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Subject:	[Nova-Roma] Nova Britannia Website ver. 1.02!
From:	"Adrian Gunn" <shinjikun@shinjikun.com>
Date:	Sat, 25 Jan 2003 20:30:30 -0500

Salvete,

Thanks to the excellent advice of Julilla Sempronia Magna and Franciscus
Apulus Caesar, ver 1.02 of the Nova Britannia website is up.

www.shinjikun.com

Thank you for the help!

Also, any citizens who have some photos they would like to see in the
Provincial Photo gallery please contact me.

Valete,

C. Minucius Hadrianus
Propraetor Nova Britannia
Lictor
Minerva Templi Sacerdotes

Patria est communis omnium parens.
“Our native land is the common parent of us all.” - Cicero

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Subject:	[Nova-Roma] Re: Nova Britannia Website ver. 1.02!
From:	"quintuscassiuscalvus <richmal@attbi.com>" <richmal@attbi.com>
Date:	Sun, 26 Jan 2003 03:20:34 -0000

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Adrian Gunn" <shinjikun@s...>
wrote:
> Salvete,
>
> Thanks to the excellent advice of Julilla Sempronia Magna and
Franciscus
> Apulus Caesar, ver 1.02 of the Nova Britannia website is up.
>
> www.shinjikun.com
>
> Thank you for the help!

Salve,

Very well done. Only one thing that I can see is a problem. It may
just be my resolution and browser but the bottom half of the top
frame (the quote from Cicero, or at least I think its Cicero) is cut
off.

Vale,

Q. Cassius Calvus

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Subject:	RE: [Nova-Roma] Re: Nova Britannia Website ver. 1.02!
From:	"Adrian Gunn" <shinjikun@shinjikun.com>
Date:	Sat, 25 Jan 2003 22:51:02 -0500

Salve,

Thanks for the heads up! I had the top frame accidentally set to a
percentage, instead of a specific pixel height. It should be fine now.

Vale,

C. Minucius Hadrianus

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From: quintuscassiuscalvus <richmal@attbi.com>
[mailto:richmal@attbi.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 10:21 PM
To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Re: Nova Britannia Website ver. 1.02!

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Adrian Gunn" <shinjikun@s...>
wrote:
> Salvete,
>
> Thanks to the excellent advice of Julilla Sempronia Magna and
Franciscus
> Apulus Caesar, ver 1.02 of the Nova Britannia website is up.
>
> www.shinjikun.com
>
> Thank you for the help!

Salve,

Very well done. Only one thing that I can see is a problem. It may
just be my resolution and browser but the bottom half of the top
frame (the quote from Cicero, or at least I think its Cicero) is cut
off.

Vale,

Q. Cassius Calvus


Subject:	[Nova-Roma] Re: A question regarding a Symbol
From:	"quintuscassiuscalvus <richmal@attbi.com>" <richmal@attbi.com>
Date:	Sun, 26 Jan 2003 04:23:40 -0000

> an image of the symbol:
>
> http://www.shinjikun.com/minerva_symbol.htm
>
> Can any one tell me anything about this symbol? Is it legitimate?
If so,
> how and when would it have been used? In Classical times? Or as a
> Medieval occult symbol?

Salve,

Though I know Diana MorAvia <wink> has answered this question in
part, it did pique my curiosity to do a little research. Apparently
the symbol in question is one of the many alchemical symbols for
sulfer. Sulfer since it burns represents the primal element of fire
and is considered "male." Combined with Mercury which representsthe
primal element of water (and for some reason considered female, was
Mercury a hermaphodite? I don't remember off the top of my head)
Combined they were suppose to represent the union of male-female
(gold).

