| Subject: |
Re: [novaroma] Re: Question about Roman weaponry... |
| From: |
sfp55@-------- |
| Date: |
Tue, 20 Mar 2001 19:06:29 EST |
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In a message dated 3/20/2001 3:46:41 PM Pacific Standard Time,
nramos@-------- writes:
<< Volscian ships that were defeated by Roman
forces in a naval engagement (I think it was either during one of the
Samnite Wars or the Social Wars, >>
It was beaks of 30 Carthaginian ships captured in Rome's first naval victory
at Mylae under Consul Duilius in the first Punic War. The actual speaking
structure was called the "columna rostrata".
Vale
Q, Fabius Maximus
Roman Historian
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| Subject: |
Re: [novaroma] Question about Roman weaponry... |
| From: |
"Maximianus Flavius Herculius" <t.odysse@--------> |
| Date: |
Wed, 21 Mar 2001 00:01:21 +0100 |
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----- Original Message -----
From: xena_mercuria_caledonia@--------
To: novaroma@--------
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 11:46 PM
Subject: [novaroma] Question about Roman weaponry...
Salvete!
First of all, I'd like to say that as a new member, everyone has gone
out of their way to help me out and make me feel comfortable, and I
very much appreciate that. I have a question that I think the
community could help me with, and forgive my ignorance in asking it
because I am sure I should know the answer. Did the Roman short
sword have a specific Latin name in and of itself that was different
from the general term for sword? If so, what is the word? Also, I
would just like to ask if anyone else (high school students) was
forced to take the National Latin Exam on the Ides of March? How
ironic and foreboding is that? In relation to that, I have another
question. When addressing a crowd in the Forum, did an orator stand
on the steps of the Curia? And also, is the rostra inside the
Curia? Thank you to anyone who can help me out.
Valete!
Caledonia
Salve Caledonia,
I have got the answer for your first question: the term for the short sword of the legionarii
is "gladius". From the last quarter of 2. Century AD a longer sword cme in use, the term for
it is "Spatha". In the same time the shields began to become round.
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| Subject: |
[novaroma] Venator on excursion |
| From: |
"Steven" <catamount_grange@--------> |
| Date: |
Wed, 21 Mar 2001 01:38:46 -0000 |
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Avete Omnes!
I am on the road for the next week, so thusly will be cyber
amoputated for that time.
I am attending a get together for members of an Heathen list I
moderate. We're expecting 50 to 60 out of the 240 or so US
subscribers.
The event came about as a result of one member saying "Hey gang, let's
put on a Moot!"
[Moot in this case meaning, an informal gathering with no status in
the eyes of "Official Heathenry."]
I shall be giving a talk on hunting ethics, helping to cook and
leading a ritual in Honor of my Gens Patron: Uller, the Bow Lord,
Beast Slayer and Oath Warden, amongst other attributes.
We're held together quite loosely by our various approaches to the
Religio Septentrionalis.
Nova Romans should have a stronger bond...
Vale and bona fortuna - Venator
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| Subject: |
Re: [novaroma] Oath Of Office |
| From: |
Prima Lucilla Cornelia Fortunata <LucillaCornelia@--------> |
| Date: |
Tue, 20 Mar 2001 20:11:02 -0800 (PST) |
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According to the Lex Iunia de Iusiurando; and by my
departed ancestors, and forebears; before my honored colleagues of The Musarum and friends in Nova Roma, by the Citizens I serve, and by the Gods and Goddesses of Rome I, Prima Lucilla Cornelia Fortunata, do hereby solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.
I, Prima Lucilla Cornelia Fortunata, swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my
public dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.
I, Prima Lucilla Cornelia Fortunata, swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would threaten its status as the
State Religion.
I, Prima Lucilla Cornelia Fortunata, swear to protect and defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.
I, Prima Lucilla Cornelia Fortunata, further swear to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the
office of Musaea, Collegia Polyhymnia, to the best of my abilities.
