sway alone is
thine, with sounding blasts of wind, the swelling sea and rolling
rivers roar when shook by thee. Come, blessed Goddess, famed almighty
queen, with aspect kind, rejoicing and serene." - Orphic Hymn 16 to Hera

"I sing of golden-throned Hera whom Rhea bare. Queen of the Immortals
is she, surpassing all in beauty: she is the sister and wife of
loud-thundering Zeus, - the glorious one whom all the blessed
throughout high Olympos reverence and honour even as Zeus who delights
in thunder." - Homeric Hymn XII To Hera

"The homage of our song is also due to Hera, the goddess of marriage,
who interests herself in every chorus and guards the approach to the
nuptial couch." - Aristophanes, Thesmophoriazusae 970

"The parents of the maidens died because of the wrath of the gods,
that they were reared as orphans by Aphrodite and received gifts from
other goddesses: from Hera wisdom and beauty of form, from Artemis
high stature, from Athena schooling in the works that befit women." -
Pausanias, Guide to Greece 10.30.1

Today is held in honor of Iuno Regina, wife of Iuppiter and Queen of
the Gods, and second member of he Capitoline Triad with Iuppiter and
Minerva. Iuno is the Roman Mother Goddess, known to the Greeks as
Hera, and her original name to the Romans was Iunonius. As Iuno
Moneta, guardian of wealth and money, she had a temple on the
Capitoline hill in Rome where the empire's coins were minted.

There is a strong possible etymology for Iuno in the Indo-European
root *yeu-, "vital force", which has such derivatives as the English
youth. Although such a derivation could possibly be consistent with an
origin as a mother goddess, it is more likely that the root *yeu- is
used in the same sense as other Latin words derived from it, such as
iuvenis ("young man", with derivatives such as juvenile and
rejuvenate), which would imply that Iuno's nature prior to the
syncretism of Greek and Roman mythology was more akin to Diana's, as a
maiden goddess of birth or midwifery. However, the Roman absorption of
Greek myth replaced earlier characteristics of Iuno with those of
Hera, extending her domain from birth to marriage and promoting her to
the role of Jupiter's wife and the queen of the gods. She could also
throw lightning bolts like Iuppiter.

Even more so than other major Roman deities, Iuno holds a large number
of significant and diverse epithets, names and titles representing
various aspects and roles of the goddess. In accordance with her
central role as a goddess of marriage, these include Interduca ("she
who leads the bride into marriage"), Domiduca ("she who leads the
bride to her new home"), Cinxia ("she who loses the bride's girdle").
However, many other epithets of Juno are less thematically linked.
Iuno's own warlike aspect among the Romans is apparent in her attire.
She often appeared armed and wearing a goatskin cloak, which was the
garment favored by Roman soldiers on campaign. This warlike aspect was
assimilated from the Greek goddess Athena, whose goatskin was called
the aegis.

Iuno is very frequently called Iuno Regina ("Juno the Queen"). This
aspect was the one named in the Temple of Iuppiter as part of the
Capitoline Triad, emphasizing that Iuno's role as the wife of Iuppiter
and queen of the gods is the most important in that context. There
were also temples of Iuno Regina on the Aventine Hill, in the Circus
Flaminius and in the area that became the Porticus Octaviae.

Valete bene!

Cato

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I've been hesitant to write on this topic, because, again, I have had to sort out what I think, and why. This is, I admit, an on-going and incomplete process, but I very much like these discussions, so I want to support them in any small way I can.



To be honest, I think of Clementia as more a public, political, or even magisterial virtue, rather than a private, personal one. Caesar was famous for his clementia .but I doubt there was anything altruistic in this. In Gaul, he was very much aware that a Foreign power wanting to rule a distant Province, where the population of the conquered vastly outnumber the number of the conquering force *must* do so using a balance of harshness when absolutely necessary, and a network of strong alliances. You don't get those alliances, or turn foes into friends (or neutral noncombatants at the very least) with over use of force. If you try that, you condemn yourself to constant, and increasing, use of that force, and you inevitably fail. So, Caesar used clementia very wisely, to make friends of the most powerful rulers in Gaul, and to put them in a position of obligation to him. Because he also used force, judiciously but spectacularly, he was successful in establishing, and then maintaining his position, and Gallia became one of the longest held and most productive of Rome's Provinces. Politically, again, he used clementia to gain influence, and to put certain people in a position of obligation to him. He was far less successful in this, partly, I think, because many of the people to whom he showed such kindness were as egotistical, proud, and often as, or nearly as, powerful as was he, and they saw his clementia as a yoke rather than an act of kindness.



I think it's very important not to get clementia confused with comitas, amicitia (friendship) or the Christian concept of forgiveness. It isn't any of these things, though there are similarities, and elements of it in all of them.



If asked for my personal working definition, I'd have to say that clementia is forbearing to use punitive measures to obtain vengeance, or retribution for a wrong, actual or perceived. For example, I think it can be demonstrated by a story I will tell on myself, not to flaunt any virtue I may possess, but because I know what happened, and what my motivations were.



Several years ago, I went Christmas shopping with a friend. I had a lot on my mind, involving gift lists, relatives, etc., and in taking one card out of my holder, another fell on to the counter. I didn't realize it, my friend was elsewhere, and the clerk didn't notice either. I didn't have cause to even look for it during the rest of the Holiday, and only understood what had happened when I got the bill. Seems someone found it and took it. Now, normally, I would have been on the phone immediately to the card company, but. The person charged less than $200, and all of it in a store that sold children's clothing and shoes, and not a high end store, either. It occurred to me that this person probably used it to buy presents for his or her children, and only used it for *that* purpose. I could have reported the theft, and I could have prosecuted the person. I chose not to, although I had the card cancelled, and a new card issued, and yes, I paid. At that time, I had a very good job, so I could, without serious inconvenience.

In other words, I had power that I could have exercised in this instance, but chose not to. I suspect that there are relatively few cases in which we ordinary mortals can exercise clementia in our everyday lives, but I think that recognizing them when they appear is valuable.



Valete bene!

C. Maria Caeca


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salve,
i would like to join your factio, but im still uncertain as to how
 
 
 
vale bene,

Ti. Aurelius Trio


"Consider your origin, you were not born to live like brutes, but to follow virtue and knowledge.”
 
                                                                                                                               Dante Alighieri 
 
Ti. Aurelius Trio

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Iulia Trioni S.P.D.

You are most welcome to join us at Factio Albatae!

Here is how to do it:
1) Go to your Album Civium page login http://www.novaroma.org/civitas/album and click the "My Account" button.
2)One of the options is "Racing Faction" – choose Albata as your faction
3)Once that is done, you can join the yahoo group! Include Roman Name.
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/factio_albata/?yguid=382046519

I see you have already made application to the group and have completed the other requirements! You are now a full member!

Welcome!!!

Vale bene

Julia

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> salve,
> i would like to join your factio, but im still uncertain as to how
>  
>  
>  
> vale bene,
>
> Ti. Aurelius Trio
>
>
> "Consider your origin, you were not born to live like brutes, but to follow virtue and knowledge.”
>  
>                                                                                                                                Dante Alighieri 
>  
> Ti. Aurelius Trio
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> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Avete omnes,

Cicero:
LII. [Â…]. For there is something which of its own intrinsic force draws us to itself, not catching us by any idea of emolument, but alluring us by its own dignity. Of this class are virtue, science, truth. And there is something else which seems desirable, not on account of its own excellence or nature, but on account of its advantage and of the utility to be derived from it--such as money.

>>>There are also some things formed of parts of these others in combination, which allure us and draw us after them by their own intrinsic character and dignity, and which also hold out some prospect of advantage to us, to induce us to seek it more eagerly, as friendship, and a fair reputation; and from these their opposites will easily be perceived, without our saying anything about them.<<<

But in order that the principle may be explained in the more simple way, the rules which we have laid down shall be enumerated briefly. For those which belong to the first kind of discussion are called honourable things; those which belong to the second, are called useful things; but this third thing, because it contains some portion of what is honourable, and because the power of what is honourable is the more important part, is perceived to be altogether a compound kind, made up of a twofold division; still it derives its name from its better part, and is called honourable. [Â…]
At present we will explain first the principles of what is honourable.

LIII. That which either wholly or in some considerable portion of it is sought for its own sake, we call honourable: and as there are two divisions of it, one of which is simple and the other twofold, let us consider the simple one first. In that kind, then, virtue has embraced all things under one meaning and one name;

>>>for virtue is a habit of the mind, consistent with nature, and moderation, and reason. <<<

Wherefore, when we have become acquainted with all its divisions, it will be proper to consider the whole force of simple honesty.
It has then four divisions--prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.
Prudence is the knowledge of things which are good, or bad, or neither good nor bad. Its parts are memory, intelligence, and foresight. Memory is that faculty by which the mind recovers the knowledge of things which have been.
Intelligence is that by which it perceives what exists at present. Foresight is that by which anything is seen to be about to happen, before it does happen.
Justice is a habit of the mind which attributes its proper dignity to everything, preserving a due regard to the general welfare.
Its first principles proceed from nature. Subsequently some practices became established by universal custom, from a consideration of their utility; afterwards the fear of the laws and religion sanctioned proceedings which originated in nature, and had been approved of by custom.

[Â…]Attention is that feeling by which men obey when they think those who are eminent for worth or dignity, worthy of some special respect and honour. Truth is that by which those things which are, or which have been previously, or which are about to happen, are spoken of without any alteration.

LIV. [Â…]
Temperance is the form and well-regulated dominion of reason over lust and other improper affections of the mind.
Its parts are continence, >>>clemency<<<, and modesty. Continence is that by which cupidity is kept down under the superior influence of wisdom.

>>>Clemency is that by which the violence of the mind, when causelessly excited to entertain hatred against some one else, is restrained by courtesy. <<<

Modesty is that feeling by which honourable shame acquires a valuable and lasting authority. And all these things are to be sought for themselves, even if no advantage is to be acquired by them. And it neither concerns our present purpose to prove this, nor is it agreeable to our object of being concise in laying down our rules.

M. TVLLI CICERONIS DE INVENTIONE LIBER SECVNDVS
Think like a Roman, Clementia in Republic Rome

Valete optime

Julia

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Gaius Tullius Valerianus <gaius.tullius.valerianus@...> wrote:
>
> Gaius Tullius Valerianus Germanicus omnibus in his foris S.P.D.
>
> *Salvete omnes! *Once again we continue the Roman Virtues Project, and this
> time we shall be examining the virtue of *Clementia.*
> *
> *
> *Clementia *is an often-overlooked Roman virtue. Gaius Iulius Caesar was
> famous for his *clementia, *but one could argue that it led to his death, as
> it seems his assassins were the recipients of his *clementia. *Octavian
> Augustus seems to have wanted to avoid the same "mistake," and so did not
> follow Caesar's footsteps in that regard - at least, that is my impression.
> But what is *clementia?*
> *
> *
> Our website defines *clementia *as follows: "Mercy" Mildness and gentleness.
>
> The Oxford Latin Dictionary defines *clementia *as follows:
> 1. Clemency, disposition to spare or pardon, leniency; complaisance.
> *b. *(personified)
> *c. *(as a special attribute of the Caesars) *d. *(of government, law)
> 2. (of the weather, climate, etc.) Mildness, genial character, clemency
>
> When most of us think of the Romans, we do not necessarily think of
> clemency. The Romans, like most ancient people, were a hard people, and had
> to be - theirs was a hard world. Romans (in general) seem harsh and even
> cruel compared with most moderns (again, generally). So is *clementia * really
> Roman? Is it really a Roman virtue? Certainly, it was famously held to be a
> virtue of Julius Caesar, and many of the emperors after him liked to
> have *clementia
> *attributed to them (whether or not they really possessed this virtue) . . .
> so certainly millions of Romans of the later Republic and early Empire
> believed it *was *a virtue. So great a virtue, in fact, that *Clementia *was
> even held to be a goddess, a divine quality with her own cultus (I would
> certainly recommend Anna J. Clark's* Divine Qualities: Cult and Community in
> Republican Rome *for those interested in this aspect of the virtues under
> discussion).
>
> So *Clementia *is a Roman virtue, even a Roman goddess. What is it? How do
> we practice and live *clementia, *as Romans? Who are the great exemplars of
> *clementia* (and yes, we can look at C. Iulius Caesar, but hopefully we have
> others, both ancient and modern)? Perhaps most importantly, how do reconcile
> the more familiar virtues of the Romans (like *firmitas, severitas, *and the
> others that call us to be stern and unrelenting) with *clementia, *which
> calls us to be mild, even gentle?
> How can we be both types of Romans? Is it even possible?
>
> I look forward to seeing what you all think!
>
> *Valete omnes!*
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Cato omnibus in foro SPD

Hodiernus dies est ante diem III Nones Septembris; haec dies
comitialis est.

"Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes gained the name of Epimanes by his
conduct. Escaping from his attendants at court, he would often be seen
wandering about in all parts of the city with one or two companions.
He was chiefly found at the silversmiths' and goldsmiths' workshops,
holding forth at length and discussing technical matters with the
moulders and other craftsmen. He used also to condescend to converse
with any common people he met, and used to drink in the company of the
meanest foreign visitors to Antioch. Whenever he heard that any of the
young men were at an entertainment, he would come in quite
unceremoniously with a fife and a procession of musicians, so that
most of the guests got up and left in astonishment. He would
frequently put off his royal robes, and, assuming a white toga, go
round the market-place like a candidate, and, taking some by the hand
and embracing others, would beg them to give him their vote, sometimes
for the office of aedile and sometimes for that of tribune. Upon
being elected, he would sit upon the ivory curule chair, as the Roman
custom is, listening to the lawsuits tried there, and pronouncing
judgement with great pains and display of interest. In consequence
all respectable men were entirely puzzled about him, some looking upon
him as a plain simple man and others as a madman. His conduct too was
very similar as regards the presents he made. To some people he used
to give gazelles' knucklebones, to others dates, and to others money.
Occasionally he used to address people he had never seen before when
he met them, and make them the most unexpected kind of presents. But
in the sacrifices he furnished to cities and in the honours he paid to
the gods he far surpassed all his predecessors, as we can tell from
the temple of Olympian Zeus at Athens and the statues round the altar
at Delos. He also used to bathe in the public baths, when they were
full of common people, having jars of the most precious ointments
brought in for him; and on one occasion when some one said to him,
'How lucky you are, you kings, to use such scents and smell so sweet!'
he answered nothing at the time, but next day, when the man was having
his bath, he came in after him and had a huge jar of most precious
ointment called stacte poured over his head, so that all the bathers
jumped up and rolled themselves in it, and by slipping in it created
great amusement, as did the king himself." Polybius, "Roman Histories"
XXVI.I.1-14

Valete bene!

Cato

Cato Cornelio Sullae omnibusque in foro SPD

Sorry for the late respones. Please send them to the praetors or consuls (again) at your convenience!

Vale et valete bene,

Cato

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Robert Woolwine <robert.woolwine@...> wrote:
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> Ave,
>
> For those of us who have emailed you on suggestions before...do we need to
> re-email them or do you still have them?
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Sulla
>
> On Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 10:19 AM, Cato <catoinnyc@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > C. Equitius Cato consul omnibus in foro SPD
> >
> > My fellow Nova Romans, I have been informed that our new cista is up and
> > running and can be used by us at any time now.
> >
> > We can now call the comitia to vote on legislation and elections.
> >
> > I encourage you all to consider what legislative ideas you might have and
> > present them to the appropriate miagistrate(s).
> >
> > Valete bene!
> >
> > Cato
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Salvete Consuls et Praetors,

If Praetors Caesars proposals for constitutional reform are ready I would suggest we place them
on the ballot asap and before the people for a long and vigorous debate.

Valete

Ti. Galerius Paulinus
Tribune et Senator


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Salve amice

Working on it ;) but not completed yet. Before we even get to that stage I would prefer the consuls reiewed the proposals and if they approve of them submit them to the Senate for debate, and then to the people. The mistake in the past was to rush to the people, get a constitutional change measure passed then come to the senate expecting a rubber stamp to be applied, only to have the measure fail because of the 2/3rds rule.

Hopefully it will be ready and eventually before the people before the end of this year.

Vale bene
Caesar

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> From: Timothy or Stephen Gallagher <spqr753@...>
> Subject: RE: [Nova-Roma] Constitutional Proposals
> To: "Nova-Roma" <nova-roma@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Saturday, September 3, 2011, 11:56 AM
>
> Salvete Consuls et Praetors,
>
> If Praetors Caesars proposals for constitutional reform are
> ready I would suggest we place them
> on the ballot asap and before the people for a long and
> vigorous debate.
>
> Valete
>
> Ti. Galerius Paulinus
> Tribune et Senator
>      
>         
>           
>  
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Cato omnibus in foro SPD

Hodiernus dies est pridie Nones septembris; haec dies comitialis est.