As for the sulfer/Athena/Minerva connection, its a bit sketchy
there. Sulfer is connected to the minor Greek/Thracian goddess
Brimo. Searching on Brimo I've found her to be listed as a goddess
of fertility and also as death. I find the death connection a bit
strange since it was Atropos that cut the thread of life and Hectate
that linked the underworld to the mortal realms. On the other hand
other sources link Brimo to be an aspect of Athena when she was
angry. As with anything that was passed down word of mouth before
being written down things tend to get blended together making it
difficult to really sort out. Given that Brimo/Athena were Greco-
Thracian goddesses the only real connection would be that the
qualities of Athena tend to coincide with the qualities of Minerva.
But the real question being is; "Are Minerva and Athena one and the
same?" Without meaning to offend, I'd say no. Minerva is the
product of Eutruscan/Roman origin and Brimo/Athena of Greco-Thracian
origins.

Wisdom was recognized through out the ancient world (and sadly
forgotten in most cases today). In the Catholic canon of the Old
Testament scripture is a book called "Wisdom." If I may quote
without giving offense; "Now what Wisdom is, and how she came to be,
I shall relate; and I shall hide no secrets from you, but from the
very beginning I shall search out and bring to light knowledge of her
nor shall I diverge from the truth." (Wisdom 6:22) Interesting that
the author (most likely an Jew living in Alexandria, Egypt circa 100
BCE) refers to Wisdom as female, and I'll let one read into that what
one wishes.

I suppose I should wrap this up before I bore everyone into a coma.
On the other hand the symbol could be the "Artist Formerly Known as a
Symbol, again known as Prince" new name!

Vale,

Q. Cassius Calvus

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Subject:	Re: [Nova-Roma] Re: A question regarding a Symbol
From:	"L. Sicinius Drusus" <lsicinius@yahoo.com>
Date:	Sat, 25 Jan 2003 20:58:19 -0800 (PST)

--- "quintuscassiuscalvus <richmal@attbi.com>"
<richmal@attbi.com> wrote:

>
> Though I know Diana MorAvia <wink> has answered this
> question in
> part, it did pique my curiosity to do a little
> research. Apparently
> the symbol in question is one of the many alchemical
> symbols for
> sulfer. Sulfer since it burns represents the primal
> element of fire
> and is considered "male." Combined with Mercury
> which representsthe
> primal element of water (and for some reason
> considered female, was
> Mercury a hermaphodite?

Mercury was known as Hermes to the Greeks and the word
"hermaphodite" is a fusion of the names Hermes and
Aphrodite.

=====
L. Sicinius Drusus

Roman Citizen

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Subject:	[Nova-Roma] missed e-mails
From:	"Stephen Gallagher" <spqr753@msn.com>
Date:	Sun, 26 Jan 2003 00:09:28 -0500

Salve Romans

MSN which is my link to the internet was "Down" for general maintanance today so if by emal bounced I am sorry I have some that I received and will answer them ASAP I f you E-mailed me and it came back please send it out again.

Tiberius Galerius Paulinus
Curator Differum

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Subject:	[Nova-Roma] Re: The Appointment of Scriba Curatoris Differum
From:	"Stephen Gallagher" <spqr753@msn.com>
Date:	Sun, 26 Jan 2003 01:34:05 -0500

EDICTVM CVRATORIS DIFFERUM
The Appointment of Scriba Curatoris Differum
E Domo Curatoris Differum
Gaius Basilicatus Agricola
is hereby appointed Scriba Curatoris Differum Lex Iuridicalis and
Gallus Minucius Iovinus
is hereby appointed Scriba Curatoris Differum et Artificium

effective today the 26th of Ianuarius In the Consulship of Caeso Fabius Quintilianus and Titus Labienus Fortunatus
(26 January 2003.)
Tiberius Galerius Paulinus, Curator

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Subject:	[Nova-Roma] Public Dioscuri Ritual, Monday, Jan 27th
From:	cassius622@aol.com
Date:	Sun, 26 Jan 2003 09:49:42 EST

Salvete,

It has been a while since a ritual has been publicly posted to the lists for
Citizens to share in. It is my hope that this year it can be done on a
regular basis, so that all those interested in the Religio may practice
together even while separated geographically.