On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the position of Musaea, Collegia Polyhymnia, and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.
March 20th, in the year of the Consulship of Flavius Vedius Germanicus and Marcus Cassius Iulianus, 2754 AUC.
Prima Lucilla Cornelia Fortunata,
Musaea, Collegia Polyhymnia
Sodalitas Musarum
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| Subject: |
Re: [novaroma] Radio Interview - CBS Radio and Entertainment |
| From: |
"Lucius Mauricius Procopious" <procopious@--------> |
| Date: |
Tue, 20 Mar 2001 21:23:42 -0800 |
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Any idea what time it will air?
Lucius Mauricius Procopious
Propraetor America Boreoccidentalis
(This is an unofficial post for which I assume full responsibility)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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"Indeed, it is not by the plans of men, but by the hand of God that the
affairs of men are directed; and this men call Fate, not knowing the reason
for what things they see occur; and what seems to be without cause is easy
to call the accident of chance. Still, this is a matter every mortal will
decide for himself according to his taste."
-Procopius of Caesarea (in Palestine) [born c.490/507- died c.560s]
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix" <alexious@-------->
To: <novaroma@-------->; <Gens_Cornelia@-------->
Cc: <californianovarom@-------->; <senatusRomanus@-------->
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 9:43 PM
Subject: [novaroma] Radio Interview - CBS Radio and Entertainment
> Ave Citizens of Nova Roma,
>
> On Saturday, Praetor Q. Fabius Maximus and I had the opportunity to have a
radio interview with CBS Radio. The purpose of the interview was a tie in
about promoting Gladiator for the Oscars and about Nova Roma. It was an
outstanding opportunity to get more publicity for Nova Roma. The interview
will be broadcast on this Thursday evening. Prima Cornelia Pulchra will be
recording it since I will be at work.
>
> There were a couple of things I found very interesting:
>
> 1. The reporter was very interested about what we do at our
meeting....and specifically the part about the libation to the
Gods....Praetor Fabius actually performed a libation for him.
>
> 2. The reaction to the people who were dining within the
restaurant...they were very receptive....and one of them asked for our
autographs (none of us had a pen.) LOL
>
> 3. Our efforts to establish Nova Roma as a soverignty entity seemed
successful. We came across as a professional organization that has goals
and ideas with a proven, grounded governmental institution, based on
Historical evidence.
>
> Ultimately, the interviews were a smashing success. We had an excellent
interview, good drinks and good food! I hope Proconsul Fabius will comment
further on this.
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>
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| Subject: |
Re: [novaroma] Radio Interview - CBS Radio and Entertainment |
| From: |
"Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix" <alexious@--------> |
| Date: |
Tue, 20 Mar 2001 21:26:09 -0800 |
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I was told by the Producer it would air in the evening on Thursday....They
didnt have an exact time.... :(
Lucius Cornelius Sulla
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lucius Mauricius Procopious" <procopious@-------->
To: <novaroma@-------->
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 9:23 PM
Subject: Re: [novaroma] Radio Interview - CBS Radio and Entertainment
> Any idea what time it will air?
>
> Lucius Mauricius Procopious
> Propraetor America Boreoccidentalis
> (This is an unofficial post for which I assume full responsibility)
> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> procopious@--------
> ICQ# 83516618
> *America Boreoccidentalis Mail List
> http://www.egroups.com/group/AmBor_Waves
> * The Gens Mauricia
> http://www.geocities.com/procopious
>
> "Indeed, it is not by the plans of men, but by the hand of God that the
> affairs of men are directed; and this men call Fate, not knowing the
reason
> for what things they see occur; and what seems to be without cause is easy
> to call the accident of chance. Still, this is a matter every mortal will
> decide for himself according to his taste."
