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	== PROGRAM of the Ludi Romani ==		== PROGRAM of the Ludi Romani ==
		+
		+	This edition of Ludi Romani has officially been closed on September 13th 2763 AUC. Below you can find information about the various games, their rules and their winners.

	'''Little Latin Ludi-loo (Letter-writing Contest)'''		'''Little Latin Ludi-loo (Letter-writing Contest)'''

	The winner of this contest will be the one who writes the best letter and uses the most appropriate roman salutation and farewell closing for the situation set out each day. The salutations, (greeting and name, farewell and name) must be in Latin, and in a form that would be appropriate for the sender, the recipient, and the context. The words of the letter itself are in your own language.		The winner of this contest will be the one who writes the best letter and uses the most appropriate roman salutation and farewell closing for the situation set out each day. The salutations, (greeting and name, farewell and name) must be in Latin, and in a form that would be appropriate for the sender, the recipient, and the context. The words of the letter itself are in your own language.
−	~~The overall winner will be announced at the end of the Ludi.~~
−	~~You have until the end of the games to send your letter.~~
−
−	~~Please send your entry to me at the following e-mail address:~~
−
−	~~jbshr1pwa at btinternet.com~~

	(Team: Leader - Crispus, posting questions and collecting answers, Scholastica and Petronius judging)		(Team: Leader - Crispus, posting questions and collecting answers, Scholastica and Petronius judging)
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	The game is a series of 12 different questions with 1 - 3 answers per question		The game is a series of 12 different questions with 1 - 3 answers per question
	including bonus answers based on three videos regarding various aspects of basic		including bonus answers based on three videos regarding various aspects of basic
−	Roman life that every ancient Roman would know. ~~1 - 2 will be offered each day.~~	+	Roman life that every ancient Roman would know. It is designed to be fun and educational.
−	It is designed to be fun and educational.	+
−	~~TOPIC:~~	+
−	~~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs2gQSn2Tho&feature=related~~	+

−	~~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-32UWMCrtE&feature=related~~
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−	~~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giUpHkNL51Y&p=C20B1BE42D53BF2F&playnext=1&index=6\~~
−	1
−	~~RULES:~~
−	~~1) Everyday during the Ludi one or two questions will be posted. You may answer~~
−	~~them as they are posted or when you have time as long as they are answered by~~
−	~~the Deadline as indicated below. Some are easy, some not so.~~
−
−	~~2) 12 questions, some with multiple answers earn 2 - 14 points including some~~
−	~~bonus questions for a total of 60 points.~~
	THE WINNER		THE WINNER
	The winner is the citizen who earns the most points!		The winner is the citizen who earns the most points!
−	~~DEADLINE~~	+
−	~~The 11th of September~~	+
−	~~Results will be posted within a few days of the close of the Ludi~~	+
−	~~Please send your submissions to~~	+
−	~~a.decia.scriptrix@...~~	+
−	~~PRIVATELY!~~	+
	(Team: Leader Scriptrix collects the answers, Caeca and Agrippa - all are taking turns posting questions)		(Team: Leader Scriptrix collects the answers, Caeca and Agrippa - all are taking turns posting questions)

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	a toga.		a toga.

−	~~Please submit entries to luciaiuliaaquila AT hotmail.com~~
−	~~(I am the "team" but will be judged by the AedilicianJury)~~

	'''Adumbratio Comœdia (Theatrical Comedy Sketch Writing Contest)'''		'''Adumbratio Comœdia (Theatrical Comedy Sketch Writing Contest)'''
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	the Ludi. Other possibilities include Atellan farces (burlesque type parody),		the Ludi. Other possibilities include Atellan farces (burlesque type parody),
	satire, jugglers, acrobatics, solo musicians, solo dancers and on and on.		satire, jugglers, acrobatics, solo musicians, solo dancers and on and on.
−
−	~~The entries can be submitted up to September 11th 2010, but the earlier the~~
−	~~better chance yours will be chosen.~~
−	~~Entrants may be notified by a writer if their submission is being considered to~~
−	~~discuss its placement in the commentaries.~~