Some members of the priesthood and myself intend to do a ritual to the
Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux, tomorrow - Monday, January 27th. The rite may be
done at any time of the day or evening, so hopefully others can join in even
with this short notice! :)

The Dioscuri are divine twins, sons of Iuppiter, who are thought to be Savior
deities, and who are also patrons of the Equestrian order, cavalry units in
the Legions, athletes, and sailors. Castor and Pollux are said to be friends
of humanity who bring salvation in times of trouble or crisis.

The short prayer and offering to follow is to be done at the home Lararium,
and is a simple rite to ask the Dioscuri for their blessings on our community
and ourselves. I will be posting the instructions to the rite itself directly
after this, and invite all Citizens who practice the Religio to join in by
doing the rite tomorrow!

This ritual has been brought together from a number of sources including two
great websites set up by Pontiff Marcus Cornelius Scriptor: <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Sparta/7249/Ritual.html">
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Sparta/7249/Ritual.html</A>

<A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Sparta/7249/Cult.html">http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Sparta/7249/Cult.html</A>

A fine web page put up by Sacerdos Iulia Vopisca, with a rite by Flamen Gaius
Iulius Iulanus:
<A HREF="http://www.aztriad.com/dioscuri.html">http://www.aztriad.com/dioscuri.html</A>

And material by Citizen Ovidia Luna and Pontiff Antonius Gryllus Graecus. I
am afraid the prayer is in English, but perhaps there is enough time for
others to find comparable prayers in Latin or other languages.

There are a few important festivals coming up next month, including the
Lupercalia (Feb 15), the Quirinalia (Feb 17), the Terminalia (Feb. 23), the
Regifugium (Feb. 24), and the Equirria (Feb 27). I am hoping for another
public rite for at least the Lupercalia, but if any Citizen or member of the
Priesthood would like to offer text for any of the other rites, more can be
available. :)

Valete,

Marcus Cassius Julianus
Pontifex Maximus

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Subject:	[Nova-Roma] Public Dioscuri Ritual - Text of Rite
From:	cassius622@aol.com
Date:	Sun, 26 Jan 2003 09:50:42 EST

PRAYER AND OFFERING TO THE DIOSCURI
January 27th

This is a prayer and offering to Castor and Pollux, the Dioscuri, sons of
Iuppiter. The Dioscuri are considered to be Savior deities, patrons of the
Roman knights and calvary, friends of mankind who bring salvation in times of
crisis.

Items needed at the home altar (Lararium)
The home lararium set up as for daily rites.
Wine, frankinsense incense, an image of Castor and Pollux if desired.

I. The officiant cleans and dresses for ritual, and prepares the offerings to
be given at the home Lararium.

II. The officiant goes before the altar, and lights the lamp or candle,
sacred to the Goddess Vesta.

III. The Officiant then offers incense to Ianus, the God of doorways, so that
he will open the pathway between the mortal world and the realm of the Gods.
Offering incense while saying:

"Salve Iane Pater! Admitte me coram numina lucentia."
(Greetings, Father Ianus! Allow me to behold in person the shining Gods."

IV. The officiant then faces the image of the Dioscuri, or simply pictures
Castor and Pollux as the victorius and shining twin horsemen. to face the
image of the Gods. He holds his hands to the Heavens, one palm facing
upwards, and one downwards, to recognize both Twins in their shared divinity;
he then says the following prayer/invocation to the Twins:

Domini, Filii Iovis, Romani Equitatus Patroni,
Lords, Sons of Jove, Patrons of the Roman Knights,

Adeste! Salve Dioscuri!
Be ye present! Hail, O Dioscuri!

"Be thou well Castor, Breaker of horses, God of our Cavalry, Patron of
Seamen, Fiery, youthful Warrior God, and whatever other names or titles you
assume or wish to be called byadoratio;

Be thou well strong, blameless Pollux, God of Athletes, Patron of Seamen,
Faultless Boxer who stings the unjust with terrible blows, and whatever other
names or titles you assume or wish to be called byadoratio...