"He served his quaestorship most splendidly. When he was aedile he
gave the Roman people twelve exhibitions, that is one for each month,
at his own expense; at times, indeed, he provided five hundred pairs
of gladiators, and never less than a hundred and fifty. He produced a
hundred wild beasts of Libya at once, and likewise at one time a
thousand bears. There exists also today a remarkable wild-beast hunt
of his, pictured in Gnaeus Pompey's 'House of the Beaks'; this palace
belonged to him and to his father and grandfather before him until
your privy-purse took it over in the time of Philip. In this picture
at the present day are contained two hundred stags with antlers shaped
like the palm of a hand, together with stags of Britain, thirty wild
horses, a hundred wild sheep, ten elks, a hundred Cyprian bulls, three
hundred red Moorish ostriches, thirty wild asses, a hundred and fifty
wild boars, two hundred chamois, and two hundred fallow deer. And all
these he handed over to the people to be killed on the day of the
sixth exhibition that he gave." - Vopiscus, Historia Augusta, "The
First Gordian" 5-8

"He also gave the Romans their pleasures, and noted ones, too, and he
bestowed largesses also. He celebrated a triumph over the Germans and
the Blemmyae, and caused companies from all nations, each of them
containing up to fifty men, to be led before his triumphal procession.
He gave in the Circus a most magnificent wild-beast hunt, at which all
things were to be the spoils of the people. Now the manner of this
spectacle was as follows: great trees, torn up with the roots by the
soldiers, were set up on a platform of beams of wide extent, on which
earth was then thrown, and in this way the whole Circus, planted to
look like a forest, seemed, thanks to this new verdure, to be putting
forth leaves. Then through all the entrances were brought in one
thousand ostriches, one thousand stags and one thousand wild-boars,
then deer, ibexes, wild sheep, and other grass-eating beasts, as many
as could be reared or captured. The populace was then let in, and each
man seized what he wished. Another day he brought out in the
Amphitheatre at a single performance one hundred maned lions,84 which
woke the thunder with their roaring. All of these were slaughtered as
they came out of the doors of their dens, and being killed in this way
they afforded no great spectacle. For there was none of that rush on
the part of the beasts which takes place when they are let loose from
cages. Besides, many, unwilling to charge, were despatched with
arrows. Then he brought out one hundred leopards from Libya, then one
hundred from Syria, then one hundred lionesses and at the same time
three hundred bears; all of which beasts, it is clear, made a
spectacle more vast than enjoyable. 8 He presented, besides, three
hundred pairs of gladiators, among whom fought many of the Blemmyae,
who had been led in his triumph, besides many Germans and Sarmatians
also and even some Isaurian brigands." - op. cit., "Probus" 1-7

"There were thirty-two elephants at Rome in the time of Gordian (of
which he himself had sent twelve and Alexander ten), ten elk, ten
tigers, sixty tame lions, thirty tame leopards, ten belbi or hyenas,
p445a thousand pairs of imperial gladiators, six hippopotami, one
rhinoceros, ten wild lions, ten giraffes, twenty wild asses, forty
wild horses, and various other animals of this nature without number.
All of these Philip presented or slew at the secular games. All these
animals, wild, tame, and savage, Gordian intended for a Persian
triumph; but his official vow proved of no avail, for Philip presented
all of them at the secular games, consisting of both gladiatorial
spectacles and races in the Circus, that were celebrated on the
thousandth anniversary of the founding of the City, when he and his
son were consuls." - op. cit., "The Third Gordian" 1-3

"It is mentioned as a proof of the growing magnificence of the age
that in the Ludi Circenses, exhibited by the curule aediles P.
Cornelius Scipio Nasica and P. Lentulus, B.C. 168, there were 63
African panthers and 40 bears and elephants. From about this time
combats with wild beasts probably formed a regular part of the Ludi
Circenses, and many of the curule aediles made great efforts to obtain
rare and curious animals, and put in requisition the services of their
friends. Elephants are said to have first fought in the Circus in the
curule aedileship of Claudius Pulcher, B.C. 99, and twenty years
afterwards, in the curule aedileship of the two Luculli, they fought
against bulls. A hundred lions were exhibited by Sulla in his
praetorship, which were destroyed by javelin-men sent by king Bocchus
for the purpose. This was the first time that lions were allowed to be
loose in the Circus; they were previously always tied up. The games,
however, in the curule aedileship of Scaurus B.C. 58 surpassed
anything the Romans had ever seen; among other novelties he first
exhibited an hippopotamos and five crocodiles in a temporary canal or
trench.

The occasions on which venationes were exhibited have been
incidentally mentioned above. They seem to have been first confined to
the Ludi Circenses, but during the later times of the republic, and
under the empire, they were frequently exhibited on the celebration of
triumphs, and on many other occasions, with the view of pleasing the
people. The passion for these shows continued to increase under the
empire, and the number of beasts sometimes slaughtered seems almost
incredible. At the consecration of the great amphitheatre of Titus,
5000 wild beasts and 4000 tame animals were killed, and in the games
celebrated by Trajan, after his victories over the Dacians, there are
said to have been as many as 11,000 animals slaughtered. Under the
emperors we read of a particular kind of venatio, in which the beasts
were not killed by bestiarii, but were given up to the people, who
were allowed to rush into the area of the circus and carry away what
they pleased. On such occasions a number of large trees, which had
been torn up by the roots, was planted in the circus, which thus
resembled a forest, and none of the more savage animals were admitted
into it." - Sir William Smith (ed.), AD 1813-1893

The Circenses Ludi began today and continued until a.d. XIII Kalendas
Octobris. Despite the stereotypical image of Rome's national sport
being feeding assorted malcontents to the lions, the only sport which
really could lay claim to being 'the national sport' was chariot
racing. Given that the procession of the Ludi Romani went to the
Circus Maximus, with its capacity of possibly 150,000, it's not
surprising that ludi circenses formed a large part of the festivities.
Outside of the thrill of the races themselves the Circus Maximus was
also one of the very few venues where seating was not segregated
according to sex, and if we believe the poet Ovid, it was a great
place to meet and rub shoulders (literally) with future spouses and
persons one intended to have a less permanent relationship with.
After the building of the Flavian Amphitheater (popularly known as the
Colosseum), the last two spectacles were moved to that site. Although
these amphitheater sports were popular enough, the chariot races in
the Circus Maximus remained the favorite spectator sport of the
Romans. Chariot races were a main feature of the Ludi Romani (along
with military parades), but were also part of the other ludi. Roman
not only loved the tremendous excitement of these dangerous high speed
races, but they were also fanatical about their support of the various
racing factions that derived their names from the colors worn by their
charioteers: the red, green, blue, and white. The fanaticism of the
spectators sometimes led to disturbances in the grandstand. The
factions were owned by businessmen and included the horses, chariots,
stables, equipment, and drives, who were mostly slaves (although
successful became very wealthy and purchased their freedom). The
owners rented the horses, chariots, and drivers to the public
officials in charge of the ludi.

The festival was originally held on Idibus Octobribus to commemorate
the dedication of the temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus (509 or 507
B.C.). As might be expected, even though the festival expanded in
length in both directions, this was the "high point" of the whole
thing and by the late Republic, there were a number of feasts (epuli)
to honour Jupiter and/or assorted divinities closely associated with
him (they are somewhat confusing). The earliest such epulum, which
possibly dates from 509 B.C., if not earlier, seems to be the epulum
Iovi which only involved senatorial types. Later we hear of an epulum
Iovi, Iunoni, Minervae (i.e. the Capitoline triad) and one in honour
of Minerva alone. By the turn of the second century A.D., however,
these (and other) epulones required major organization (presumably
because more people were allowed to take part in some of them) and so
in 196 B.C. we hear of a college of three epulones -- three special
magistrates -- whose sole task was to organize such banquets. By the
end of the Republic,ten such magistrates were needed.

Valete bene!

Cato

Cato omnibus in foro SPD

Just to let the citizens know, I have asked our augurs to take auspices for a session of the Senate to run from a.d. XVI Kal. Oct. until a.d. VI Kal. Oct. If they prove favorable, we will entertain and and all ideas for legislation that the citizens may have.

valete bene!

Cato
Consul

Salvete Omnes;

Firstly, I recently came very close to resigning in a fit of very dark
mood; friends and colleagues dissuaded me from publishing that letter.

I realize that I have been an absentee Consul and Cives, I can only
but apologize for not keeping you all better updated on my health and
the interference it has played.

Today, I popped the hinges off the door, which locked me into my
solitary musings.

I have much, I realize, to be content with, and even happy. I have
one great nephew who is just now 14 months old. My 2nd eldest niece
is expecting her 1st child (a daughter) any day now. My 3rd eldest
niece called to tell me that she is expecting a daughter in the
spring, and that her longtime boyfriend has proposed marriage. All 4
of my nieces have good men in their lives. One nephew has a good
relationship going on, and is seeking a path to a commission in the
USMC (something I totally did not expect from him). My other nephew
has been clean and sober for over 5 months, and is subsequently doing
well in college (got 2 A's and a B in summer classes).

My mom has adjusted well to the passing last year of my dad and her
father, as well as the death just 2 years earlier of her baby brother.

My eldest sister graduated Magna Cum Laude from Elms College with an
MA in Fine Arts. My younger sister is a trusted senior analyst with
Hanover Insurance. My brother is in a long term, happy relationship.

My wife and I have been friends for 34 years as of this weekend.

My boyhood home, my parents house, escaped damage during both tornado
and tropical storm.

My physical health continues to have its ups and downs, but
emotionally, while not 100%, I am out of the deep darkness and into
the twilight.

No promises of great deeds to come, but I shall read the message
backlog and communicate with my colleague, the Consul Cato.

...and the spark for this? I was counseling a friend about their
troubles. "...you go on because it is not only right, it is what you
do..." was my reply when they asked what made life worth continuing.
I was trying to explain what I had been contemplating about life
lessons from my dad, mom and other elders of my family.

And so, I shall go on, because it is right, and it is (ultimately) what I do.

Be well!

Valete - Venator

Salve Venator!

It's great to hear that there are some great positive things going on your
life. And lots of babies! :-)

Vale,
Diana

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven "Venator" Robinson" <p.ullerius.stephanus@...>
To: <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com>; <Nova_roma_@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2011 8:09 PM
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Venator lives...


> Salvete Omnes;
>
> Firstly, I recently came very close to resigning in a fit of very dark
> mood; friends and colleagues dissuaded me from publishing that letter.
>
> I realize that I have been an absentee Consul and Cives, I can only
> but apologize for not keeping you all better updated on my health and
> the interference it has played.
>
> Today, I popped the hinges off the door, which locked me into my
> solitary musings.
>
> I have much, I realize, to be content with, and even happy. I have
> one great nephew who is just now 14 months old. My 2nd eldest niece
> is expecting her 1st child (a daughter) any day now. My 3rd eldest
> niece called to tell me that she is expecting a daughter in the
> spring, and that her longtime boyfriend has proposed marriage. All 4
> of my nieces have good men in their lives. One nephew has a good
> relationship going on, and is seeking a path to a commission in the
> USMC (something I totally did not expect from him). My other nephew
> has been clean and sober for over 5 months, and is subsequently doing
> well in college (got 2 A's and a B in summer classes).
>
> My mom has adjusted well to the passing last year of my dad and her
> father, as well as the death just 2 years earlier of her baby brother.
>
> My eldest sister graduated Magna Cum Laude from Elms College with an
> MA in Fine Arts. My younger sister is a trusted senior analyst with
> Hanover Insurance. My brother is in a long term, happy relationship.
>
> My wife and I have been friends for 34 years as of this weekend.
>
> My boyhood home, my parents house, escaped damage during both tornado
> and tropical storm.
>
> My physical health continues to have its ups and downs, but
> emotionally, while not 100%, I am out of the deep darkness and into
> the twilight.
>
> No promises of great deeds to come, but I shall read the message
> backlog and communicate with my colleague, the Consul Cato.
>
> ...and the spark for this? I was counseling a friend about their
> troubles. "...you go on because it is not only right, it is what you
> do..." was my reply when they asked what made life worth continuing.
> I was trying to explain what I had been contemplating about life
> lessons from my dad, mom and other elders of my family.
>
> And so, I shall go on, because it is right, and it is (ultimately) what I
> do.
>
> Be well!
>
> Valete - Venator
>

Salve!

Apologies to the list for posting what is, essentially, a personal request,
but it's all in the service of the Ludi. Noctua (gods, I hope I spelled
that correctly!) Could you contact me, at the above address, ASAP? I'm
about to take your name in vain, and I'd prefer to do so *with* your
permission, LOL!

Gratias tibi ago!
C. Maria Caeca

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


Greetings Omnes!!


This is the second call for Chariot Race submissions.. The time has come to
rally your factions, pick your Driver and SUBMIT your Chariot.


Albata
Praesina
Russata

I cannot see you idly stand by while *VENETA* claims Victory overall, so
reach down inside and grab your inner fire and bring to it the table for
Veneta truly has theirs...


Want to submit a chariot e-mail the gracious C. Maria Caeca at
c.mariacaeca@...

If you need help with how to do Chariot Racing 101 and help Latinizing your
Chariot please contact myself, C. Maria Caeca, and the Magistra A. Tullia
Scholastica we will help and figure this put for you. We are part of the
Aedilician Cohors and in a sense we're here to help even with
cheerleading...

Entries are due by September 9, 2764 (2011) which is Dies 1 of the Ludi...

P.S. winner of the Chariot Races gets a nice victory party thrown by the CA
Cohors

Vale quam Optime,
Statia Cornelia Aeternia (Aedilis Curulis)


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


The Aedile finds herself in a generous mood today and thought what a great
way to get everyone psyched up for the upcoming Ludi (September 9, 2764)
than to give a teasing preview of the upcoming contests! (shakes blue fuzzy
pom-pom's).

*<<clicks on megaphone>>*


*Behold Contest Number Prima*:

Created, constructed, and conjured, and will be manned by the Curule Aedile
herself (moi)..

*The Mythologicum Animalia Certamen!
*
Aeternia scripsit: This Quiz is all about Creatures, and not any creatures,
but Mythological Creatures, and nothing but. So if you know your mythology,
this mythical delight will tantalize your cerebral senses. Each day of the
Ludi, a different creature of myth will be presented and quiz questions.
Beware this is not your Aunt Clodia's or Uncle Aggripa's mythology, this is
a labyrinth, can you tame the labyrinth or will the labyrinth tame you aha!

**Further details about the Mythologicum Animalia Certamen will be revealed
on Opening day of the Ludi.

*Behold Contest Number Secunda: The Essay Contest*

This is going to be a great topic as I promised earlier, this was also
thought up in the laboratory known as my brain.

Aeternia scripsit: 1000 word minimum Essay form on the following Topic:

"If You were a Roman Senator in 44 B.C., what role would you have played in
the assassination of C. Iulius Caesar, would you be a Conspirator or an
Abetter?"

Details must also include: Role in Roman Society (basically would you be
popular person amongst your peers or disliked), Who were your friends in the
Roman Senate? How did you become a Senator and what steps did you take?
Why/Why not Caesar should have not been assassinated?

Our judging panel so far consists of four fantastic individuals.... *snaps
kudos*

A. Tullia Scholastica--- Magistra et Senator
C. Tullius Valerianus-- Magister, Augur, et Tribune
V. Valerius Volusus--Member of the Aedilician Cohors

and a surprise Senator who shall be revealed on the day of Ludi.. If anyone
of the known academic nature would like to be a judge of this most nifty
contest please contact me at musesdream@..., I will allow for one more
person to be a judge, but you must convince me...

Further details of the Essay contest will be presented by Valerius Volusus
on the opening day of the Ludi.

I know everyone everyone is wondering about the Latinitas Quiz, yes there is
one not to fret... But I'm not the conductor of the Latin quizzes, citizens
you must sweetly beseech my Primus Scriba Cn. Cornelius Lentulus for he is
Master of the Latin Keys, for any tidbits of information.

Some gentle and friendly reminders for all the new cives who are coming
in.. For Quizzes and Essays send reponses and entries off-list to the
appropriate contest presenters. Eagle eyes on all the posts :-)

Alas you have a preview, but that is all the preview you shall receive.. The
rest you must wait for until September 9th Opening day of the Ludi..

That was my gameshow hostess moment done and done <<clicks off megaphone>>

Vale quam Optime,
Aeternia (Human Cheerleading Squad)













--
*"Fortes fortuna iuvat"*


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

Yes it's me again, hopefully this is the last announcement for today
regarding the upcoming Ludi.. Trying to get a lot of announcements out now,
so things are a smooth stream on the 9th.