	The final entries chosen will be judged by the Aedilician Jury based on humor,		The final entries chosen will be judged by the Aedilician Jury based on humor,
	dialogue and subject matter after the Ludi is over and then the results will be		dialogue and subject matter after the Ludi is over and then the results will be
	announced.		announced.
−
−	~~Please send all entries to luciaiuliaaquila AT hotmail.com~~
−	~~(Me again, and judged by the Aedilician Jury)~~

	'''Ludi Circenses: Chariot Race'''		'''Ludi Circenses: Chariot Race'''

−	The Chariot Race for this year's Ludi Romani ~~will feature~~ 14 chariots from three of the Nova Roman racing teams: Russata, Albata and Veneta. The races ~~will~~ be structured in four quarterfinals, one semifinal and one final. The ~~results~~ for these races ~~will~~ be ~~posted~~ on the ~~main~~ Nova Roma ~~Mailing List as soon as~~ the ~~races themselves~~ are ~~completed~~.	+	The Chariot Race for this year's Ludi Romani featured 14 chariots from three of the Nova Roman racing teams: Russata, Albata and Veneta (Præsina did not enter any chariots) The races wwere be structured in four quarterfinals, one semifinal and one final. The starting grids (listed as chariot \| driver \| owner \| TEAM) and the winners for all of these races are listed below.
		+
		+	'''''First Quarterfinal'''''
		+
		+	Lane I: Tempestas Noctis \| Nicodemus the Thracian \| Statia Cornelia Æternia \| VENETA
		+
		+	Lane II: Drunas \| Nervia \| P. Memmius Albucius \| ALBATA
		+
		+	Lane III: Germania \| Antropophagus \| D. Arminius Brutus \| RUSSATA
		+
		+	Lane IV: Prima Lux \| Vitus \| L. Julia Aquila \| ALBATA
		+
		+	Drunas is the winner, Tempestas Noctis is second. Both of these move on to the First Semifinal; Prima Lux (3rd) and Germania (4th) are eliminated. The full account of this race may be read [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Nova-Roma/message/80572 here].
		+
		+	'''''Second Quarterfinal'''''
		+
		+	Lane I: Luxogenes \| Eporicus \| P. Memmius Albucius \| ALBATA
		+
		+	Lane II: Fulminata \| Lucius Furius \| A. Vitellius Celsus \| RUSSATA
		+
		+	Lane III: Furor Teutonicus \| Ulfias Gothus \| C. Tullius Valerianus Germanicus \|VENETA
		+
		+	Lane IV: Lusitania \| Ducaliter \| C. Cocceius Spinula \| RUSSATA
		+
		+	Fulminata is the winner, Lusitania is second. They move on to the First Semifinal. Furor Teutonicus (3rd) and Luxogenes (4th) are eliminated. The full account of this race, and of the Third Semifinal (below), may be read [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Nova-Roma/message/80691 here].
		+
		+	'''''Third Quarterfinal'''''
		+
		+	Lane I: Ventrus Albus \| Hermannus \| C. Maria Cæca \| ALBATA
		+
		+	Lane II: Rubidea \| Barbarufa \| M. Arminius Maior \| RUSSATA
		+
		+	Lane III: Vita Brevis \| Aoife of the Silures \| L. Julia Aquila/Cn. Equitius Marinus (loan) \| VENETA
		+
		+	Lane IV: Fulgor Castrensi \| Micaelus Calceolaris \| C. Aquillius Rota \| RUSSATA (Guest)
		+
		+	Ventrus Albus is the winner, Vita Brevis is second. They move on to the Second Semifinal. Rubidea (3rd) and Fulgor Castrensi (4th) are eliminated, thus depriving the Russata team of all of their entries for these Ludi.
		+
		+	'''''Fourth Quarterfinal'''''
		+
		+	This is a special race featuring two chariots driven by excellent drivers.
		+
		+	Lane I: Incitatus \| Stolo \| C. Petronius Dexter \| VENETA
		+
		+	Lane II: Procella Nivosa \| Arienrhod \| C. Maria Cæca \| ALBATA
		+
		+	Procella Nivosa wins and moves on to the Second Semifinal, Incitatus is eliminated. The full account of this race may be read [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Nova-Roma/message/80720 here].
		+
		+
		+	'''''First Semifinal'''''
		+
		+	Lane I: Drunas \| Nervia \| P. Memmius Albucius \| ALBATA
		+
		+	Lane II: Tempestas Noctis \| Nicodemus the Thracian \| Statia Cornelia Æternia \| VENETA
		+
		+	Lane III: Luxogenes \| Eporicus \| P. Memmius Albucius \| ALBATA
		+
		+	Lane IV: Fulminata \| Lucius Furius \| A. Vitellius Celsus \| RUSSATA
		+
		+	Tempestas Noctis is the winner, Drunas is second. They move on to the Final. Drunas (3rd) and Fulminata (4th) are eliminated. The full account of both Semifinals (this one and the Second Semifinal, listed below) may be read [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Nova-Roma/message/80751 here].
		+
		+	'''''Second Semifinal'''''
		+
		+	Lane I: Ventrus Albus \| Hermannus \| C. Maria Cæca \| ALBATA
		+
		+	Lane II: Vita Brevis \| Aoife of the Silures \| L. Julia Aquila/Cn. Equitius Marinus (loan) \| VENETA
		+
		+	Lane III: Incitatus \| Stolo \| C. Petronius Dexter \| VENETA
		+
		+	Ventrus Albus is the winner, Vita Brevis is second. They move on to the Final. Incitatus is eliminated.
		+
		+
		+	'''''Final'''''