I humbly and gratefully beseech and pray to you that you watch over our
People, the Roman People, the Quirites, O saviors of Man, and be giving and
generous to the Roman people, the Quirites.

Good horsemen, grant in your Divine Majesty everlasting victory, prosperity,
and health to the Roman People, the Quirites. If it so pleases you, grant the
Roman People, the Quirites, the safety of our homes and nation, lead us in
prosperity and propitious victory. Lend your Divine strength and favor to the
Pontifices, to me, to my house and my household. Let not evil, malice,
cowardice, frailty, weakness, nor ill health enter into the lives of the
Roman People."

V. OFFERING

Place the frankinsense incense on the coals in the turibulum (incense burner)
or light stick or cone incense now and let the smoke rise to the Dioscuri.
Say:

"Castor et Pollux, eius rei ergo macte thure esto. Fito volente propitius
mihi domo familiaeque meae et populo romano quiritibus."

"Castor and Pollux, for this shall you be honoured by the incense. Make
yourself willingly propitious to me, my house and my family, and to the
roman people of the quirites."

Now take the vessel with wine and offer the wine by pouring it into the
patera (offering dish) with the following words:

"Castor and Pollux, eiusdem rei ergo macte hoc vino inferio esto. Mactete hoc
sacrificio. Fito volente propitius mihi domo familiaeque meae et populo
romano quiritibus."

"Castor and Pollux, for the same reason shall you be honoured by this wine
below. Be thou increased by this which I give to you. Make yourself willingly
propitious to me, my house and my family, and to the roman people of the
quirites."

VI: END THE RITE
Take your right hand to your lips, kissing it as a sign of "adoratio". If
others are with you at the rite, announce that the sacrifice is finished with
the words "ilicet" or "ire licet" (it is lawful to go). If alone, simply say
that the rite is ended.

Leave the candle or lamp burning at the altar for a time, and also leave the
wine out for at least an hour in honor of the Dioscuri.

****************************************
(For those who do not have a household altar (lararium) information on
setting up such a space can be found at: <A HREF="http://www.novaroma.org/religio_romana/Howto.html">
http://www.novaroma.org/religio_romana/Howto.html</A> )

Valete,

Marcus Cassius Julianus
Pontifex Maximus

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Subject:	[Nova-Roma] Re: A question regarding a Symbol
From:	"quintuscassiuscalvus <richmal@attbi.com>" <richmal@attbi.com>
Date:	Sun, 26 Jan 2003 16:24:04 -0000

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L. Sicinius Drusus"
<lsicinius@y...> wrote:
>
>
> Mercury was known as Hermes to the Greeks and the word
> "hermaphodite" is a fusion of the names Hermes and
> Aphrodite.
>
>
> =====
> L. Sicinius Drusus

Salve,

Thank you for your explanation. I guess I need to rephrase my
question. Was Mercury considered a hermaphodite prior his
association with Hermes in Greek mythology?

Vale,

Q. Cassius Calvus

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Subject:	[Nova-Roma] Chat with me?
From:	"Ivlia A.A. Mvsa <aneaapollonia@aol.com>" <aneaapollonia@aol.com>
Date:	Sun, 26 Jan 2003 17:39:44 -0000

Salve,
If anyone is interested in chatting, I'll be sitting in the main list
chat room. I'll give it about an hour to see if anyone shows up.

Vale bene,
I.A.A.Musa

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Subject:	RE: [Nova-Roma] Chat with me?
From:	"Adrian Gunn" <shinjikun@shinjikun.com>
Date:	Sun, 26 Jan 2003 13:16:12 -0500

Salve,

If you're still around, I'm in the room now (as of 1:15pm)!