*<<clicks on megaphone>>*

If you have noticed we took a different direction regarding the Literary
Contest this time around...

But that does* not *mean that you cannot post poetry during the games
especially composed poetry from actual cives. No we want to see your poetry.
If you would like to write something regarding a particular Deity, myself
and also my Prima Scriba C. Maria Caeca have the roster, we will gladly
e-mail the list to you.. Or you want to write something but you're not sure
if it's appropriate for the themes of the Ludi, again get in touch with me
at musesdream@... or e-mail Caeca.

The Aedilician Cohors as a whole strongly supports the Arts 100%, and we
encourage our fellow citizens to find their inner muse and let that
inspiration flow free, especially during the Ludi the Cohors puts on.

Be as creative as you want, just keep it proper and clean is all we humbly
ask..


Yes I think I'm officially done now :-)

Vale quam Optime,
Statia Cornelia Aeternia (Aedilis Curulis)


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Salvete omnes!

I strongly second that invitation, but then ...I would. You know, the thing that makes our Ludi really special, and really come to life is *your* participation. So, help us celebrate our gods, the history of our chosen ancestors, and our own Republic with your contest entries, your chariots (hint, hint), and your creative efforts! Oh, and your comments, too. This is one time when a bit of frivolity and levity is encouraged! One more thing ...there *will* be an Albata party this time, and yes, I will be hosting it. Any who came to the last one knows that I throw good parties! So ...let's play!

Valete bene!
C. Maria Caeca

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Salve,


Ack! Oh dear typo gremlins pixxed me..

Okay reposting the Essay contest i texts on what it's supposed to properly
say..



*Behold Contest Number Secunda: The Essay Contest*

This is going to be a great topic as I promised earlier, this was also
thought up in the laboratory known as my brain.

Aeternia scripsit: 1000 word minimum Essay form on the following Topic:

"If You were a Roman Senator in 44 B.C., what role would you have played in
the assassination of C. Iulius Caesar, would you be a Conspirator or an
Abetter (basically spared him)?"

Details must also include: Role in Roman Society (basically would you be
popular person amongst your peers or disliked), Who were your friends in the
Roman Senate? How did you become a Senator and what steps did you take?
Give your reasons as to why Caesar should have been assassinated or should
he have not been assassinated? Basically a Why/Why not scenario depending
on which POV the entrant decides to take.

Hopefully we all are clear now on what the Essay is supposed to be about.

Vale bene,
Aeternia

*"Fortes fortuna iuvat"*


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Gaius Tullius Valerianus Germanicus omnibus in his foris S.P.D.

*Salvete omnes!*
*
*
As we continue with the Roman Virtues project, I would like to thank
those who contributed to the discussions so far, and especially those who
contributed their thoughts on *Clementia*. I was glad to read the
discussion, although I had less time to participate and contribute (and I
had even less to say that wasn't said already). So thanks again, especially
for keeping the discussions productive and civil.
This week, we focus on the Roman virtue of *Dignitas - *probably one of
the most difficult virtues to define. What is *Dignitas? *The word derives
from the adjective *dignus-a-um, *roughly similar to "worthy" in English, so
*dignitas *is roughly "worthiness" - a sense of worthiness, or self-worth.

Our website defines *Dignitas *thus: "Dignity" A sense of self-worth,
personal pride.

The Oxford Latin Dictionary defines *Dignitas *thus:
1. Fitness (for a task, etc., stated or imputed), suitability, worthiness.
2. The quality of being worthy, excellence. *b. *visual impressiveness or
distinction. *c. *impressiveness, dignity (of style, gesture, etc.)
3. Rank, status. *b. *a position conferring rank, etc., office. *c. *(pl.,
meton.) persons of high rank or position
4. Standing, esteem, importance. *b. *a condition in which one enjoys one's
own and other's esteem, honour

What is the virtue of *Dignitas? *What was the importance of *Dignitas
*to the ancient Romans, and more importantly, to us as Romans today? How do
we practice *Dignitas, *and what is its importance in our lives? Who are the
great exemplars of *Dignitas *among ancient and modern Romans?

To some extent, I think, we can understand *dignitas *as being like
the concept of "face" - one builds one's *Dignitas *with one's own words and
deeds, and from one's own sense of the worthiness of one's accomplishments.
It is like taking rightful pride in oneself, one's being, one's choices. One
can "lose face" if one's worthiness is not acknowledged, or worse, is
disrespected. This it was that in the last century of the Roman Republic,
Roman society was torn apart by men defending their *dignitas *from
perceived affronts. Considering the negative effects, was *Dignitas *really
a virtue?
I would argue that it *is *a virtue worthy of our consideration.
*Dignitas
*is more than just English "dignity," or sense of one's own position and
worth. It is also a sense of one's own accomplishment, a sense of *self - *in
some way similar to the modern concept of an *ego. *It is largely a
self-constructed sense of self. In some ways, it almost corresponds to
Judaeo-Christian ideas of the "soul," and to the sense of self that it is
the goal of Buddhist practice to eradicate from the practitioner. The
ancient Romans considered this an essential part of being human, and
certainly of being Roman, hence the fact that it could even lead to wars (an
attack on another's *Dignitas *was an attack not just on his "dignity" but
upon his very essence, his very self and selfhood, his very *soul, *and so
could not be ignored).

I look forward to seeing what you all think!

*Valete!*


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Salvete omnes,



What do I hear? Russata we need more chariots!!! We can't let Veneta win!!



GO RUSSATA!!!!!!



Valete,

Crassus



From: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of Belle Morte Statia
Sent: segunda-feira, 5 de Setembro de 2011 22:37
To: nova-roma; Nova_roma_@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Nova-Roma] **Announcement** Calling ALL Factions -- Second Call
for Chariot Entries





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

Greetings Omnes!!

This is the second call for Chariot Race submissions.. The time has come to
rally your factions, pick your Driver and SUBMIT your Chariot.

Albata
Praesina
Russata

I cannot see you idly stand by while *VENETA* claims Victory overall, so
reach down inside and grab your inner fire and bring to it the table for
Veneta truly has theirs...

Want to submit a chariot e-mail the gracious C. Maria Caeca at
c.mariacaeca@... <mailto:c.mariacaeca%40gmail.com>

If you need help with how to do Chariot Racing 101 and help Latinizing your
Chariot please contact myself, C. Maria Caeca, and the Magistra A. Tullia
Scholastica we will help and figure this put for you. We are part of the
Aedilician Cohors and in a sense we're here to help even with
cheerleading...

Entries are due by September 9, 2764 (2011) which is Dies 1 of the Ludi...

P.S. winner of the Chariot Races gets a nice victory party thrown by the CA
Cohors

Vale quam Optime,
Statia Cornelia Aeternia (Aedilis Curulis)

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PETRONELL-CARNUNTUM, Austria (AP) � They lived in cells barely big enough
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those at a sensational scientific discovery unveiled Monday: The
well-preserved ruins of a gladiator school in Austria.

The Carnuntum ruins are part of a city of 50,000 people 28 miles (45
kilometers) east of Vienna that flourished about 1,700 years ago, a major
military and trade outpost linking the far-flung Roman empire's Asian
boundaries to its central and northern European lands.

Mapped out by radar, the ruins of the gladiator school remain underground.
Yet officials say the find rivals the famous Ludus Magnus � the largest of
the gladiatorial training schools in Rome � in its structure. And they say
the Austrian site is even more detailed than the well-known Roman ruin, down
to the remains of a thick wooden post in the middle of the training area, a
mock enemy that young, desperate gladiators hacked away at centuries ago.

"(This is) a world sensation, in the true meaning of the word," said Lower
Austrian provincial Governor Erwin Proell.

The archaeological park Carnuntum said the ruins were "unique in the world
... in their completeness and dimension."

The gladiator complex is part of a 10-square kilometer (3.9-square mile)
site over the former city, an archaeological site now visited by hundreds of
thousands of tourists a year. Officials told reporters they had no date for
the start of excavations of the school, saying experts needed time to settle
on a plan that conserves as much as possible.

"If one has a major injury then you first do a series of CT scans before you
let a surgeon do his work," explained Wolfgang Neubauer, director of the
Ludwig Bolzman Institute, which participated in the discovery.

Digging at the city site began around 1870, but only 0.5 percent of the
settlement has been excavated, due to the enormity of what lies beneath and
to the painstaking process of restoring what already has been unearthed.

Virtual video presentations Monday of the former Carnuntum gladiator school
showed images of the ruins underground that morphed into what the complex
must have looked like in the third century.

It was definitely a school of hard knocks.

"A gladiator school was a mixture of a barracks and a prison, kind of a
high-security facility," said the Roemisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum, one
of the institutes involved in finding and evaluating the discovery. "The
fighters were often convicted criminals, prisoners-of-war, and usually
slaves."

Still, there were some perks for the men who sweated and bled for what they
hoped would at least be a few brief moments of glory before their demise.

At the end of a dusty and bruising day, they could pamper their bodies in
baths with hot, cold and lukewarm water. And hearty meals of meat, grains
and cereals were plentiful for the men who burned thousands of calories in
battle each day for the entertainment of others.

Thick walls surround 11,000 square meters (13,160 sq. yards) of the site,
and the school and its adjacent buildings stretch over 2,800 square meters
((3,350 square yards).

Inside, a courtyard was ringed by living quarters and other buildings and
contained a round, 19-square meter (23-square yard) training area � a small
stadium overlooked by wooden seats and the terrace of the chief trainer.

The complex also contained about 40 tiny sleeping cells for the gladiators;
a large bathing area; a training hall with heated floors and assorted
administrative buildings. Outside the walls, radar scans show what
archeologists believe was a cemetery for those killed during training.

The institute said the training area was where the men's "market value and
in end effect their fate" was decided. At the same time, it gave them a
small chance for survival, fame, and possibly liberty.

"If they were successful, they had a chance to advance to 'superstar' status
� and maybe even achieve freedom," said Carnuntum park head Franz Humer.


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Ave Crasse, avete cives,

Never fear the Venatae will not win, that distinction goes to the Albatae!

Vale, et valete, bene!

Julia
Domina Factionis Albatae
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/factio_albata/

P.S. Maria soror mea I shall send you my entrees as soon as my Internet is back up. Nashville just can't seem to get it together when it rains.

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "C. Aemilius Crassus" <c.aemilius.crassus@...> wrote:
>
> Salvete omnes,
>
>
>
> What do I hear? Russata we need more chariots!!! We can't let Veneta win!!
>
>
>
> GO RUSSATA!!!!!!
>
>
>
> Valete,
>
> Crassus
>
>
>
> From: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
> Of Belle Morte Statia
> Sent: segunda-feira, 5 de Setembro de 2011 22:37
> To: nova-roma; Nova_roma_@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Nova-Roma] **Announcement** Calling ALL Factions -- Second Call
> for Chariot Entries
>
>
>
>
>
> Sta. Cornelia Aeternia Omnibus in foro S.P.D.
>
> Greetings Omnes!!
>
> This is the second call for Chariot Race submissions.. The time has come to
> rally your factions, pick your Driver and SUBMIT your Chariot.
>
> Albata
> Praesina
> Russata
>
> I cannot see you idly stand by while *VENETA* claims Victory overall, so
> reach down inside and grab your inner fire and bring to it the table for
> Veneta truly has theirs...
>
> Want to submit a chariot e-mail the gracious C. Maria Caeca at
> c.mariacaeca@... <mailto:c.mariacaeca%40gmail.com>
>
> If you need help with how to do Chariot Racing 101 and help Latinizing your
> Chariot please contact myself, C. Maria Caeca, and the Magistra A. Tullia
> Scholastica we will help and figure this put for you. We are part of the
> Aedilician Cohors and in a sense we're here to help even with
> cheerleading...
>
> Entries are due by September 9, 2764 (2011) which is Dies 1 of the Ludi...
>
> P.S. winner of the Chariot Races gets a nice victory party thrown by the CA
> Cohors
>
> Vale quam Optime,
> Statia Cornelia Aeternia (Aedilis Curulis)
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

L. Iulia Aquila quiritibus bonae voluntatis S.P.D

Come join the Factio Albata, or the Whites, one of the two oldest teams in
ancient Rome and Nova Roma!
Enjoy the thrill of entering your own chariots in the upcoming
Ludus and enjoy the support of the Faction!
Bask in the spine tingling camaraderie of your fellow Albata citizens!
The excitement of the Ludi calls you!

Victoria vique velocitate!

Experience the electricity wrought by the pounding of hooves driven into the
sand by a team of thundering horseflesh pulling your chariots driven by your
agitatores! The crowds loudly demanding more!
The raw enthusiasm of the masses will captivate and elevate you as your entry or
entries are deemed champion!

Semper Albata! Albata Victoria!

Whether you have an entry or not come see the spectacle and be as one strong
historical Faction!

The last season Albata rose to the height of glory with the winning chariots in
last year's (2763) Ludi Novi Romani and Ludi Magna Romani, come join us as we do
it again this year!

The Albatae has started the year off well with a gladiatorial win by Sura owned
by Gaius Petronius Africanus!
This win was quickly followed with a win by Celer owned by Magistra A. Tullia Scholastica.

But Albata has many winners and placed well throughout the last ludus: P. Memmius Albucius, his Luxogenes driven by Eporicus coming in a
close second in the first quarterfinal!

A. Tulla Scholastica, her Celer driven by Fortis coming in a close second in the second quarterfinal - then on to win the entire race!!!

My agitatore, Aetis Canius of Masilla who drove the Ignis Natis for the win in the third quarterfinal and will return again this year!

My last year's champion, the agitatrice Aoife of the Silures driving the Vita
Brevis into first place in the 4th quarterfinal! She will not be returning this year as she is great with child. 

We may be small but we have proved to be mighty!

Come join a winning team!


How to Join the Whites:
*Go to your Album Civium page login http://www.novaroma.org/civitas/album and
click the "My Account" button.
*One of the options is "Racing Faction" – choose Albata as your faction
*Once that is done, join our mailing list:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/factio_albata/

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: The position of Lanista for the Gladiator School is open.
For more information on becoming appointed as Lanista for this School, contact
the Domina factionis of Factio Albata, L. Julia Aquila.

*Our NR Wiki page:
http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Factio_Albata
*Our virtual International Gladiator School: LUDUS ALBATUS:
http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Ludus_Albatus_(Nova_Roma)
*Sodalitas Munerum
http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Sodalitas_Munerum_(Nova_Roma)
*Sodalitas Munerum ML:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SodalitasMunerum/


VICTORIA VIQVE VELOCITATE!!!!

Valete et habete fortunam bonam!

Julia
Domina Factionis Albatae

I received this as an email, but was wondering where this takes place. I'm very interested!

Salve Iulia et omnes,

No way this Ludi will be for the RUSSATA!!

Come on RUSSATA we need more chariots.

Valete,
Crassus

No dia 6 de Set de 2011, às 18:10, "luciaiuliaaquila" <luciaiuliaaquila@...> escreveu:

>
> Ave Crasse, avete cives,
>
> Never fear the Venatae will not win, that distinction goes to the Albatae!
>
> Vale, et valete, bene!
>
> Julia
> Domina Factionis Albatae
> http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/factio_albata/
>
> P.S. Maria soror mea I shall send you my entrees as soon as my Internet is back up. Nashville just can't seem to get it together when it rains.
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "C. Aemilius Crassus" <c.aemilius.crassus@...> wrote:
> >
> > Salvete omnes,
> >
> >
> >
> > What do I hear? Russata we need more chariots!!! We can't let Veneta win!!
> >
> >
> >
> > GO RUSSATA!!!!!!
> >
> >
> >
> > Valete,
> >
> > Crassus
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
> > Of Belle Morte Statia
> > Sent: segunda-feira, 5 de Setembro de 2011 22:37
> > To: nova-roma; Nova_roma_@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [Nova-Roma] **Announcement** Calling ALL Factions -- Second Call
> > for Chariot Entries
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Sta. Cornelia Aeternia Omnibus in foro S.P.D.
> >
> > Greetings Omnes!!
> >
> > This is the second call for Chariot Race submissions.. The time has come to
> > rally your factions, pick your Driver and SUBMIT your Chariot.
> >
> > Albata
> > Praesina
> > Russata
> >
> > I cannot see you idly stand by while *VENETA* claims Victory overall, so
> > reach down inside and grab your inner fire and bring to it the table for
> > Veneta truly has theirs...
> >
> > Want to submit a chariot e-mail the gracious C. Maria Caeca at
> > c.mariacaeca@... <mailto:c.mariacaeca%40gmail.com>
> >
> > If you need help with how to do Chariot Racing 101 and help Latinizing your
> > Chariot please contact myself, C. Maria Caeca, and the Magistra A. Tullia
> > Scholastica we will help and figure this put for you. We are part of the
> > Aedilician Cohors and in a sense we're here to help even with
> > cheerleading...
> >
> > Entries are due by September 9, 2764 (2011) which is Dies 1 of the Ludi...
> >
> > P.S. winner of the Chariot Races gets a nice victory party thrown by the CA
> > Cohors
> >
> > Vale quam Optime,
> > Statia Cornelia Aeternia (Aedilis Curulis)
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>

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Salve,

Veneta is totally going to sweep the sands with ocean blue!