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== Ritual to Jupiter ==

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== Opening of the Ludi Romani ==

Hereby I do declare the Ludi Romani OPEN!

''Optime valete omnes!''
:P. Annæus Constantinus Placidus
:''Ædilis Curulis Novæ Romæ''

== PROGRAM of the Ludi Romani ==

* [[Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXIII/Concordialia|Concordialia ritual]] (Opening Ceremony): 1st March;
* [[Regulae_ludorum#Circenses_Rules|Ludi circenses]] (Virtual Chariot Race): Quarters: 3rd March, Semi-finals: 6th March, Finals: 12th March;
* '''Certamen Historicum Novum Romanum''' (A Nova Roman History Quiz): 1st - 12th March;
* '''Certamen Latinum''' (Latin Quiz): 1st - 12th March;
* '''Ipse Dixit Quiz''' (Another Latin Quiz): 1st - 12th March;
* '''Literary Contest: "Unity"''' - Composition on concord: 3rd - 10th March. Results announced: 12th March.
* '''Nova Roman Parody Writing Contest''' (Another Literary Contest): 3rd - 10th March. Results announced: 12th March.
* '''Visual Quiz''' - about the Videos of Nova Roma: 6th - 12th March
* '''Closing Ceremony''': 12th March.

== PARTICIPATION, RULES and RESULTS of the games ==

=== Ludi circenses: Chariot race - FINAL results ===

The '''Final race''' of the Ludi Circenses, which took place on March 10th, was won by '''Incitatus''', driven by Stolo and owned by C. Petronius Dexter of the VENETA team. Albatus ventus (aka 'White Wind'), driven by Hermanus and owned by C. Maria Cæca of ALBATA, came second. Luxogenes, driven by Eporicus, and Drunas, driven by Nervia, both owned by Consul P. Memmius Albucius of ALBATA, came third and fourth respectively. The full report of the race can be read [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Nova-Roma/message/74390 here].<br>
Consult here the [[Ludi NR circenses ranking(Nova Roma)|final ranking]] of the 16 chariots.

'''Gaius Petronius Dexter is the winner of the Ludi Circenses.''' On behalf of the Ædilitas Curulis of Nova Roma, Publius Annæus Constantinus Placidus congratulates him for the great victory and thanks all of the original entrants to the race for having subscribed their chariots. He would also like to send warm, sincere and heartfelt thanks to Lucia Julia Aquila and Gaia Maria Cæca for writing their extremely, wonderfully detailed, and surely very entertaining reports of the six races during the week from March 1st to March 7th, and on March 10th.

=== Certamen Historicum ===

Welcome to the Certamen Historicum, History Quiz about the history of our Republic, Nova Roma. This quiz will help you to immerse in our community's history, and knowing each other better finally will lead us to accept each other better, in the spirit of unity for one goal, the restoration of the Roman republic.

Each day for the next twelve days one or two questions will be posted that relate to the history of Nova Roma, exactly to that year of Nova Roma which equals to the number of the day of the Ludi Novi Romani, and the day of March.