Vale,

C. Minucius Hadrianus

-----Original Message-----
From: Ivlia A.A. Mvsa <aneaapollonia@aol.com>
[mailto:aneaapollonia@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2003 12:40 PM
To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Chat with me?

Salve,
If anyone is interested in chatting, I'll be sitting in the main list
chat room. I'll give it about an hour to see if anyone shows up.

Vale bene,
I.A.A.Musa


Subject:	Re: [Nova-Roma] Re: A question regarding a Symbol
From:	"L. Sicinius Drusus" <lsicinius@yahoo.com>
Date:	Sun, 26 Jan 2003 10:24:45 -0800 (PST)

Hermes wasn't exactly a Hermaphrodite though his name
is part of the source of the term. Since he was
portrayed as a youthful male God, the Greek ambiguity
regarding young males became associated with him. Many
of the sculptures of Hermes could have just as easily
been a portrayal of the Kore or another maiden.

This association with Greek mores regarding sexuality
is cultural, rather than an aspect of the God himself,
and I doubt that it existed in the Religio prior to
Greek influances.

--- "quintuscassiuscalvus <richmal@attbi.com>"
<richmal@attbi.com> wrote:
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "L. Sicinius
> Drusus"
> <lsicinius@y...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Mercury was known as Hermes to the Greeks and the
> word
> > "hermaphodite" is a fusion of the names Hermes and
> > Aphrodite.
> >
> >
> > =====
> > L. Sicinius Drusus
>
> Salve,
>
> Thank you for your explanation. I guess I need to
> rephrase my
> question. Was Mercury considered a hermaphodite
> prior his
> association with Hermes in Greek mythology?
>
> Vale,
>
> Q. Cassius Calvus
>
>

=====
L. Sicinius Drusus

Roman Citizen

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Subject:	Re: [[Nova-Roma] Re: A question regarding a Symbol]
From:	Kyrene Ariadne
Date:	Sun, 26 Jan 2003 19:06:47 -0000

Salvete!

"quintuscassiuscalvus <richmal@attbi.com>" <richmal@attbi.com> wrote:
> Thank you for your explanation. I guess I need to rephrase my
> question. Was Mercury considered a hermaphodite prior his
> association with Hermes in Greek mythology?

No, he's not a Hermaphrodite. The name is of the child that he and Aphrodite
bore.

Valete,
Andrea Gladia Cyrene

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Subject:	[Nova-Roma] EDICTVM PRAETORIVM DE SCRIBAE DESIGNATIONE
From:	=?iso-8859-1?q?Gnaeus=20Salix=20Astur?= <salixastur@yahoo.es>
Date:	Sun, 26 Jan 2003 22:07:42 +0100 (CET)

Cn. Salix Astur Quiritibus S.P.D.

Ex officio praetoris

EDICTVM PRAETORIVM DE SCRIBAE DESIGNATIONE

In accordance with the Constitution of Nova Roma, I, Gnaeus Salix
Astur, praetor, appoint the citizen Spurius Postumius Tubertus as
Scriba with the duty to aid the praetores in the moderation of the
main list of Nova Roma.

Datum a.d. VII Kalendis Februarii anno MMDCCLVI a.U.C.

Cn. Salix Astur, praetor.

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Bene Valete in Pace Deorum!

CN·SALIX·ASTVR·T·F·A·NEP·TRIB·OVF
PRAETOR·ET·SENATOR
TRIVMVIR·ACADEMIAE
LICTOR·CVRIATVS

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Subject:	[Nova-Roma] Gentle Reminder
From:	"quintuscassiuscalvus <richmal@attbi.com>" <richmal@attbi.com>
Date:	Sun, 26 Jan 2003 21:36:07 -0000

Salvete,

Just a reminder that voting in the Comitia Plebis Tributa to elect
the 2 vacant seats of Tribunus continues and will continue until
Voting shall end on Thursday January 30 at 18:01 Roman Time (17:01
GMT, 12:01 noon Eastern US time, 09:01 PST). If you have already
voted, thank you. If you have not voted, please vote. It's painless
and only takes a minute at most.