Vale,
Aeternia


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Ave Sabina!

It takes place over a course of days online in just a coupla few days. The Aedilician Cohors works hard to bring many different games to the forum along with tales and songs. The races are described in detail and are very exciting! Come join us!
Even better, come join the Albatae and enter a chariot!

Vale

Julia

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "numeriatituriasabina" <sabinaraquel@...> wrote:
>
> I received this as an email, but was wondering where this takes place. I'm very interested!
>

Aeternia Juliae Aquilae Sabinae S.P.D.

Yes it will be merriment for nine days and it begins on September 9th... And
there will be some awesome contests this time around, you can enter a
chariot if you want, or if you want to perhaps monitor how the Factio's work
you can still join a Factio and be part of the cheerleader core..

If you want to know how to submit a chariot you can ask any Factio Leader or
any member of the Aedilician Cohors including myself..

We're running around here, but I bet even better Sabina you'd probably look
great in Blue ;-)


Vale Optime,
Aeternia (Aedilis and proud member of Veneta)


--
*"Fortes fortuna iuvat"*


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Cato omnibus in foro SPD

Hodiernus dies est Nonae Sptembribus; hic dies nefastus publicus est.

Today begin the Ludi Romani!

On this day the temple of Iuppiter Stator was consecrated, also called
the "aedes Iovi Metellani" and "aedes Metelli":

"Natus hic in Graeca Italiae ora et civitate Romana donatus cum iis
oppidis, Iovem fecit eboreum in Metelli aede, qua campus petitur.
accidit ei cum in navalibus, ubi ferae Africanae erant, per caveam
intuens leonem caelaret, ut ex alia cavea panthera erumperet, non levi
periculo diligentissimi artificis. fecisse opera complura dicitur;
quae fecerit, nominatim non refertur." - Pliny, Natural History,
36.40

By tradition, it was built to honor a vow made by Romulus for victory
over the Sabines:

"However this may be, the Sabines were in possession of the citadel.
And they would not come down from it the next day, though the Roman
army was drawn up in battle array over the whole of the ground between
the Palatine and the Capitoline hill, until, exasperated at the loss
of their citadel and determined to recover it, the Romans mounted to
the attack. Advancing before the rest, Mettius Curtius, on the side of
the Sabines, and Hostius Hostilius, on the side of the Romans, engaged
in single combat. Hostius, fighting on disadvantageous ground, upheld
the fortunes of Rome by his intrepid bravery, but at last he fell; the
Roman line broke and fled to what was then the gate of the Palatine.
Even Romulus was being swept away by the crowd of fugitives, and
lifting up his hands to heaven he exclaimed: "Jupiter, it was thy omen
that I obeyed when I laid here on the Palatine the earliest
foundations of the City. Now the Sabines hold its citadel, having
bought it by a bribe, and coming thence have seized the valley and are
pressing hitherwards in battle. Do thou, Father of gods and men, drive
hence our foes, banish terror from Roman hearts, and stay our shameful
flight! Here do I vow a temple to thee, 'Jove the Stayer,' as a
memorial for the generations to come that it is through thy present
help that the City has been saved." Then, as though he had become
aware that his prayer had been heard, he cried, "Back, Romans! Jupiter
Optimus Maximus bids you stand and renew the battle." They stopped as
though commanded by a voice from heaven - Romulus dashed up to the
foremost line, just as Mettius Curtius had run down from the citadel
in front of the Sabines and driven the Romans in headlong flight over
the whole of the ground now occupied by the Forum. He was now not far
from the gate of the Palatine, and was shouting: "We have conquered
our faithless hosts, our cowardly foes; now they know that to carry
off maidens is a very different thing from fighting with men." In the
midst of these vaunts Romulus, with a compact body of valiant troops,
charged down on him. Mettius happened to be on horseback, so he was
the more easily driven back, the Romans followed in pursuit, and,
inspired by the courage of their king, the rest of the Roman army
routed the Sabines. Mettius, unable to control his horse, maddened by
the noise of his pursuers, plunged into a morass. The danger of their
general drew off the attention of the Sabines for a moment from the
battle; they called out and made signals to encourage him, so,
animated to fresh efforts, he succeeded in extricating himself.
Thereupon the Romans and Sabines renewed the fighting in the middle of
the valley, but the fortune of Rome was in the ascendant." - Livy,
History of Rome 1.12

Alternatively, Romulus only vowed a set of armor to Iuppiter:

"And Romulus, making a vow to Jupiter, if he should conquer, to carry,
himself, and dedicate his adversary's armor to his honor, overcame him
in combat, and, a battle ensuing, routed his army also, and then took
his city; but did those he found in it no injury, only commanded them
to demolish the place and attend him to Rome, there to be admitted to
all the privileges of citizens. And indeed there was nothing did more
advance the greatness of Rome, than that she did always unite and
incorporate those whom she conquered into herself. Romulus, that he
might perform his vow in the most acceptable manner to Jupiter, and
withal make the pomp of it delightful to the eye of the city, cut down
a tall oak which he saw growing in the camp, which he trimmed to the
shape of a trophy, and fastened on it Acron's whole suit of armor
disposed in proper form; then he himself, girding his clothes about
him, and crowning his head with a laurel-garland, his hair gracefully
flowing, carried the trophy resting erect upon his right shoulder, and
so marched on, singing songs of triumph, and his whole army following
after, the citizens all receiving him with acclamations of joy and
wonder." - Plutarch, Pasrallel Lives, "Romulus"

In the event, Romulus' temple was never built; later, however, the
consul L. Postumius Megellus had the temple built, in 294 B.C.:

"According to Claudius, Postumius, after taking some cities in
Samnium, was routed and put to flight in Apulia, he himself being
wounded, and was driven with a small body of his troops to Luceria;
the victories in Etruria were won by Atilius and it was he who
celebrated the triumph. Fabius tells us that both consuls conducted
the campaign in Samnium and at Luceria, and that the army was
transferred to Etruria, but he does not say by which consul. He also
states that at Luceria the losses were heavy on both sides, and that a
temple was vowed to Jupiter Stator in that battle. This same vow
Romulus had made many centuries before, but only the fanum, that is
the site of the temple, had been consecrated. As the State had become
thus doubly pledged, it became necessary to discharge its obligation
to the god, and the senate made an order this year for the
construction of the temple." - Op. cit. 10.37

It was located by the Theatre of Metellus:

"The PERIPTEROS has six columns in the front and rear, and eleven on
the flanks, counting in the two columns at the angles, and these
eleven are so placed that their distance from the wall is equal to an
intercolumniation, or space between the columns all round, and thus is
formed a walk around the cell of the temple, such as may be seen in
the portico of the theatre of Metellus, in that of Jupiter Stator..."
- Vitruvius Pollio, de Architectura Book III, 2.5

And, like the temple of Iuno near it, had no inscriptions on it:

"This is the Metellus Macedonicus who had previously built the portico
about the two temples without inscriptions which are now surrounded by
the portico of Octavia, and who brought from Macedonia the group of
equestrian statues which stand facing the temples, and, even at the
present time, are the chief ornament of the place" - Vetellius
Paterculus, Roman History 1.11.3

There grew up a legend that two Spartans had built it, and mistakenly
placed the statues of the two gods (Iuppiter and Iuno) in the wrong
temples by mistake:

"quidam et opibus praepotentes fuisse eos putant ac sua inpensa
construxisse, inscriptionem sperantes, qua negata hoc tamen alio modo
usurpasse. sunt certe etiam nunc in columnarum spiris inscalptae
nominum eorum argumento lacerta atque rana. In Iovis aede ex iis
pictura cultusque reliquus omnis femineis argumentis constat; erat
enim facta Iunoni, sed, cum inferrentur signa, permutasse geruli
traduntur, et id religioone custoditum, velut ipsis diis sedem ita
partitis. Ergo et in Iunonis aede cultus est qui Iovis esse debuit.
Sunt et in parvolis marmoreis famam consecuti Myrmecides, cuius
quadrigam cum agitatore operuit alis musca, et Callicrates, cuius
formicarum pedes atque alia membra pervidere non est." - Pliny,
Natural History 36.42, 43

Valete bene!

Cato

Cato omnibus in foro SPD

Hodiernus dies est ante diem VIII Idus Septembris; hic dies fastus aterque est.

"Amantium irae amoris integratio est." (The quarrels of lovers are the
renewal of love)- Terence

"However, the first introduction of plays, though intended as a means
of religious expiation, did not relieve the mind from religious
terrors nor the body from the inroads of disease. Owing to an
inundation of the Tiber, the Circus was flooded in the middle of the
Games, and this produced an unspeakable dread; it seemed as though the
gods had turned their faces from men and despised all that was done to
propitiate their wrath. C. Genucius and L. Aemilius Mamercus were the
new consuls, each for the second time. The fruitless search for
effective means of propitiation was affecting the minds of the people
more than disease was affecting their bodies. It is said to have been
discovered that the older men remembered that a pestilence had once
been assuaged by the Dictator driving in a nail. The senate believed
this to be a religious obligation, and ordered a Dictator to be
nominated for that purpose. L. Manlius Imperiosus was nominated, and
he appointed L. Pinarius as his Master of the Horse. There is an
ancient instruction written in archaic letters which runs: Let him who
is the praetor maximus fasten a nail on the Ides of September. This
notice was fastened up on the right side of the temple of Jupiter
Optimus Maximus, next to the chapel of Minerva. This nail is said to
have marked the number of the year -written records being scarce in
those days - and was for that reason placed under the protection of
Minerva because she was the inventor of numbers. Cincius, a careful
student of monuments of this kind, asserts that at Volsinii also nails
were fastened in the temple of Nortia, an Etruscan goddess, to
indicate the number of the year. It was in accordance with this
direction that the consul Horatius dedicated the temple of Jupiter
Optimus Maximus in the year following the expulsion of the kings; from
the consuls the ceremony of fastening the nails passed to the
Dictators, because they possessed greater authority. As the custom had
been subsequently dropped, it was felt to be of sufficient importance
to require the appointment of a Dictator. L. Manlius was accordingly
nominated, but, regarding his appointment as due to political rather
than to religious reasons and eager to command in the war with the
Hernici, he caused a very angry feeling among the men liable to serve
by the inconsiderate way in which he conducted the enrolment. At last,
in consequence of the unanimous resistance offered by the tribunes of
the plebs, he gave way, either voluntarily or through compulsion, and
laid down his Dictatorship." - Livy, History of Rome 7.3


Valete bene!

Cato

Cato omnibus in foro SPD

Hodiernus dies est ante diem VII Idus Septembris; haec dies comitialis est.

"Malum consilium quod mutari non potest." (It's a bad plan that can't
be changed) - Publilius Syrus

"This did not, however, prevent his impeachment the following year,
when Q. Servilius Ahala and L. Genucius were consuls, the prosecutor
being M. Pomponius, one of the tribunes of the plebs. He had incurred
universal hatred through the unfeeling severity with which he had
carried out the enlistment; the citizens had not only been fined, but
subjected to personal ill-treatment, some scourged and others
imprisoned because they had not answered to their names. But what men
most loathed was his brutal temperament, and the epithet "Imperiosus "
(masterful) which had been fastened on him from his unblushing
cruelty, an epithet utterly repugnant to a free State. The effects of
his cruelty were felt quite as much by his nearest kindred, by his own
blood, as by strangers. Amongst other charges which the tribune
brought against him was his treatment of his young son. It was alleged
that although guilty of no offence he had banished him from the City,
from his home and household gods, had forbidden him to appear in
public in the Forum or to associate with those of his own age, and had
consigned him to servile work, almost to the imprisonment of a
workshop. Here the youth, of high birth, the son of a Dictator, was to
learn by daily suffering how rightly his father was called
"Imperiosus." And for what offence? Simply because he was lacking in
eloquence, in readiness of speech! Ought not this natural defect to
have been helped and remedied by the father, if there were a spark of
humanity in him, instead of being punished and branded by persecution?
Not even do brute beasts show less care and protection to their
offspring if they happen to be sickly or deformed. But L. Manlius
actually aggravated his son's misfortune by fresh misfortunes, and
increased his natural dullness and quenched any faint glimmerings of
ability which he might have shown by the clodhopper's life to which he
was condemned and the boorish bringing up amongst cattle to which he
had to submit.

The youth himself was the last to be exasperated by these accusations
brought against his father. On the contrary, he was so indignant at
finding himself made the ground of the charges against his father and
the deep resentment they created that he was determined to let gods
and men see that he preferred standing by his father to helping his
enemies. He formed a project which, though natural to an ignorant
rustic and no precedent for an ordinary citizen to follow, still
afforded a laudable example of filial affection. Arming himself with a
knife, he went off early in the morning, without any one's knowledge,
to the City, and once inside the gates proceeded straight to the house
of M. Pomponius. He informed the porter that it was necessary for him
to see his master at once, and announced himself as T. Manlius, the
son of Lucius. Pomponius imagined that he was either bringing some
matter for a fresh charge, to revenge himself on his father, or was
going to offer some advice as to the management of the prosecution.
After mutual salutations, he informed Pomponius that he wished the
business in hand to be transacted in the absence of witnesses. After
all present had been ordered to withdraw, he grasped his knife and
standing over the tribune's bed and pointing the weapon towards him,
threatened to plunge it into him at once unless he took the oath which
he was going to dictate to him, "That he would never hold an Assembly
of the plebs for the prosecution of his father." The tribune was
terrified, for he saw the steel glittering before his eyes, while he
was alone and defenceless, in the presence of a youth of exceptional
strength, and what was worse, prepared to use that strength with
savage ferocity. He took the required oath and publicly announced
that, yielding to violence, he had abandoned his original purpose. The
plebs would certainly have been glad of the opportunity of passing
sentence on such an insolent and cruel offender, but they were not
displeased at the son's daring deed in defence of his parent, which
was all the more meritorious because it showed that his father's
brutality had not in any way weakened his natural affection and sense
of duty. Not only was the prosecution of the father dropped, but the
incident proved the means of distinction for the son. That year, for
the first time, the military tribunes were elected by the popular
vote; previously they had been nominated by the commander-in-chief, as
is the case now with those who are called Rufuli. This youth obtained
the second out of six places, though he had done nothing at home or in
the field to make him popular, having passed his youth in the country
far from city life." - Livy, History of Rome 7.4

Valete bene!

Cato

Salve et Salvete;

Just a note to let you all know that I have been reading Nova Roma
(and other) emails for the past few days without any trace of the
anxiety attacks I'd been having. As wrote earlier in the week, I'm
not going to promise any big deeds, but I do think I am over the hump.

I continue to work behind the scenes on some important administrative
issues for Nova Roma the corporation.

G Equitius Cato has been very collegial in his correspondence with me
about his taking the reins while I have been dealing with my personal
issues.

My thanks to all who have sent messages of sympathy and support.

More as I can...

Vale et Valete - Venator

Salve et Salvete Omnes:


It has reached me that there is no Factio members of Praesina that have
signed up for the upcoming Ludi..


Hmm... Will Praesina stand idly by while Veneta conquers all??

Let's see now who are the notable members of Praesina.. I do believe at
least one Praetor is included in those ranks..

<dashes>

Vale bene,
Aeternia

--
*"Fortes fortuna iuvat"*


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

<<clicks on megaphone>>

Until someone officially takes up the mantle, I believe I am unofficially
the Domina Factionis of Factio Veneta.

Known as the *Blue Crew* of Awesome!

Veni, Vidi, Vici! The Bold, The Brave, and The True, go Blues!

There are still a few slots left for our upcoming Circenses..

So veterans of Veneta come regain your glory, for new thrillseekers come
join our ranks we guarantee an adventure.

Participate cives in the upcoming Ludi!

Here is a link to our list for Factio Veneta

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/factioveneta/?yguid=318618265

Or just e-mail me for details...

Vale quam Optime,
Statia Cornelia Aeternia

--
*"Fortes fortuna iuvat"*


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Salvete!

Just to let you all know, we now have 11 entices, so we still have some
spaces, but they are going fast, and the Greens only have ...1 ...entry!
Now, of course, Albata is going to win, we all know that, but ...grab your
places, because the deadline is coming up ...and they are going fast!