> -Procopius of Caesarea (in Palestine) [born c.490/507- died c.560s]
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix" <alexious@-------->
> To: <novaroma@-------->; <Gens_Cornelia@-------->
> Cc: <californianovarom@-------->; <senatusRomanus@-------->
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 9:43 PM
> Subject: [novaroma] Radio Interview - CBS Radio and Entertainment
>
>
> > Ave Citizens of Nova Roma,
> >
> > On Saturday, Praetor Q. Fabius Maximus and I had the opportunity to have
a
> radio interview with CBS Radio. The purpose of the interview was a tie in
> about promoting Gladiator for the Oscars and about Nova Roma. It was an
> outstanding opportunity to get more publicity for Nova Roma. The
interview
> will be broadcast on this Thursday evening. Prima Cornelia Pulchra will
be
> recording it since I will be at work.
> >
> > There were a couple of things I found very interesting:
> >
> > 1. The reporter was very interested about what we do at our
> meeting....and specifically the part about the libation to the
> Gods....Praetor Fabius actually performed a libation for him.
> >
> > 2. The reaction to the people who were dining within the
> restaurant...they were very receptive....and one of them asked for our
> autographs (none of us had a pen.) LOL
> >
> > 3. Our efforts to establish Nova Roma as a soverignty entity seemed
> successful. We came across as a professional organization that has goals
> and ideas with a proven, grounded governmental institution, based on
> Historical evidence.
> >
> > Ultimately, the interviews were a smashing success. We had an excellent
> interview, good drinks and good food! I hope Proconsul Fabius will
comment
> further on this.
> >
> > Respectfully,
> >
> > Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>
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| Subject: |
[novaroma] America Boreoccidentalis Edictum 2754-2 |
| From: |
"Lucius Mauricius Procopious" <procopious@--------> |
| Date: |
Tue, 20 Mar 2001 22:22:47 -0800 |
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Lucius Mauricius Procopious Omnibus SPD
Provincial Edictum 2754-2
The Province of America Boreoccidentalis hereby joins the Limes Cooperation. Participation includes but is not limited to:
i. Provincial infrastructure
ii. Development of common provincial administrative standards
iii. Organization of conferences and meetings
iv. Co-ordination of research projects of common interest
Presented this 20th day of March in the year of the Consulship of Flavius Vedius Germanicus and Marcus Cassius Iulianus, 2754 AUC
Lucius Mauricius Procopious
Propraetor America Boreoccidentalis
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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"Indeed, it is not by the plans of men, but by the hand of God that the affairs of men are directed; and this men call Fate, not knowing the reason for what things they see occur; and what seems to be without cause is easy to call the accident of chance. Still, this is a matter every mortal will decide for himself according to his taste."
-Procopius of Caesarea (in Palestine) [born c.490/507- died c.560s]
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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| Subject: |
[novaroma] Question about Roman weaponry... |
| From: |
gaiuscoriolanus@-------- |
| Date: |
Wed, 21 Mar 2001 06:42:39 -0000 |
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Salve
Rostra came from Carthaginian ships after the battle at Mylae. Rostra
was not a part of Curia Hostilia but they stood near. When senator
went out from curia, he could see rostra from the curia stairs. That
says my resources.
Vale
G.Marcius Coriolanus
Paterfamilias Gens Marcia
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| Subject: |
Re: [novaroma] Oath Of Office |
| From: |
Iasonvs Serenvs Carolvs <iasonvs_serenvs@--------> |
| Date: |
Wed, 21 Mar 2001 06:50:16 -0800 (PST) |
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Well done and bonu fortuna, Lucilla Cornelia.
--- Prima Lucilla Cornelia Fortunata
<LucillaCornelia@--------> wrote:
>
> According to the Lex Iunia de Iusiurando; and by my
> departed ancestors, and forebears; before my honored
> colleagues of The Musarum and friends in Nova Roma,
> by the Citizens I serve, and by the Gods and
> Goddesses of Rome I, Prima Lucilla Cornelia
> Fortunata, do hereby solemnly swear to uphold the
> honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best
> interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.