The Cista is located at:

http://www.novaroma.org/cursus_honorum/voting/index.html

Remember your vote is your voice, don't be silent.

Vale,

Q. Cassius Calvus
Rogator

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Subject:	Re: [Nova-Roma] Re: A question regarding a Symbol
From:	me-in-@disguise.co.uk
Date:	Sun, 26 Jan 2003 21:52:46 +0000 (GMT)

-----Original Message-----
>From : “L. Sicinius Drusus“ <lsicinius@yahoo.com>
>
>This association with Greek mores regarding sexuality
>is cultural, rather than an aspect of the God himself,
>and I doubt that it existed in the Religio prior to
>Greek influances.
>
It seems to be a late development as well, earliler statues of Hermes showing him as helmetted and full bearded. However don't forget the Herms could be no more than just a post representing an erect penis equivalent to the garden Priapus and that Hermes is *not* 'messenger of the Gods'; that is Iris the Rainbow. The proper version of that role is Psychopomp, which is 'messenger' but only in the sense of the last message, the one that leads to the Underworld and he is the Guide there.

Vibius.

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Subject:	[Nova-Roma] New online Latin class starting
From:	"Gnaeus Equitius Marinus <equitius_marinus@yahoo.com>" <equitius_marinus@yahoo.com>
Date:	Sun, 26 Jan 2003 21:55:14 -0000

It's not our own Academia, but it might be of interest to some.

http://www.ravendays.org/latin/wheelock/wh2003i.html

I don't know these people, and I'm not endorsing their class.
But I figure it's a good idea to pass the word about these
things when I learn about them.

-- Marinus

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Subject:	Re: [Nova-Roma] Re: Nova Britannia Website ver. 1.02!
From:	Caius Minucius Scaevola <ben@callahans.org>
Date:	Sun, 26 Jan 2003 17:19:57 -0500

On Sun, Jan 26, 2003 at 03:20:34AM -0000, quintuscassiuscalvus <richmal@attbi.com> wrote:

Salve,

> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "Adrian Gunn" <shinjikun@s...>
> wrote:
> > Salvete,
> >
> > Thanks to the excellent advice of Julilla Sempronia Magna and Franciscus
> > Apulus Caesar, ver 1.02 of the Nova Britannia website is up.
> >
> > www.shinjikun.com
> >
> > Thank you for the help!
>
> Salve,
>
> Very well done. Only one thing that I can see is a problem. It may
> just be my resolution and browser but the bottom half of the top frame
> (the quote from Cicero, or at least I think its Cicero) is cut off.

I'll add a little technical advice, if you don't mind: one of the rules
of thumb of web design is to keep individual images at 50kB or under
(larger images are usually thumbnailed), and your top nav bar is over
80kB - since I often use a slow and expensive wireless link these days,
I notice things like that. :)

Increasing the JPG compression by 10%, which doesn't seem to change it
visually (at 1280x1024, anyway) brings the image to under 29kB; 20%
results in 19kB, with very slight compression artefacts.

Also, frames aren't considered a particularly great design technique
anymore... but I think of that as a personal preference more than a
rule.

Oh, and Netscape shows the Cicero quote just fine - although you might
want to check it out in several other browsers (I usually use Netscape,
Mozilla, Konqueror, Dillo, lynx, and w3m as my test suite.)

Otherwise, nice clean look. Pretty much what I strive for in my own
pages.

Vale,
Caius Minucius Scaevola
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Subject:	RES: [Nova-Roma] Nova Britannia Website ver. 1.02!
From:	"Titus Arminius Genialis" <tagenialis@yahoo.com.br>
Date:	Sun, 26 Jan 2003 20:47:36 -0200

Salvete.

Just one question I can't take off my mind.
Why is Nova Britannia Website's domain "shinjikun.com"???

Valete.