So at the first day of the Ludi Novi Romani, there will be two questions about the first year of Nova Roma.

<div class="scriptum">
==== Rules of the Certamen Historicum ====
1. Each correct answer is worth 1 point.
An extra point may be awarded for an especially detailed and excellent answer.
2. Answers are to be sent to my e-mail address [mailto:this e-mail address] within 24 hours after the posting of the questions.

3. My decision is final in interpreting what is and
what isn't a correct answer.
</div>

==== Questions and Answers ====

<div class="scriptum">
== Day 1 - Year 1 (March 1st) ==

'''''Question #1.''' What was the address of the original mailing list of Nova Roma, settled in the First Year, 2750 AUC?''

*'''Answer #1.''' novaroma@maine.rr.com

'''''Question #2.''' What was the exact date of the declaring of our (limited) sovereignty?''

*'''Answer #2.''' Feb. 28, 1998.

== Day 2 - Year 2 (March 2nd) ==

'''''Question #3.''' What was the most memorable event in 2752 AUC?''

*'''Answer #3.''' Vedius' dictatorship.

'''''Question #4.''' Name 3 citizens who received Nova Roman citizenship in Year Two, and are still within the republic as citizens.''

*'''Answer #4.'''
:Franciscus Apulus Caesar
:Cyrene Lucretia Corva Apollinaris
:Marcus Bianchius Antonius
:Titinius Antonius
:Marcus Iunius Iulianus
:Tiberius Annaeus Otho

== Day 3 - Year 3 (March 3rd) ==

'''''Question #5.''' . Name 3 Nova Roman provinces established in the Third Year of Nova Roma, 2753 AUC / 2000 CE.''

*'''Answer #5.'''
:Gallia
:Germania
:Argentina

'''''Question #6.''' We had a female quaestor (quaestrix) in that year, serving in her third term in the same office. Who was she?''

*'''Answer #6.''' Patricia Cassia.

== Day 4 - Year 4 (March 4th) ==

'''''Question #7.''' In the 4th year of our republic (2754 AUC / 2001 CE), a prominent citizen who had the honour having the citizen ID # 1, renounced his citizenship. Who was he, by his full Roman name?''

*'''Answer #7.''' Gaius Aelius Ericius.

'''''Question #8.''' The 4th year of our State saw the reconstruction of the Roman social system of distinguishing capite censi and assidui. Tell us the name of the law, and of the person who introduced it.''

*'''Answer #8.''' Lex Vedia de assiduis et capite censis. Flavius Vedius Germanicus.

== Day 5 - Year 5 (March 5th) ==

'''''Question #9.''' At the beginning of the 5th year of Nova Roma, (2755 AUC / 2002 CE), the honorific title "Pater Patriae" was introduced. To whom was it given, and by whom was it proposed?''

*'''Answer #9.''' It was given to F. Vedius Germanicus and M. Cassius Iulianus as our founders and was proposed by M. Octavius Germanicus.

'''''Question #10.''' A significant part of that year was marked by a conflict arisen between the two consuls, originating from law proposal. Who were these consuls, and what was the conflict between them?''

*'''Answer #10.''' Consus: L. Cornelius and M. Octavius Germanicus - a proposed lex that would substantially modify the Censores' power to create Senators.

== Day 6 - Year 6 (March 6th) ==

'''''Question #11.''' In our 6th year was organized the second international conventus of Nova Roma. Where was it held, what was the official name of the event then? Please name 3 citizens who participated in the Conventus II.''

*'''Answer #11.'''
:Second Nova Roma Rally
:-Bologna, Italy,
:-Marcus Iulius Perusianus
:Aelius Solaris Marullinus
:Lucius Iulius Sulla
:Franciscus Apulus Caesar

'''''Question #12.''' 2756 AUC was not only the second year of the international conventus, but the second year of the Magna Mater Project as well. The most important development, at that time, is that close collaboration was obtained with Professor Pensabene and his assistant, Doc. Alessandro D'Alessio. What was the original intention of the project, and what was the more realistic, official intention later, when the fundraising begun?''

*'''Answer #12.''' .