>
>
> I, Prima Lucilla Cornelia Fortunata, swear to honor
> the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my
> public dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in
> my public and private life.
>
> I, Prima Lucilla Cornelia Fortunata, swear to uphold
> and defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion
> of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that
> would threaten its status as the
> State Religion.
>
> I, Prima Lucilla Cornelia Fortunata, swear to
> protect and defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.
>
> I, Prima Lucilla Cornelia Fortunata, further swear
> to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of
> the
> office of Musaea, Collegia Polyhymnia, to the best
> of my abilities.
>
> On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the
> presence of the Gods and Goddesses of the Roman
> people and by their will and favor, do I accept the
> position of Musaea, Collegia Polyhymnia, and all the
> rights, privileges, obligations, and
> responsibilities attendant thereto.
>
> March 20th, in the year of the Consulship of Flavius
> Vedius Germanicus and Marcus Cassius Iulianus, 2754
> AUC.
>
> Prima Lucilla Cornelia Fortunata,
>
> Musaea, Collegia Polyhymnia
>
> Sodalitas Musarum
>
>
>
> ---------------------------------
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> Yahoo! Mail Personal Address - Get email at your own
> domain with Yahoo! Mail.
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been
> removed]
>
>
__________________________________________________
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| Subject: |
[novaroma] Edictum Aedilicium de Scriba Nominando |
| From: |
"M. Apollonius Formosanus" <bvm3@--------> |
| Date: |
Wed, 21 Mar 2001 18:13:25 +0200 |
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EDICTVM AEDILICIVM
============================
M. Apollonius Formosanus Aedilis Plebeius Senatui Populoque Novae Romae
S.P.D.
Hoc edicto secundum Legem Fundamentalem Novae Romanae (IV.A.5c) Petrum
Artorium Longinum Scribam Aedilicium mihi nomino et creo.
By this Edict according to the Constitution of Nova Roma (IV.A.5c) I do
nominate and appoint Petrus Artorius Longinus as my Aedilician Scribe.
Dixi.
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| Subject: |
[novaroma] Re: Question about Roman weaponry... |
| From: |
ksterne@-------- |
| Date: |
Wed, 21 Mar 2001 18:01:29 -0000 |
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Salvete,
The rostra were the bronze or reinforced oaken "beaks" of ships used
for ramming. When the consul Gaius Maenius in 338 BCE attacked the
Volscian fleet in Antium harbor, he defeated it so successfully that
he broke the power of the Volsci. To mark the completeness of his
victory, he removed the beaks of the ship he captured and fixed them
to the Forum wall of the speaker's platform tucked into the well of
the Comitia. Ever after, the speaker's platform was known as the
rostra.
The well of the Comitia was the place of assembly in the Forum and
was just outside the Curia Hostillia.
Valete,
Gaius Popillius Laenas
Citizen
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| Subject: |
[novaroma] Oath of Office -Oppius Flaccus Severus |
| From: |
"Oppius Flaccus Severus" <oppiusflaccus@--------> |
| Date: |
Wed, 21 Mar 2001 12:38:30 -0800 |
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Salvete Quiritibus:
Oath Of Office
According to the Lex Iunia de Iusiurand, I swear the following oath:
I, Oppius Flaccus Severus (Cxxxxx x. Lxxxxxx) swear to protect and defend
the Constitution of Nova Roma.
I, Oppius Flaccus Severus (Cxxxxx x. Lxxxxxx) further swear to fulfill
obligations and responsibilities of the office of Legatus of America
Boreoccidentalis Major to the best of my abilities.
On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and
Goddesses of the Roman People and by their will and favor, do I accept the
position of Legatus America Boreoccidentalis Major and all the rights,
privileges, obligations and responsibilities attendant thereto.
March 19, in the year of the Consulship of Flavius Vedius Germanicus and
Marcus Cassius Iulianus, 2754 AUC.
Bene valete in Pace Deorum,
Oppius Flaccus Severus, Legatus America Boreoccidentalis Major
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