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-----Mensagem original-----
De: Adrian Gunn [mailto:shinjikun@shinjikun.com]
Enviada em: sábado, 25 de janeiro de 2003 23:31
Para: Novaroma; NovaBritannia
Assunto: [Nova-Roma] Nova Britannia Website ver. 1.02!

Salvete,

Thanks to the excellent advice of Julilla Sempronia Magna and Franciscus
Apulus Caesar, ver 1.02 of the Nova Britannia website is up.

www.shinjikun.com

Thank you for the help!

Also, any citizens who have some photos they would like to see in the
Provincial Photo gallery please contact me.

Valete,

C. Minucius Hadrianus
Propraetor Nova Britannia
Lictor
Minerva Templi Sacerdotes

Patria est communis omnium parens.
“Our native land is the common parent of us all.” - Cicero


Subject:	RES: [Nova-Roma] EDICTVM PRAETORIVM DE SCRIBAE DESIGNATIONE
From:	"Titus Arminius Genialis" <tagenialis@yahoo.com.br>
Date:	Sun, 26 Jan 2003 20:54:30 -0200

Salve Amice Tuberte!

Despite everything we have passed this month, I am glad to hear that.
It is one of the various proofs you have that you are really a great guy and
deserving of this all.
Congratulations and may our great gods keep guarding you.

Vale.

________________________________________
Titus Arminius Genialis
Accensus Junior Petitor Cohortis Consulis CFQ
Scriba Curatoris Differum
Scriba Retiarius Provinciae Brasiliae
Apparitor Salutis Publicae Templi Concordiae

tagenialis@yahoo.com.br
http://geocities.yahoo.com.br/tagenialis
ICQ UIN: 75873373
________________________________________

-----Mensagem original-----
De: Gnaeus Salix Astur [mailto:salixastur@yahoo.es]
Enviada em: domingo, 26 de janeiro de 2003 19:08
Para: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Cc: NovaRoma-Announce@yahoogroups.com
Assunto: [Nova-Roma] EDICTVM PRAETORIVM DE SCRIBAE DESIGNATIONE

Cn. Salix Astur Quiritibus S.P.D.

Ex officio praetoris

EDICTVM PRAETORIVM DE SCRIBAE DESIGNATIONE

In accordance with the Constitution of Nova Roma, I, Gnaeus Salix
Astur, praetor, appoint the citizen Spurius Postumius Tubertus as
Scriba with the duty to aid the praetores in the moderation of the
main list of Nova Roma.

Datum a.d. VII Kalendis Februarii anno MMDCCLVI a.U.C.

Cn. Salix Astur, praetor.

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Subject:	Re: [Nova-Roma] Re: A question regarding a Symbol
From:	"L. Sicinius Drusus" <lsicinius@yahoo.com>
Date:	Sun, 26 Jan 2003 14:55:07 -0800 (PST)

--- me-in-@disguise.co.uk wrote:
> -----Original Message-----
> From : “L. Sicinius Drusus“ <lsicinius@yahoo.com>
> >
> >This association with Greek mores regarding
> sexuality
> >is cultural, rather than an aspect of the God
> himself,
> >and I doubt that it existed in the Religio prior to
> >Greek influances.
> >
> It seems to be a late development as well, earliler
> statues of Hermes showing him as helmetted and full
> bearded. However don't forget the Herms could be no
> more than just a post representing an erect penis
> equivalent to the garden Priapus and that Hermes is
> *not* 'messenger of the Gods'; that is Iris the
> Rainbow. The proper version of that role is
> Psychopomp, which is 'messenger' but only in the
> sense of the last message, the one that leads to the
> Underworld and he is the Guide there.
>
> Vibius.
>
By the same token if someone wished to portray the
Gods in a manner that was consistant with modern
culture it wouldn't be any more inaccurate than
ancient portrayals that depicted the Gods according to
differing stages of ancient cultures. For example
Mercury's aspect as a God of commerce could be
depicted with him in a modern 3 piece business suit.

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