Valete!
C. Maria Caeca, Albata and proud!

Ave Maria

Has our PM entered Stolo this year?
Now just where is Petronius? He needs to represent!!!!

Even if he is Venatae.

Albatae. Albatae! ALBATAE!!!!

I bid you all a good night !

Vale

Julia

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "C.Maria Caeca" <c.mariacaeca@...> wrote:
>
> Salvete!
>
> Just to let you all know, we now have 11 entices, so we still have some
> spaces, but they are going fast, and the Greens only have ...1 ...entry!
> Now, of course, Albata is going to win, we all know that, but ...grab your
> places, because the deadline is coming up ...and they are going fast!
>
> Valete!
> C. Maria Caeca, Albata and proud!
>

Salve et Salvete,


That's absolutely correct our PM must come represent his Factio which is *
Veneta*!!

Also to entice those still on the sidelines.. There is a prize to be won
for the winner of the Circenses.

Our most gracious Pontifex Julia Aquila has donated a gift for the winner of
the chariot races. **applauds Julia and snaps kudos*

*beams*

Of course such said prize will not be revealed until the races are over...

So come on and submit those entries! Huzzah! err Ave!

When there is shortage offer free loot lol..

Bonam Noctem,
Aeternia (swears she has not consumed sugar yet)


*"Fortes fortuna iuvat"*


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Salve Julia!

Nope he hasn't! Hmmm ...but he has time, so I am *sure* I will receive an entry from him today!

Vale bene,
C. Maria Caeca

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Cato onibus in foro SPD

Hodiernus dies est ante diem V Idus Septembris; haec dies comitialis est.

"Tarquinius also built the Circus Maximus, which lies between the
Aventine and Palatine Hills, and was the first to erect covered seats
round it on scaffolding (for till then the spectators had stood), the
wooden stands being supported by beams. And dividing the places among
the thirty curiae, he assigned to each curia a particular section, so
that every spectator was seated in his proper place. This work also
was destined to become in time one of the most beautiful and most
admirable structures in Rome. For the Circus is three stades and a
half in length and four plethra in breadth. Round about it on the two
longer sides and one of the shorter sides a canal has been dug, ten
feet in depth and width, to receive water. Behind the canal are
erected porticos three stories high, of which the lowest story has
stone seats, gradually rising, as in the theatres, one above the
other, and the two upper stories wooden seats. The two longer
porticos are united into one and joined together by means of the
shorter one, which is crescent-shaped, so that all three form a single
portico like an amphitheatre, eight stades in circuit and capable of
holding 150,000 persons. The other of the shorter sides is left
uncovered and contains vaulted starting-places for the horses, which
are all opened by means of a single rope. On the outside of the
Circus there is another portico of one story which has shops in it and
habitations over them. In this portico there are entrances and ascents
for the spectators at every shop, so that the countless thousands of
people may enter and depart without inconvenience." - Dionysius of
Halicarnassus "Roman Antiquities" III.68

"I adjure you, demon whoever you are, and I demand of you from this
hour, from this day, from this moment, that you torture and kill the
horses of the Greens and Whites and that you kill in a crash their
drivers...and leave not a breath in their bodies. I conjure you up,
holy beings and holy names, join in aiding this spell, and bind,
enchant, thwart, strike, overturn, conspire against, destroy, kill,
break Eucherius, the charioteer, and all his horses tomorrow in the
circus at Rome. May he not leave the barriers well; may he not be
quick in contest; may he not outstrip anyone; may he not make the
turns well; may he not win any prizes...Bind every limb, every sinew,
the shoulders, the ankles and the elbows of...the charioteers of the
Reds. Torment their minds, their intelligence and their senses so that
they may not know what they are doing, and knock out their eyes so
that they may not see where they are going--neither they nor the
horses they are going to drive." - curse tablets found buried at the
Circus Maximus, from the reign of Valentinian (AD 364-375)

"...a people to whom one need only throw bread and give a spectacle of
horses since they have no interest in anything else. When they enter a
theatre or stadium they lose all consciousness of their former state
and are not ashamed to say or do anything that occurs to them....
constantly leaping and raving and beating one another and using
abominable language and often reviling even the gods themselves and
flinging their clothing at the charioteers and sometimes even
departing naked from the show. The malady continued throughout the
city for several days." - Dio Chrysostom, "Orationes" XXXII, LXXVII


Situated in the valley between the Aventine and Palatine hills, the
location was first utilized for public games and entertainment by the
Etruscan kings of Rome. Certainly, the first games of the Ludi Romani
(Roman Games) were staged at the location by Tarquinius Priscus, the
first Etruscan ruler of Rome. Somewhat later, the Circus was the site
of public games and festivals influenced by the Greeks in the 2nd
century BC. Meeting the demands of the Roman citizenry for mass public
entertainment on a lavish scale, Gaius Iulius Caesar expanded the
Circus around 50 BC, after which the track measured approximately 600
m (1,968 ft) in length, 80 m (387 ft) in breadth and could accommodate
an estimated 250,000 spectators (many more, perhaps an equal number
again, could view the games by standing, crowding and lining the
adjoining hills).

The chariots started from twelve gates (carceres), six on either side
of an entrance that led from the Forum Boarium. Above sat the
presiding magistrate at whose signal the races began. Far at the other
end, along the sweeping curve (sphendone) of the track, was another
gate by which processions entered the Circus. In AD 80, it was rebuilt
as a triumphal arch to commemorate the conquest of Iudea by Titus. On
the spina, itself, were various monuments and shrines, including one
to Consus and another to Murcia, who may have been the divinity of the
brook over which the Circus was built. At either end were the metae
or turning posts, comprised of three large gilded bronze cones grouped
on a high semicircular base. There were thirteen turns, run
counter-clockwise, around the metae for a total of seven laps
(spatia), a distance just over three miles (approximately twice that
of a modern track), depending upon how close to the inside the driver
could stay.

In AD 81, the Senate built a triple arch honoring Titus by the closed
East end (not to be confused with the Arch of Titus over the Via Sacra
on the opposite side of the Palatinum).


Valete bene!

Cato

Cato omnibus in foro SPD

The augurs having taken the auspices and found that the "aves admittunt", I hereby call the Senate to convene on a.d. XVI Kal. Octobris. The agenda has yet to be finalized.

Valete bene,

C. Equitius Cato
Consul

Salve et Salvete Omnes;

On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 12:45 PM, Cato <catoinnyc@...> wrote:
>
> Cato omnibus in foro SPD
>
> The augurs having taken the auspices and found that the "aves admittunt", I hereby call the Senate to convene on a.d. XVI Kal. Octobris. The agenda has yet to be finalized.
>
> Valete bene,
>
> C. Equitius Cato
> Consul
>

I am in agreement with my colleague, and am back in a backseat role.

Vale et Valete

P Ullerius Stephanus Venator
Consul

*Ex Officio Sta.Cornelia Valeriana Juliana Aeternia Aedilis Curulis
Omnibusque S.P.D.

*
*Omnes, and my fellow cives of Nova Roma. We come together to celebrate
another Ludi, this time on a more important note. Today we begin the
celebration of our roots, our heritage, and our very foundation. That which
is known as Rome, what it was, what it is, what it will be in our future.
Now in the modern age we are the representatives of Roma Antiqua, we are the
living and breathing essence of the greatest Empire in Western
Civilization. So come let us join together and celebrate, come let us be
who we really are, and what we will always and forever be, and that is
Romans.

As Curule Aedile I now declare the games of the Ludi Romani 2764 OPEN!!


Vale quam Optime et Vale bene in Pace Deorum,
Statia Cornelia Valeriana Juliana Aeternia (Aedilis Curulis Maior)


**"Fortes fortuna iuvat"*


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


Please stay tuned folks, for there will many activities throughout the day
and eve including a ritual done by the esteemed Pontifex et Primus Scribus
Cn. Cornelius Lentulus.

Remember today is the last day for Chariot Circenses, please e-mail C. Maria
Caeca your chariot entry!

And most importantly enjoy the activities!

Vivat Nova Roma et Vivat the Ludi Romani!

Vale quam Optime et Bonam Noctem,
Statia Cornelia Aeternia (Aedilis)

--
*"Fortes fortuna iuvat"*


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Ecce!

On 9/9/2011 4:33 AM, Belle Morte Statia wrote:
>
> *Ex Officio Sta.Cornelia Valeriana Juliana Aeternia Aedilis Curulis
> Omnibusque S.P.D.
>
> *
> *Omnes, and my fellow cives of Nova Roma. We come together to celebrate
> another Ludi, this time on a more important note. Today we begin the
> celebration of our roots, our heritage, and our very foundation. That
> which
> is known as Rome, what it was, what it is, what it will be in our future.
> Now in the modern age we are the representatives of Roma Antiqua, we
> are the
> living and breathing essence of the greatest Empire in Western
> Civilization. So come let us join together and celebrate, come let us be
> who we really are, and what we will always and forever be, and that is
> Romans.
>
> As Curule Aedile I now declare the games of the Ludi Romani 2764 OPEN!!
>
> Vale quam Optime et Vale bene in Pace Deorum,
> Statia Cornelia Valeriana Juliana Aeternia (Aedilis Curulis Maior)
>
> **"Fortes fortuna iuvat"*
>
>
>
>

--


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Salve et Salvete Omnes:


Today is the first of the Mythologicum Animalia Certamen, this will be going
on each day of the Ludi. All answers must be submitted by no later than
September 20th and the results will be announced once all the submissions
have been tallied. There is a small prize to the Winner of this Quiz.

Some special notes this is very important who is wanting to participate
should read.

*My interpretations of the answers are* Final*
*Please send all Quiz answers OFF-LIST (not yelling just emphasizing)
*send all answers to the following e-mail address at musesdream@...
subject header: Mythology Quiz

Now with that in mind see my next post.

Vale et Valete bene,
Statia Cornelia Aeternia

--
*"Fortes fortuna iuvat"*


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Salve et Salvete Omnes:


Today's question will be worth 4 points each..

Our very first creature will we be looking at is one of my personal
favorites. It's usually white often depicted as adorable, cute even when it
has a horn, and sometimes comes with wings. That's right it's the Unicorn,
but did you know it wasn't always so cute and innocent? Dating back from
before even considered pre-arthurian times, the Unicorn wasn't equine-like
at all, they were more of the goat-like appearance, carnivorous and not
people friendly. Talk about a complete legend do-over, remember send all
answers to musesdream@... here are your questions for today.

Gratias Tibi ago.


*Dies 1 (The Unicorn/Pegasus)*

1. What was the first country that boasted the sighting of a Unicorn?

2. What Roman Author mentioned the "Oryx" as a one horned beast?

3. The Pegacorn is the offspring of the Unicorn and what other
Mythical creature?

4. True or False. All Unicorns come in the color of White?

5. Pegasus sprang from which person?



Vale et Valete bene,
Aeternia


--
*"Fortes fortuna iuvat"*


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Salvete,

I clicked on my link to the Nova Roma main page a few minutes ago and got this...

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_NAMESPACE, expecting T_STRING in /home/public/webhost/www.novaroma.org/http/vici/includes/Namespace.php on line 46

Then I typed http://www.novaroma.org/ in the address bar, and Googled Nova Roma and clicked on their link, and got the "picture" page both times. When I clicked on "English", I got the "Parse error" page again. All the language links do the same thing. I didn't try the ####### link.

Is it just me, or are others getting the same results?

Valete,

Fausta Martiania
(Fausta Martiania Gangalia Minervalis)

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


Before anyone says, "Aedile we are quite aware that today is the last day
for entries for the Circenses". I know it's something the CA Cohors has
been broadcasting all week, but there are still a couple spots left.

And guess what you can always submit a second chariot, with two chariots one
is bound to win you think eh?

So come Factios get your Troops together and join in the fun! Yes this was
the last call for it from the Aedile, centurions honor :-).

Ave Veneta!

<clicks megaphone off>

Vale Optime,
Aeternia (Aedilis)




--
*"Fortes fortuna iuvat"*


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Salve Martiana!

Not an isolated incident, I'm afraid - I'm getting the same errors.

Vale!

On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 11:59 AM, Minervalis <minervalis_barnowl@...>wrote:

> **
>
>
> Salvete,
>
> I clicked on my link to the Nova Roma main page a few minutes ago and got
> this...
>
> Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_NAMESPACE, expecting T_STRING in
> /home/public/webhost/www.novaroma.org/http/vici/includes/Namespace.php on
> line 46
>
> Then I typed http://www.novaroma.org/ in the address bar, and Googled Nova
> Roma and clicked on their link, and got the "picture" page both times. When
> I clicked on "English", I got the "Parse error" page again. All the language
> links do the same thing. I didn't try the ####### link.
>
> Is it just me, or are others getting the same results?
>
> Valete,
>
> Fausta Martiania
> (Fausta Martiania Gangalia Minervalis)
>
>
>


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

Salve Valerianus,

Thank you for the quick response! I wonder if the

"http/vici/includes/Namespace.php on line 46"

could be a clue as to the source of the problem? Hopefully it's nothing serious.

Vale,
F. Martiania

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Gaius Tullius Valerianus <gaius.tullius.valerianus@...> wrote:
>
> Salve Martiana!
>
> Not an isolated incident, I'm afraid - I'm getting the same errors.
>
> Vale!
>
>
> On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 11:59 AM, Minervalis <minervalis_barnowl@...>wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Salvete,
> >
> > I clicked on my link to the Nova Roma main page a few minutes ago and got
> > this...
> >
> > Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_NAMESPACE, expecting T_STRING in
> > /home/public/webhost/www.novaroma.org/http/vici/includes/Namespace.php on
> > line 46
> >
> > Then I typed http://www.novaroma.org/ in the address bar, and Googled Nova
> > Roma and clicked on their link, and got the "picture" page both times. When
> > I clicked on "English", I got the "Parse error" page again. All the language
> > links do the same thing. I didn't try the ####### link.
> >
> > Is it just me, or are others getting the same results?
> >
> > Valete,
> >
> > Fausta Martiania
> > (Fausta Martiania Gangalia Minervalis)
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

SALVE!
 
I receive the same error.
 
Yesterday the website was down for almost an hour. I don't know why, but in the censorial office, because the continuous flux of work, anything wrong in connection with the database and website is observed and signaled. It’s great impediment and stagnation for the censorial office in these days of handling the census.
 
VALE,
Sabinus
 
"Every individual is the architect of his own fortune" - Appius Claudius

From: Minervalis <minervalis_barnowl@...>
To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 9, 2011 10:20 PM
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Re: Nova Roma website problem?


 
Salve Valerianus,

Thank you for the quick response! I wonder if the

"http/vici/includes/Namespace.php on line 46"

could be a clue as to the source of the problem? Hopefully it's nothing serious.

Vale,
F. Martiania

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Gaius Tullius Valerianus <gaius.tullius.valerianus@...> wrote:
>
> Salve Martiana!
>
> Not an isolated incident, I'm afraid - I'm getting the same errors.
>
> Vale!
>
>
> On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 11:59 AM, Minervalis <minervalis_barnowl@...>wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Salvete,
> >
> > I clicked on my link to the Nova Roma main page a few minutes ago and got
> > this...
> >
> > Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_NAMESPACE, expecting T_STRING in
> > /home/public/webhost/www.novaroma.org/http/vici/includes/Namespace.php on
> > line 46
> >
> > Then I typed http://www.novaroma.org/ in the address bar, and Googled Nova
> > Roma and clicked on their link, and got the "picture" page both times. When
> > I clicked on "English", I got the "Parse error" page again. All the language
> > links do the same thing. I didn't try the ####### link.
> >
> > Is it just me, or are others getting the same results?
> >
> > Valete,
> >
> > Fausta Martiania
> > (Fausta Martiania Gangalia Minervalis)
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>




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

Salve Sabinus,

Thanks for the info! I forgot about the census, and how busy they must be with it.

Vale,
F. Martiania

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, iulius sabinus <iulius_sabinus@...> wrote:
>
> SALVE!
>  
> I receive the same error.
>  
> Yesterday the website was down for almost an hour. I don't know why, but in the censorial office, because the continuous flux of work, anything wrong in connection with the database and website is observed and signaled. It’s great impediment and stagnation for the censorial office in these days of handling the census.
>  
> VALE,
> Sabinus
>  
> "Every individual is the architect of his own fortune" - Appius Claudius
>
> From: Minervalis <minervalis_barnowl@...>
> To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, September 9, 2011 10:20 PM
> Subject: [Nova-Roma] Re: Nova Roma website problem?
>
>
>  
> Salve Valerianus,
>
> Thank you for the quick response! I wonder if the
>
> "http/vici/includes/Namespace.php on line 46"
>
> could be a clue as to the source of the problem? Hopefully it's nothing serious.
>
> Vale,
> F. Martiania
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Gaius Tullius Valerianus <gaius.tullius.valerianus@> wrote:
> >
> > Salve Martiana!
> >
> > Not an isolated incident, I'm afraid - I'm getting the same errors.
> >
> > Vale!
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 11:59 AM, Minervalis <minervalis_barnowl@>wrote:
> >
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > Salvete,
> > >
> > > I clicked on my link to the Nova Roma main page a few minutes ago and got
> > > this...
> > >
> > > Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_NAMESPACE, expecting T_STRING in
> > > /home/public/webhost/www.novaroma.org/http/vici/includes/Namespace.php on
> > > line 46
> > >
> > > Then I typed http://www.novaroma.org/ in the address bar, and Googled Nova
> > > Roma and clicked on their link, and got the "picture" page both times. When
> > > I clicked on "English", I got the "Parse error" page again. All the language
> > > links do the same thing. I didn't try the ####### link.
> > >
> > > Is it just me, or are others getting the same results?
> > >
> > > Valete,
> > >
> > > Fausta Martiania
> > > (Fausta Martiania Gangalia Minervalis)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Salvete Omnes!

Since it is raining very hard in Nova roma at the moment ...the parade
scheduled for today has been postponed, but, never fear, and never doubt, it
will be worth waiting for. So ...let's all meet up at the Aquila!

C. Maria Caeca, bedraggled scriba Aedilicia

Is officina mihi.

On 9/9/2011 2:59 PM, Minervalis wrote:
>
> Salvete,
>
> I clicked on my link to the Nova Roma main page a few minutes ago and
> got this...
>
> Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_NAMESPACE, expecting T_STRING
> in
> /home/public/webhost/www.novaroma.org/http/vici/includes/Namespace.php
> on line 46
>
> Then I typed http://www.novaroma.org/ in the address bar, and Googled
> Nova Roma and clicked on their link, and got the "picture" page both
> times. When I clicked on "English", I got the "Parse error" page
> again. All the language links do the same thing. I didn't try the
> ####### link.
>
> Is it just me, or are others getting the same results?
>
> Valete,
>
> Fausta Martiania
> (Fausta Martiania Gangalia Minervalis)
>
>

--


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

The website seems to be back up again now. . .

On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 3:43 PM, D. Cornelius Mento <
decimuscorneliusmento@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Is officina mihi.
>
>
> On 9/9/2011 2:59 PM, Minervalis wrote:
> >
> > Salvete,
> >
> > I clicked on my link to the Nova Roma main page a few minutes ago and
> > got this...
> >
> > Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_NAMESPACE, expecting T_STRING
> > in
> > /home/public/webhost/www.novaroma.org/http/vici/includes/Namespace.php
> > on line 46
> >
> > Then I typed http://www.novaroma.org/ in the address bar, and Googled
> > Nova Roma and clicked on their link, and got the "picture" page both
> > times. When I clicked on "English", I got the "Parse error" page
> > again. All the language links do the same thing. I didn't try the
> > ####### link.
> >
> > Is it just me, or are others getting the same results?
> >
> > Valete,
> >
> > Fausta Martiania
> > (Fausta Martiania Gangalia Minervalis)
> >
> >
>
> --
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>

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

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

The Fireside Chats have made a return to Nova Roma, it's something that this
year the CA Cohors does since most of the members of the Cohors are also
members of the Sodalitas Musarum. So come by the fireside and hear a
story.

Vale Optime,
Statia Cornelia Aeternia



*Sapientia's Story 9/05/2011
*
Dusk had settled into it's slumbered embrace, and twilight had taken over
the skies.
It was a cool night of September, and the fall filled night had given the
weary traveler Alethia the chills. As she grabbed her cloak about her
tighter, knowing that wool can
stave off the cold only so much. Although she was glad to be back in Roma,
amongst friends, and important acquaintances, and actually being punctual
for the Opening Day
of the Ludi Romani. It seems there were some technical problems due to the
unexpected
weather conditions, something known as "rain" but no doubt the Aediles would
make it up
for upon the morrow.

The Ludi Romani, was a nine-day filled extravaganza of celebrating all
things Roman, from wine making, to traditional lyre playing, if it's Roman,
it is indeed celebrated.

Traditionally Romans are instilled from youth, about the times of Old
Antiqua. Rome's children study and learn the conquests of Julius Caesar,
the empire forming by Augustus, the founding of the Caesarian dynasty, the
brilliant speeches of Tullius Cicero, the epics of Ovid, the woes of
lovestruck Catullus. And there were also our famous women, prestigious
Aurelia mother of Caesar, dignified Cornelia mother of the Gracchi, the
famous fiery Fulvia, and the flirtatious Clodia Metelli.

And what about the women who have been unspoken and branded??

These thoughts fleeted through Alethia, as she chose not to use her litter
and attendants as was fit her station. Tonight where she was going they
were not needed she could just be herself. Proudly sparkly in it's newly
renovated marble stood The Aquila (Eagle), once a raggle taggle Taverna, now
the most popular place in all of Nova Roma. Some would say that Alethia had
alot to do with that, some still are not even sure "who" Alethia was.

As Alethia pushed past the Taverna's doors, she saw now what were familiar
faces. Maximo the cherub faced baritone singer whom became a fast favorite
of Pontifex Julia Aquila, Aquata (who kept her stage name) former winner
of Alexandrian Idol. The now lead singer of Consul Cato's singing group "The
Neptunia's", Adastreia the harpist from Greece. So many singers, musicians,
and actors, filled the stage of The Eagle, but none were near as popular as
the Storytellers who had originally made the Taverna soar.

"Alethia!" shouted everyone's favorite cantankerous, stodgy, yet loveable
Vinius the InnKeeper.

"Vinius!!" said Alethia.

"You gracing your beauty here, makes this place even richer" spoke the
InnKeeper.

Alethia did not blush but she felt a response was neccessary. "I bet you
say that to all the girls, Vinius."

"Nope, just my wife dear Lady". answered Vinius solemnly.

This was a first, Vinius had never mentioned a spouse before, but then again
their friendship had never been one where personal confidences were
exchanged. But now was truly the opportunity if ever."Vinius, you know I
recall never asking about your Gens name." said Alethia

"Funny, I don't recall yours." answered Vinius.

"Got me there." spoke Alethia.

Before those questions could try to pry answers, Alethia decided it was
probably best to perform a story. For appearance sake of course, might as
well earn her supper like her fellow Poeta. "I'll be doing a poem tonight
Vinii." said Alethia quietly. The InnKeeper smiled brightly, and made the
announcement.

When Alethia approached the stage, she knew full well what tale she would
spin, an unspoken tale. A story not many know, but for once it should be
brought forth to light.

Speaking into the microphone "This poem has been in my family for
generations, from the very beginning of Old Roma."

*They threw her from the rock,
she fell into the sea,
They took her away,
far away from me,
They called her a traitor,
yet I called her sister,
I found her body broken
upon the seashore,

Her body I buried,
alone I did,
no one to mourn her,
yet silently I cried,
it was they who lied,

For jewelery,
her death to them a joyous glory,
Her story remembered,
but not the truth I encountered,

Who will listen?
When a father calls his remaining child "Mad",
who will listen to my story?

Tarpeia my sister thrown from the rock,
And, I, Sapientia who remains forever in the dark.
*
After Alethia finished her poem, the stunned crowd said nothing, not a clap
nor a jolly cheer.

But sometimes things don't need to spoken, silence speaks for itself as the
coins fall.

*~Finis~*





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Salvete!

Buy that lovely lady a cup of the finest Falernian ...and don't forget the Curule Aedile, either! Great start to the Triclinium chats ...hmmm ...my muse is twirling her hair ...I think she wants something.

Valete!
C. Maria Caeca, who will take 4 more race entries, (but don't tell the CA, or she might ...um ...not invite me to her big party later this week, which would be almost a fate worse than death!)

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Salve Omnes!

Please understand that this was an impulse, so kindly ignore the lack of
polish, and any things I messed up. Also, there are only so many Roman
names, and all characters are figments of my imagination and do not
represent anyone in, or out, of Nova roma. Hope you enjoy!

Valete!

C. Maria, who hasn't typed this much, this quickly, since very early
February, and is paying the price, LOL!

It was late, and cold, for early September, but it was also the first day of
the Ludi Romani, and, even with the rain, the crowds had thoroughly enjoyed
themselves. The woman walked quickly, huddled in her cloak, and considering
whether to go home to her warm hearth, or .the Aquila was just down the
street, right beside her favorite fountain, and she had enough for a cup of
wine, and perhaps a bit of something to eat. Besides, people were well into
their merry making, and wouldn't even take note of an old woman, so she
entered the Taberna quietly.



However, it was apparently preordained that she would not be allowed to hide
herself in a quiet shadow. From across the room, near the hearth, came a
delighted shout. "Mythia! Amica Carissima! Come here and warm yourself!"
She peered out from under her hood, and had to smile. Waving to her was a
young man from one of the further Provinces, who she had come to know when
he first came to Rome, with his parents. He had done well for himself, and
brought honor to his Republic, his house, and, very indirectly, to her,
since she had taught him a few things, along the way.



"Salve, young Brute, Amice! How is your dear mother, and the rest of your
family?"



"Very well, and they still speak fondly of you. This is my wife, Lucia" he
said, with such obvious pride and delight that Mythia had to stifle a smile.
She took the girl's hand, and then seated herself. Before she could call
for wine, Brutus has beckoned a waiter, and ordered wine for all of them,
and bread with cheese and spicy sausages, too.



"My dear, you shall make me fat!" Mythia said, with a twinkle in her eye.



"Why, then, dear Mythia, there will be more of you to admire" he said,
giving her the smile that broke hearts wherever he went.



"Watch that one, my dear" said Mythia to young Lucia, "he is *extremely*
dangerous!"



"Oh, yes, I know .and I also know, from my husband" Lucia said, blushing
with delighted shyness, "that you tell the most wonderful stories! It would
make me so happy if you ."



"Oh, yes!" cried Brutus. Tell me one I've never heard. Can you?"



Mythia laughed, throwing her hood back, and forgetting about being
unnoticed. "So, whelp, you challenge me, do you? Well, now .



"You won't read about this in any history, or even in one of the great plays
or poems. It isn't about great battles or acts of enormous courage or
treason, though a very great General does play a small part in my tale."



She spoke softly, yet her voice carried, with a kind of serene authority,
that quieted the rowdy laughter of the nearest tables, and brought servers
hovering to listen when they weren't scurrying to fill orders. Vinius, the
keeper of the Taberna, filled a cup, beckoned to one of his many sons, and
slipped over to sit beside Mythia. They exchanged a glance and a smile, and
she continued, to a continually growing audience.



"We think of armies in terms of fighting, and of course, that's what they
do. Ours does it best, of course, but in army on the march is almost like a
moving city. There are soldiers, and officers, and cavalry, and archers,
and all that, of course, but there are many others, too. They call them
camp followers, but many of them provide very necessary and even helpful
services. I am thinking especially of a laundress, who you shall meet,
later. The one thing that there are very few of is children. Being raised
in an army camp is unusual, although it has happened.



Once, some years ago, a very famous legion happened to be in Gaul,
conquering it, and then putting down a few rebellions. Well, during what
was really a very small skirmish, one of the minor officers, (you know, I
don't know all the names of them, but you will, Brute, the one that has
charge of 10 men), happened to go into a village to make sure it was secure,
and found, hidden in a well, on a ledge inside just beneath the ground, a
little girl. She must have been no older than 2 or 3 years old, but the
minute she looked at him, without any fear, and smiled at him, he was lost.
So, despite his good intentions to foster her somewhere, it just never
happened, and after a while, the troops and such got so used to her no one
mentioned her leaving them. When Marcus Marcius couldn't look after her, he
took her to the laundress, Tita, but usually she would ride on his shoulders
while he marched, and if necessary, one of the men would run with her back
to the baggage train, then come back. So, little Felesita grew up, with
many to take care of her, and most of them loved her, whether they said so
or not.



She used to like to sit beside Marcius while he was taking care of his gear,
and gradually helped with some things, too, and they would talk. She knew
he wasn't her father, of course, and that she wasn't really a Roman, but
she, and everyone else forgot."



"Well, this incident took place on a sunny afternoon in the Fall, when trees
were heavy with fruit and grain was golden in the fields. Felesita and
Marcius sat together in the afternoon sunlight, he polishing his hardware,
and she rubbing oil into the straps of his pack, to make them supple and
soft.



"Tata" .

"I am not your Tata, he reminded her sternly. "Do you understand?"



"Yes, Tata. What's a tyrant?"



"A *what*? Where on earth did you hear ..it's a harsh ruler, like a father
who beats his children too often and for no good reason."



Felesita frowned then, and looked confused. "Why, child? Tell me" said
Marcius, watching her with more than usual care.



"Well" she said softly, her hands unusually still on the leather, "I heard
some men call the General a tyrant, Tata. I thought they were saying
something nice about him, but .."



Marcius stopped what he was doing, and gave her his full attention. "Tell
me, little one. Tell me everything. It's all right."



She slid closer to him, seeming to take strength and confidence from his
closeness. "You know those young officers who came to camp this Spring?
The ones with the very nice stuff .the ones who are always chasing the girls
who work for Tita?"



He knew them, all too well. Young noblemen, sent to do their military
service and gain the glory that would stand them in good stead when they
returned to Rome. But they were a troublesome lot ..not bad, but rowdy,
disliking discipline, and spoiled, at least in his opinion. He didn't look
directly at the little girl., but spoke softly and lightly. "Tell me
everything you heard, little one."



"Well, one of them, Lucius Cotta, I think .the one with the black hair, you
know .said he had had enough of the General, and another one, the one who
rides the big gray horse, sometimes, said that he and his gladius knew how
to take care of things. Then Cornelius and Fabius said they would not um
..mu .muti .I don't know that word, Tata."



Marcius was frowning, now, but his voice was gentle. "Mutiny, child. It is
the one thing a good soldier *never* does." He stood up then, and ruffled
her blonde hair.



"You go to Tita's wagon now, and help her. I have some things to do."



"But .but .OK" she said, seeing the sternness in his eyes. She walked away,
more slowly than usual, and glanced back at him, from time to time.



Lucius was very busy for a few days, listening, talking to men, observing.
Finally, he had a talk with his officer, and the concern spread quickly but
very quietly up the chain of command. It wasn't long before everyone knew
that a mutiny had been planned against the General and his top officers, and
it was dealt with as harshly as it deserved. The lads weren't executed,
though they could have been, but sent home in shame to their fathers, which,
come to think about it, might have been worse.



Now, a really good leader has his fingers on the pulse of those he leads,
and it wasn't long after that that the General sought out, and found Marcius
and his little girl, again, seeing to Marcius' gear. The soldier leapt to
his feet and saluted, dragging Felesita with him. She didn't know quite
what to do, so she stood very still, hands clasped in front of her, looking
down.



The General *did* know what to do, and how to capture the heart, and the
absolute loyalty of even a tiny girl. He crouched down so he could look at
her and, taking one finger, lifted her head so he could look directly into
her eyes.



"I am told that you are called Felesita, and that it was you who first
learned of the attempted mutiny. Am I right?"



She nodded, and only her "Tata's" firm look kept one of her hands out of
her mouth. "Well," said the General, smiling at her, "then I thank you for
being observant, brave, and loyal. I will always remember that it was you
who was looking out for me before anyone else did, and just to prove it .."
again, he smiled, and his eyes twinkled with something that looked
astonishingly like mischief. "here is a little something for you. Whenever
you see it, remember to be brave and loyal. Will you do that?"



"yes, Sir" she whispered, and then, to her surprise as much as his, she gave
him the smile that had once won the heart of another war hardened soldier.

Salve et salvete!

My new great niece has joined us in this life.

As of 8:48 PM Eastern US time, Zoey Elizabeth came into this world
through the labor of my niece Michelle, husband Gregory was as useful
as a husband can be at these times. Their wedding in October 2009 was
the last big family event my dad was able to attend, and it was a very
happy day for him.

Miss Zoey is 7# 11 oz and 21" overall; 1/3 the height of my niece.

I shall be able to see her for the 1st time at the end of this month.

Vale et valete - Venator

We interrupt our celebrations to bring you this breaking story! Live on the
scene is Nova roma's own Fantasia Rustica. Fantasia?

Yes. I'm here standing in front of the Cornelian Compound, the palatial
domus of our Curule Aedile, Sta. Cornelia Juliana Aeternia. We have just
learned that her prize possession, her glorious hoopoe, is missing! Here
comes one of her servants, now. "girl! Girl! um, Miss ..Ma'am ...can you
tell us what is happening inside?

"Oh! Oh! I can't ...it's too terrible! Leona went to make sure he had food
and water, and, you know, cover his cage so he'd be all warm while he slept
...and the door was wide open! We don't know where he is! Mistress is
screaming and crying, and vowing vengeance on whoever dared to take him, and
says she will have a limb for every damaged feather!"

Uh ...oh, my! Well, the Praetors have sent lictors to investigate, and they
are telling me to move "Oh, stop that! put those fasces down! I'm *GOING!"
This is Fantasia Rustica ...reporting live from the Cornelian compound!
"ouch!"

Stay tuned, folks, we'll bring you more, as the story develops!

Aeternia Venatori sal:


Congratulations Venator to you and your growing family!


Vale bene,
Aeternia


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Salve, Venii!

Joy to you and your entire family, and welcome to the world, Miss Zoe! May it be kind to you, and may you find joy in it.

Vale quam optime!
C. Maria Caeca, Sacerdos Vestae

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

Yesterday the Aedilician Cohors faced some technical difficulties as it were
as a "Mea Culpa". I have composed this Carmen, placing together both
Iuppiter Optimus Maximus and the goddess Juno.

Vale bene in Pace Deorum,
Statia Cornelia Aeternia

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*Carmen Optima 9/09/2011*

*SkyFather, we hear your thunder,
we pause in movement,
the wind stirs in echoes,

SkyMother, we hear your song,
your voice in joint with your consort,
we await for amethysts to streak the skies,


Iuppiter, King of all,
Iuppiter, Lord of Lightining and Bolt,
Iuppiter, Pater of the Roman People,

Iuno, Queen of the celestial ethers,
Iuno, Sacred Guardian and Protectress,
Iuno, Mother and Consort.

We harken to the call of the clouds and the sky.*
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*© S.Cornelia Juliana Aeternia
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Sta. Cornelia Aeternia Omnibus in foro S.P,D.


Omnes et Cives time the has come for our second contest.

*The Essay Contest:*

1000 word minimum Essay form on the following Topic:

"If You were a Roman Senator in 44 B.C., what role would you have played in
the assassination of C. Iulius Caesar, would you be a Conspirator or an
Abetter?"

Details must also include: Role in Roman Society (basically would you be
popular person amongst your peers or disliked), Who were your friends in the
Roman Senate? How did you become a Senator and what steps did you take?
Why/Why not Caesar should have not been assassinated?

Our judging panel so far consists of four fantastic individuals.... *snaps
kudos*

A. Tullia Scholastica--- Magistra et Senator
C. Tullius Valerianus-- Magister, Augur, et Tribune
V. Valerius Volusus--Member of the Aedilician Cohors
L. Cornelius Sulla Felix--Senator et CFO


Submissions will be accepted until 9/22/2011

please send all submissions to the following e-mail address
musesdream@...
<musesdream@...>

subject header: Essay Contest

Bona Fortuna!
Statia Cornelia Aeternia


*"Fortes fortuna iuvat"*


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

Because the CA has a long shift starting in a few hours, and she is one
tired bumblebee..


Today is the second day of the Mythological Animalia Certamen.

We focus on three kinds of anthromorphic creatures. One is of half-horse,
the other are of half goat, yet all three also share being half human.
Chiron the most famed Centaur, was the teacher of many warriors who later
became heroes. Satyrs and Fauns and their related kin the Sileni, also
played their parts in myth and legend as well. Even in modern times, you
see such works as The Chronicles of Narnia where it featured both Fauns and
Centaurs as heroes, to even J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter, Centaurs play a
pivotal role as Astrologers. So this goes to show that things of Ancient can
influence the modern age.

Remember please send all answers Off-List to musesdream@... subject
header: Mythology Quiz Each correction will be worth 4 points each.

Bona Fortuna!

Aeternia*
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*-- Dies 2 (Centaurs, Fauns, & Satyrs)*

1. A pair of Centaurs draw the chariot of which famous Roman Emperor?
2. Centaurs are said to be the children of Ixion and what goddess?
3. What other name are Fauns known by?
4. Name the story in which Fauns are featured?
5. What musical instrument is the Satyr associated with and what are
both their names?
6. Satyrs often carry the rod called a Thyrsus, the rod of which deity?

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Salve Mento,

I'm sorry about the late reply. Does that phrase mean "it's my workshop"? My knowledge of Latin is sadly lacking. :(

I seriously need to get back to studying Latin again!

Vale,
Fausta Martiania

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "D. Cornelius Mento" <decimuscorneliusmento@...> wrote:
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> Is officina mihi.
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> On 9/9/2011 2:59 PM, Minervalis wrote:
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> > Salvete,
> >
> > I clicked on my link to the Nova Roma main page a few minutes ago and
> > got this...
> >
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> > in
> > /home/public/webhost/www.novaroma.org/http/vici/includes/Namespace.php
> > on line 46
> >
> > Then I typed http://www.novaroma.org/ in the address bar, and Googled
> > Nova Roma and clicked on their link, and got the "picture" page both
> > times. When I clicked on "English", I got the "Parse error" page
> > again. All the language links do the same thing. I didn't try the
> > ####### link.
> >
> > Is it just me, or are others getting the same results?
> >
> > Valete,
> >
> > Fausta Martiania
> > (Fausta Martiania Gangalia Minervalis)
> >
> >
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Salvete omnes

The heat was beginning to drain out of the long summer days, and the evenings were beginning to become a little chilly. This was the time, at the end of summer, to take a break from the daily toils and relax with friends. And, because this was New Rome, what better way to do that than to visit the Ludi, the greatest spectacle the world has known. Word about the opening of the games was spreading through the lands, and we had just sufficient time of the summer left to make the most of the remaining fine weather and make the journey to the City.

We had packed what we needed on the wagons, and were collecting friends along the way. We would be a merry band of travellers ready to support our favourite teams and feast together at our favourite places. The closer we came to Rome, the busier the way became. It was easy to see, from the costumes of the people and the cargoes on their carts, that a great event was being planned. We could all remember that the Curule Aedile this year was called the Queen Bee, and her team were her Happy Bees. We felt sure that they had been planning a real spectacle for the great Roman games.

As we entered the city, we could see that all the streets had been decorated with flags and bunting. The colours of the racing factions hung from all the main buildings on the route to the Circus, and advertisements for all the tradespeople supporting the games lined the streets. Even the few spaces left were daubed with slogans, the boasts of one faction or the other, about how much better they would perform than their competitors.

We were eager to find our lodgings, and to get some refreshment at the end of our journey, and ploughed through the crowds that seemed to be getting thicker and thicker. Up ahead we could hear a reporter describing the scenes, and he was also talking excitedly about some other news. We caught the words Ulpia Victrix, and something about a battle. That seemed to ring a familiar bell, but we had arrived at our destination and hastened to give orders for our unpacking. Then off we hurried in search of refreshment.

We made straight for our favourite place, the Eagle, with its back room and the three couches around the small table. When we had first visited the Ludi, the Eagle had been a quiet little tavern, rather faded in its splendours that dated way back to early Rome . But it had become very much sought after because of the clientele who had started making their way there. Story tellers, singers, poets - they all made a point of appearing there to entertain those who were fortunate enough to have discovered this magical place. We felt sad that the two people we had always met would not be there today, but as we turned the corner the innkeeper saw us and beckoned us to come in. He was looking pleased – no doubt happy about the good trade he was getting, but he gave us a special grin and waved his arms in welcome. To our surprise nothing seemed to have changed. The back room was busy, the fire and the lamps glowed a welcome, but rising to greet us were two familiar figures. One wore a tall floppy hat and a billowing cape, while the bearing of the other marked him clearly as a military man. Indeed, it was Merlinius, the mysterious friend of Rome from the mountains and lakes that lay beyond our roads, and with him Parnesius, Centurion of the Seventh Cohort of the Thirtieth, the Ulpia Victrix.

We all fell into one another's arms, overcome by surprise and pleasure, and it was several minutes before we settled down for our evening's entertainment. Of course, we wanted to know why they were back in Rome instead of somewhere in Britannia, which we had understood to be their original mission. "I'm sorry that we had to deceive you" said Parnesius, "but that was all part of the plan. We needed to be able to deploy secretly and catch a few people off-guard. The story was a deliberate piece of disinformation to keep our true movements secret. As a result we have removed what was becoming a real thorn in our side, raiding our supplies, disrupting our troop movements and making us divert resources". "And Parnesius was the man of the moment" added Merlinius. "It was he who was entrusted with the secret plans, he who placed our men where they were least expected, who made a cohort seem like a legion, rising up like phantoms and striking without warning. The men now call him The Fox because of his guile and cunning in the field".

"Yes", said Parnesius, "the day went well, and Rome can now relax and enjoy the peace. That's all I can say about the mission, So lets fill our cups, and drink and talk as if we had never been away".

The landlord and the tavern girls were already standing by, and in no time we were enjoying the heady Falernian that was the pride of the Eagle. And then, settling back more comfortably, Merlinius gave one of his mischievous grins. "I suppose you want a story?" he asked.

Of course we did, and, with a nod, he began. "When we were out in the field on our campaign, my thoughts often wandered back to this tavern and the stories I told you. And, because we were with the eagles, and I was thinking of The Eagle, we were very aware of the greatness of Rome, and the history that gave birth to the nation. And that led me to think that I should have told you about Larentia, the nurse of the nation, because without her and the shepherd Faustulus none of this might have happened". Merlinius took a gulp of Falernian, savoured its strength and character, and continued. "You remember that the two boys, the she-wolf's litter, were found on the edge of the Tiber , and Larentia was able to nurse them because she had borne a dead child at that same time. Now, if this was purely a myth, such as are made up by superstitious people the world over, that would be the entire story and it would be a poor tale to tell. But this was the birth of great Rome, and things are never that simple. Besides, we were with our troops in the field, and they demanded more spice to their stories"

So in the nursery we tell our children a simple story, but behind it lies something much more fabulous and complex. For the Latins not only called a she-wolf "lupa" but used the same word for a woman of loose character. And so we believe that was also the character of the foster-mother of the infants. So how is it that the Romans sacrifice to her, and the priest of Mars pours libations to her at the festival of Larentalia?"

"I said that there is nothing simple to our tales, for there was yet another Larentia who takes our story right back to the Gods. The keeper of the temple of Hercules, being bored and wanting something to do, proposed to the God a game of dice. Now, this is what delighted the troops when I told this tale at camp. Both Hercules and the temple keeper were eager for a game of chance, and settled on the wager. If the keeper won, he would get a great present from the god. If Hercules won, the keeper would supply the god with a mighty feast and a lovely woman to keep him company for the night".

The keeper threw the dice, first for himself and then for the god. And the winning throw was the god's. So he kept to his promise, and prepared a mighty feast, and invited Larentia, a great beauty, to share the meal with the god. But Hercules had another plan for Rome . Like our own mission he had known that he had to keep his true intention secret, and he had simply made use of the temple keeper to help him bring his plan about. When the god visited Larentia, he told her to wait until it was light, and go to the forum and salute the first man she saw. When she reached the forum, she met an old citizen who was rich but childless and unmarried. He was called Tarrutius. He took Larentia as his wife, but his age meant that the sudden passion soon ended his life. He left her heir to all his possessions, and she, inspired by Hercules, gave them all to the people of Rome . And, after she had played out the part decided for her by the god, she too died and was buried beside the Tiber, at the spot where the she-wolf's litter were nursed, and where Acca Larentia was buried."

"And, what's more, this is a very proper tale for the Ludi, because the street that leads from the forum up to the race track is covered over with sails by the sponsors of the great public festivals, so that the people would be sheltered from the sun as well as the rain when going to and from the games."

Merlinius smiled at this thought, and took another long draught of his wine. "You see", he said, "how our stories can be simple so that they teach history to children, but are also darker and more complex, so much so that they inspire and empower leaders of men. Truly Rome has great stories, and each has a great message about our place in the world."

"And", said Parnesius" that is enough for tonight. Let's enjoy one another's company, lets eat and drink, and let's get ready to enjoy the Ludi"


Valete omnes
Crispus

Salvete,

I'm glad to see that it was only a short-term problem. For a while, I was worried that it might have been hacked. Hopefully it was just something minor.

Valete,
F. Martiania

 


Changing yourself is the first step in changing the world.

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>From: Gaius Tullius Valerianus <gaius.tullius.valerianus@...>
>To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Friday, September 9, 2011 5:05 PM
>Subject: Re: [Nova-Roma] Nova Roma website problem?
>
>The website seems to be back up again now. . .
>
>On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 3:43 PM, D. Cornelius Mento <
>decimuscorneliusmento@...> wrote:
>
>> **
>>
>>
>> Is officina mihi.
>>
>>
>> On 9/9/2011 2:59 PM, Minervalis wrote:
>> >
>> > Salvete,
>> >
>> > I clicked on my link to the Nova Roma main page a few minutes ago and
>> > got this...
>> >
>> > Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_NAMESPACE, expecting T_STRING
>> > in
>> > /home/public/webhost/www.novaroma.org/http/vici/includes/Namespace.php
>> > on line 46
>> >
>> > Then I typed http://www.novaroma.org/ in the address bar, and Googled
>> > Nova Roma and clicked on their link, and got the "picture" page both
>> > times. When I clicked on "English", I got the "Parse error" page
>> > again. All the language links do the same thing. I didn't try the
>> > ####### link.
>> >
>> > Is it just me, or are others getting the same results?
>> >
>> > Valete,
>> >
>> > Fausta Martiania
>> > (Fausta Martiania Gangalia Minervalis)
>> >
>> >
>>
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>>
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Salve et Salvete Omnes:

Today is the third day of the Mythologicum Animalia Certamen, so far we have
had a couple entrants. But we could always use more participation!

We take a peak at two Creatures that are of animal orgin, but not
anthromorphic. Although one is made up of a combination of different
beasts, and the other can somehow spontaneously combust themselves. Can we
guess what I am describing? The Phoenix and the Gryffin (Griffin,
Gryphon). When you look at back at actual Roman-Greco mythology, you don't
see several creatures that are actually bird-like. Besides the Phoenix,
Gryphon, and Argus the peacock of Juno and maybe the occasional Harpy.
Although the legends of the Phoenix however reach even into Japanese
folklore, definitely give zest and appeal to the fiery bird.
Phoenixes along with Gryphons make a huge comeback especially during the
Medieval Era especially in artwork. During the beginning of the Renaissance
Period, you see a lot of artisans reach back to the times of Roman-Greco
culture for influence and inspiration.



This is me somehow almost getting incredibly off-topic.

Here are today's questions and remember please send all answers Off-list to
musesdream@... subject header: Mythology quiz.

Bona Fortuna!
Aeternia (Aedilis)


*Dies 3 (Phoenix & Gryphons)*
1. Name the five colors, Phoenixes are often depicted as having?
2. What Roman poet wrote about the Phoenix?
3. True or False. Is the Phoenix considered Immortal?
4.How many times do Gryphons mate?
5. What symbol do Gryphons represent?


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Salve, Aquila!
I'll think. May be I join to Albata.
Thank you for your invitayion.
(sorry for my english)
Vale!

06.09.2011, 22:06, "luciaiuliaaquila" <luciaiuliaaquila@...>:

> L. Iulia Aquila quiritibus bonae voluntatis S.P.D
>
> Come join the Factio Albata, or the Whites, one of the two oldest teams in
> ancient Rome and Nova Roma!
> Enjoy the thrill of entering your own chariots in the upcoming
> Ludus and enjoy the support of the Faction!
> Bask in the spine tingling cammaraderie of your fellow Albata citizens!
> The excitement of the Ludi calls you!
>
> Victoria vique velocitate!
>
> Experience the electricity wrought by the pounding of hooves driven into the
> sand by a team of thundering horseflesh pulling your chariots driven by your
> agitatores! The crowds loudly demanding more!
> The raw enthusiasm of the masses will captivate and elevate you as your entry or
> entries are deemed champion!
>
> Semper Albata! Albata Victoria!
>
> Whether you have an entry or not come see the spectacle and be as one strong
> historical Faction!
>
> The last season Albata rose to the height of glory with the winning chariots in
> last year's (2763) Ludi Novi Romani and Ludi Magna Romani, come join us as we do
> it again this year!
>
> The Albatae has started the year off well with a gladiatorial win by Sura owned
> by Gaius Petronius Africanus!
> This win was quickly followed with a win by Celer owned by Magistra A. Tullia Scholastica.
>
> But Albata has many winners and placed well throughout the last ludus: P. Memmius Albucius, his Luxogenes driven by Eporicus coming in a
> close second in the first quarterfinal!
>
> A. Tulla Scholastica, her Celer driven by Fortis coming in a close second in the second quarterfinal - then on to win the entire race!!!
>
> My agitatore, Aetis Canius of Masilla who drove the Ignis Natis for the win in the third quarterfinal and will return again this year!
>
> My last year's champion, the agitatrice Aoife of the Silures driving the Vita
> Brevis into first place in the 4th quarterfinal! She will not be returning this year as she is great with child.
>
> We may be small but we have proved to be mighty!
>
> Come join a winning team!
>
> How to Join the Whites:
> *Go to your Album Civium page login http://www.novaroma.org/civitas/album and
> click the "My Account" button.
> *One of the options is "Racing Faction" – choose Albata as your faction
> *Once that is done, join our mailing list:
> http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/factio_albata/
>
> VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: The position of Lanista for the Gladiator School is open.
> For more information on becoming appointed as Lanista for this School, contact
> the Domina factionis of Factio Albata, L. Julia Aquila.
>
> *Our NR Wiki page:
> http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Factio_Albata
> *Our virtual International Gladiator School: LUDUS ALBATUS:
> http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Ludus_Albatus_(Nova_Roma)
> *Sodalitas Munerum
> http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Sodalitas_Munerum_(Nova_Roma)
> *Sodalitas Munerum ML:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SodalitasMunerum/
>
> VICTORIA VIQVE VELOCITATE!!!!
>
> Valete et habete fortunam bonam!
>
> Julia
> Domina Factionis Albatae
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
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>
>

NOTE! I would like to express my profound gratitude to Volusus for hi
impeccable research for this parade. I couldn't have done it without you,
Voluse, and I owe you, a bottle of the finest Falernian and (with your wife's
permission) a hug, if I ever have the honor of meeting you, at the very
least! Gratias tibi ago!



Hello Nova Roma! This is your commentator, Fantasia Rustica, and with me in
the broadcast booth, high above the Circus Maximus is my good friend
Hermannus, charioteer for Albata and C. Maria Caeca. He won't be racing,
this time around, but he will be helping me describe the incredible parade
that is about to take place. We have several roving reporters scattered in
the audience and on the parade route, so you won't miss a thing, wherever
you are!



Hermannus: We have a glorious day for this event, don't we? The rain has
made everything fresh and sweet, and it's warm with just a hint of Fall
coolness. Ah! There is Cato Consul speaking with Aeternia Aedile, and
doesn't *she* look fetching in her blue feather cloak!



Rustica: Careful, my friend. You have a lovely, but jealous, wife. The
stands are packed to capacity, and the vendors are busy making their
fortunes! I understand we even have a baklava seller. There's Venator
Consul with his wife, and he is holding the biggest cup I've *ever* seen. I
hear that he has a new family member, too, and that is absolutely grand.



Herm. That, dear girl, is a stein, and I'd be willing to bet it's filled
with Meade, probably of his own making. He keeps a good supply in the
Consuls' box, you know.



Rusti: Um, how .never mind. The praetors are here, though Caesar Praetor
is busy, as usual, reading through what looks like a huge and heavy
document. The pontifexes are in their box, too, and there is Sabinus Censor
with his family. I'm glad he's taking a short break from managing the
census, he richly deserves it!



Herm: There is my patroness and our Vestal, in her box, too. It's good to
see her back with us.



Rusti: yes it is. Now let's go to Marcius Crispus at the starting point of
the parade. Crispe?



Crispus. Thanks, Rustica. I'm here watching the parade form up .and what a
parade it's going to be! I've heard there are more than 20 floats, and
something new this year, many of the most prominent Gens have sponsored
marching bands, complete with majorettes! This is barely organized chaos,
but the Aedilician cohors is getting everyone in their places right smartly,
and here we go!



Rusti: Great! I can just see .oh, my! The first thing to come into the
Circus is a triumphal arch, carried by, I'm told, young men and women from
the Senatorial families. It is huge, and formed completely of fall flowers
in shades of rich gold and deep red. As they enter, the winner of the
Alexandrian Idol lat year, Aquata steps to the podium, and, joined by the NR
national symphony orchestra, sings a beautiful patriotic song. What a
lovely voice she has!



Herm, softly: And we will be introduced to another Idol winner later this
week, I think.



Rusti: Here come 2 young people, carrying a huge banner with Gens Julia
written on it in huge gold script. Behind them are the majorettes, twirling
their batons, and the band. Listen to the Julii cheering! Oh, my .even the
praetor looked up, and .no, can't be! Did I see a *smile*?



Herm. No, but I think his lips twitched a bit. Even that is a historical
event!



Rusti: Here comes the first of the floats .Romulus, Remus and the she wolf,
of course, and it's gorgeous, as are all the floats, this year. Each was
prepared by a neighborhood sodalitas, and they are determined to outdo ne
another in every detail!



Herm: After come a contingent of German cavalry! How they ride! No
weapons, of course, they aren't permitted inside the city, but they look
so .so .awesome. Right word, yes?



Rusti: definitely! Now, here is the 2nd float .this float depicts Hercules
building the Ara Maxima with his own hands, and represents the compact
between Hercules and Rome, and the first prophecy of the greatness of Rome.
I wonder who *that* actor is, and which parties he will be attending!



Herm: (laughs) Focus, Rustica! This represents a very sacred and serious
event!



Rusti, distracted. Um hmm. Now, here comes Gens Cornelia's sponsored band,
with banner! The Cornelians are on their feet, trying to out cheer the
Julians! there is the Curule Aedile, waving and smiling, and there is our
other praetor, toasting the band with a cup of wine. Bet it's Falernian!
And the net float .oh! This depicts Hersinia and the Sabine women,
interposing themselves between the Sabine fathers and the Roman husbands.
The women stand shoulder to shoulder, hair disheveled, clothing torn,
reaching out in obvious entreaty to their fathers to stop fighting. I love
this episode in history!



Herm: they were so very brave, like mot Romans, even Roman women. (Rustica
gives him a withering look), and they were successful, too!



Rusti: Here is the next float. It depicts the deification of Romulus.
There is the empty throne, and obviously soldiers and senators stand around
it, looking up, very confused. There stands Proculus Iulius, explaining and
gesturing to the sky and to the throne. This, of course, symbolizes that
none will be able to stand against the might of Rome.



Herm: It was true then, and it is true, still. My comrades and I certainly
couldn't, and we tried! But .there but look! The chariots which aren't
racing in these games follow, each factio represented, in vertical lines,
and 4 abreast, so no factio takes precedence.



Rusti: For once, they aren't competing or trying to hurt one another!
There's your wife, Hermannus, smiling and laughing like a girl! She's
*tiny!*



Herm: she is, but fierce, too! I think she flirts with one of Aeternia's
drivers. She needs to stop that, now!



Rusti: Here is the next float, Ah, it shows Numa in his grove, receiving
the sacred laws from the nymph Egeria. There are sacred books around them,
and Numa is watching her intently. How nice! All the priests and
Pontifexes have risen, and stand in silent respect while the float goes by.



Herm: And here come the band sponsored by Gens Tullia! Now the Tulliae are
up and cheering, and Scholastica Senatrix is waving and smiling at the
marchers. Here comes the next float. You don't see this scene depicted
very often, but I'm glad to see it. What we see is Attus Navis Augur and
Tarquinius. Do you know this story?



Herm: I'm afraid I don't. Maybe our viewers would like it, too.



Rusti: Well, Tarquinius wanted to make an unusual change to his battle
plans, and Attus Navis told him that the gods would need to be consulted.
The king said that he should ask if they approved of that which was in his
mind, Attus Navis did, and said that yes, what he was considering was
possible. The king laughed and said that he had been considering cutting a
whet stone with a razor. Attus, without any change in expression, called
for a whet stone and a razor, and proceeded to cut the whet stone in half
without effort. So it was Tarquinius, and not the augur, and certainly not
the gods who was made to look .a bit ridiculous, and so, now, when Romans
want to perform any great or important thing, they ask the gods.



Herm: Ah. Very nice. So the man holding the 2 halves of the whet stone,
and the one staring at the razor unbelievingly is the king?



Rusti: yes. Here comes 1 of our legions .without weapons, but with
everything else, and don't they look smart!



Herm: Yes, and it's good to be on their side, trust me! Now, here is the
next float! What is this? A child with burning hair????? I wonder how they
did *that* technically!



Rusti: no clue, but this refers to something that happened in early
history. The boy is Servius Tullius, the child of a slave woman. Seems
that he was found asleep one night, with his hair ablaze. King Tarquinius
and Queen Tanaquil were awakened, and the queen forbade anyone to touch him
until he awakened naturally. When he did, the king realized that this child
had the internal qualities of a king, and so he was raised to fill that
position, and did.



And here is the Fabia banner, and their band. There go the Fabians, too,
cheering and waving, and look at that little girl marching, twirling her
baton with one hand, and waving back with the other!



Herm: Excuse, please, Rustica .but ladies and gentlemen, we return you to
our news desk for an urgent bulletin.



(head shot of news anchorman Malius Bonus, with Aeternia's home as
background. "we interrupt our broadcast of our historical parade for this
special bulletin. We have a report from a very reliable source that early
this morning, a heavily cloaked figure wearing red shoes was seen walking
very quickly through an alley in the Subura, carrying what appeared to be a
covered bird cage. Witnesses say that he entered the back door of a grain
warehouse, but a search found nothing disturbed, but there were footprints
in the dust on the floor, and a bit of grain, scattered about. Now we
return you to Fantasia Rustica, live at the Ludi Romani.



Rusti: This one is a bit grim! There is Tullia, daughter of Servius
Tullius and wife of Lucius Tarquinius, in her carriage, wild eyed and mad
with rage and greed. The body of her father is shown just behind the
carriage, and it is obvious that she ran over him, despoiling her father's
body. Now there is an ancient Macbeth story! Seems she and her husband
plotted against her father, then king, to grab the throne. Tarquinius later
called Superbus, threw the old king down the steps of the Curia, and he was
set upon and killed by his accomplices. Then, as if that wasn't enough, his
wife ran over her father with her car.



Herm: And yet, the gens Tullia also produced the greatest orator of Rome.
Still, I guess every family, and every Gens has members in their backgrounds
they'd rather not discuss.



Rusti. Yeah, skeletons in all closets, I think. OK, what's this? It looks
like .it is! Here is a model of a ship on a flatbed truck. It has
everything, sails, sailors and oarsmen, too! Some of the sailors are
tossing candy off the sides of it, and the children are running riot to
catch the goodies! And, here comes the next float.

This one also involves Tarquinius Superbus, but this time with the Sybil of
Cumae. She came to Rome, offering to sell him the 9 Sibylline books, but he
tried to bargain with her, because he thought them way too expensive. Her
idea of bargaining was to first burn 3, then when he still didn't want to
pay, she burned 3 more. At that point, he caved, and bought the rest. Just
goes to show .there are times when dickering just *isn't* such a good idea.
The throne shows him on his throne, watching in horror as she feeds one of
the precious books into the fire.



Herm. Some of Rome's rulers were brilliant, and some were .not. There is
the banner of the band sponsored by Gens Minutia, and there is Marcus
Minutius Audens, with his lovely wife, waving to them, and taping his foot
in time to the music!



Rusti: Oh, he'd be marching right along with them, if he could! Now, let's
go to Crispus, who has made his way into the stands to talk to some
spectators. Crispus?



Crispus. Yes, I'm here in the stands, and they are jam packed! Vendors are
running everywhere, with everything from food and wine to to shits and
whistles. Unless I'm mistaken here is a soldier on leave, enjoying a cup of
wine, with his family. Sir, how are you enjoying the Ludi so far?



Soldier: They're great as always, this year! It does my heart good to come
home to something like this!



Crispus, thanks .and here is young Nepos! Son as you swallow that half a
meat pie, can you tell us what you like best, so far?



Nepos, swallows and laughs. Not *quite* half, but it's so good, and I'm
hungry. Um .well, everything, but this parade is fantastic! I bought one
of the special programs .it has more good tuff in it than I get in my
history class!



Crispus. Very good .and, here is a lovely lady, carrying what looks like a
whole basket of food! Are you taking all that up to your family?



Lady: I am! I have 3 growing boys, and 2 girls, and they are *always*
hungry!

Crispus: And are you all enjoying your stay in Rome?

Lady: Of course! We've always wanted to take a vacation in Rome during one
of the Ludi, and we are all so happy we did! We don't have *anything* like
this where I come from!



Crispus: well, as you can see, we have a very happy crowd, so back to you,
Rustica, I think the next float is entering. Oh ..I managed to snag you
some baklava before it got sold out. I'll bring it up to you, in a bit.



Rustica: thanks, you're a love! And here comes Iunius Brutus .the 1st one,
that is! In this float we have the story of the sign that Superbus saw in
his house ..a snake coming out of one of the columns. He sent Brutus, who
acted like a bit of a fool, and not equipped for Government or any serious
work, with his (Tarquinius') sons to Delphi to have it explained. You can
see the Pythia there on her trident. She told them that the 1st to kiss his
mother would be destined for greatness. The 2 sons made to hurry back to
Rome and their mother, but, as you can see, Brutus is prostate, kissing the
Earth, though he made look like he stumbled. The sons are laughing, of
course.



Herm: Greatness often wears a mask, and when despots rule, it is the wise
who often pretend to be stupid and harmless, just to survive, until they can
act.



Rusti: Yes. Emperor Claudius did that, for many years, quite successfully.

Herm: Those of us who were taken in war did also. We had to. Some of us
were very fortunate, but not all of us. Some of us have been wise enough to
become true friends of Rome, and make god lives for ourselves and our new
families.



Rusti: Here come the acrobats, cartwheeling down the parade route! I
understand we will be seeing a lot more of them, soon, doing all sorts of
wonderful things! And here IS the next float. This one tells the story of
the virtuous Lucretia. Her husband, along with several officers, were
camped just outside Rome, with the king. They fell to talking and drinking,
and each bragged about his wife's virtue. They decided to check up on the
ladies, and award a palm to the most virtuous. Well, they did, but all of
them except for Lucretia wee engaged in frivolous activities, and enjoying
their husbands' absence to the max. However, Lucretia was found doing her
needlework, surrounded not by gentlemen friends, but by her ladies. That's
her, looking up from her embroidery with a slightly frightened, and startled
look, at the drunken group of men standing before her. Of course, we do
know how she was dishonored, and what happened then.



Herm: here come the Equitia band! Look at their uniforms!



Rusti: Yes. I understand that Cato Consul designed those, personally, and
they are incredibly beautiful! Also, I'm told the audition process to even
get into that band was extremely difficult and exacting, but then I'd expect
no less from our Consul. Here comes the next float. This represents the
death of Lucretia and the great oath that put an end to kings in Rome. We
see Lucretia on her bier, with flowers around her head like a crown, and
Brutus, holding the knife with which she killed herself high, swearing the
great oath that made Rome a republic.



Herm: Did he really swear the oath on her knife?



Rusti: I don't know, maybe they took a liberty with the interpretation, but
it's certainly credible, and very dramatic!



Herm: And now we have the Ulleria band, and look! See in the middle of the
marchers?

Rusti. How sweet! Someone is holding a huge staff, and on top of is a
picture of Venator Consul's new niece, and her mother! What a way to
celebrate a birth, and what a good band, too.



Now, here is our last float. And this shows one of my very favorite
stories! Everyone know about this one, and listen to the crowd cheer!
Everyone is on their feet to give a standing ovation for this one. It shows
Horatio in the middle of the bridge, spear held high, while flames start to
burn it from one end. I'm told this isn't a person, but a model made out of
metal .just in case the braziers they are using get out of control. What a
wonderful float!



Herm: What's going on with my Patroness?



Rusti: Looks like .yes, 2 messengers just approached her box and handed her
pieces of paper, notes, apparently. She reads one, writes something on the
back, looks up, makes a "later" gesture towards the Censor, and sends that
messenger back to him. She reads the other message, nods and waves at the
Curule Aedile, pick up a manila folder beside her, and hurries out of her
box. On her way to the exit, she passes the Senatorial box, and drops the
folder on Scholastica Senetrix's lap. What's *that* about, I wonder?



Herm: (laughing) Oh, that's her Latin homework, I expect. You do know that
she is sponsoring a public feast this week, because, as she said: "I want to
show my gratitude to everyone in Nova roma for their kindness and support
when I needed it mot, and for making very sure that I knew it. They took
that terrible journey with me, and that is something I'll never forget."
OK, she's slipped out of the circus, to deal with some emergency or other.



Rusti: Well, viewers, that's the official end of the parade, but people are
flocking on to the parade route, dance/marching, cheering, and waving Nova
Roma flags as high as they can. And .here comes Crispus with my baklava,
the wonderful man! Goodbye for now, but we'll be back to bring you more
from the Ludi Romani!