== Day 7 - Year 7 (March 7th) ==

'''''Question #13.''' Name 5 citizens who got their citizenship in the 7th year of our republic, 2757 AUC / 2004 CE.''

*'''Answer #13.'''
:Gaius Galerius Laurentius
:Gaius Maltinius Caesar
:Gnaeus Iulius Caesar,
:Publius Flavius Caesar
:Aulus Iulius Caesar
:Titus Iulius Sabinus
:Cato
:Marcus Lucretius Agricola
:Marca Sempronia Iustina
:Tiberia Sempronia Modesta
:Gaia Sempronia Graccha Volentia

'''''Question #14.''' One of the consuls of this year changed his name. Who was he and to what did he change his original name?''

*'''Answer #14.''' Cn. Salvius Astur was Cn. Salix Astur.

== Day 8 - Year 8 (March 8th) ==

'''''Question #15.''' In the Year 2758 AUC, we created our second Nova Roman sestertius. Who are those citizens whose names appear in this coin? Why them??''

*'''Answer #15.''' They were the Consul for that year, Franciscus Apulus Caesar Gaius Popillius Laenas.

'''''Question #16.''' What was the number of assiduus citizens in this year?''

*'''Answer #16.''' 245.

== Day 9 - Year 9 (March 9th) ==

'''''Question #17.''' The year 2759 AUC / 2006 CE saw a big change in the IT infrastructure of the Republic. What was this change? How was it decided? And how was it implemented?''

*'''Answer #17.''' Media Wiki was installed on our website. By an edict by Consul Modianus. With WikiMagisters.

'''''Question #18.''' We are in the year of the "Ap. Claudius Priscus Case". Can you explain to me what was this situation, and how was is solved?''

*'''Answer #18.''' He contacted the U.S, government claiming he was representing NR. Modianus tried to bring him to court in NR. Eventually, Priscus left NR.

== Day 10 - Year 10 (March 10th) ==

'''''Question #19.''' A dedicated, valuable citizen of Nova Roma, and a sitting magistrate died in the 10th year of the Republic, 2760 AUC / 2007 CE. Who was he? From which province? What office did he hold?''

*'''Answer #19.'''

'''''Question #20.''' An attempt for a senatus consultum ultimum was initiated by one of the consuls that year. What was the purpose of this senatus consultum ultimum, what was the reason for such an intention, and who was the consul who tried to introduce it?''

*'''Answer #20.'''

== Day 11 - Year 11 (March 11th) ==

'''Question #21.''' (...)

*'''Answer #21.'''

'''Question #22.''' (...)

*'''Answer #22.'''

== Day 12 - Year 12 (March 12th) ==

'''Question #23.''' (...)

*'''Answer #23.'''

'''Question #24.''' (...)

*'''Answer #24.'''

== Final Results ==

The scores and final positions are:

* ''1st Place'':
* ''2nd Place'':
* ''3rd Place'':
* ''4th Place'':
* ''5th Place'':

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=== Certamen Latinum ===

As part of our celebration of Nova Roma's 12th birthday, it only seems
appropriate that we have a Latin quiz. Lingua Latina plays a vital role
here, since it is our ceremonial language, but also because many of us are
either learning, or intend to learn, it. While Latin may never become our
primary language for day to day communication, on the day when I, a native
speaker of English can ask another citizen, whose native language is
different, to rephrase something I didn't quite understand in Latin, so that
I can better understand what is being said, we will have broadened our
ability to communicate, and, especially in an on line environment, clear
communication serves to bring Concordia among us.

It is, therefore, my pleasure to present you with a quiz, constructed
primarily for beginning Latin students, but with a few surprises thrown in
for the more advanced (provided by one of our primary Latinists). Have fun!

<div class="scriptum">
==== Rules of the Certamen Latinum ====
1. I will post one question a day, participants must send their answers
directly to me at <felinitye@gmail.com> within 24 hours of posting. Please
do *not* post answers to the list! I will announce the correct answer to
question 1 when I post question 2 the next day, and so on, and announce the
winner at the end of the quiz.

2. Points: Questions 1, 2 and 3 will receive 1 point each. Questions 4, 5 and
6 will receive 2 points each. Questions 7, 8 and 9 will receive 3 points
each. Questions 10 and 11 will receive 4 points each, and question 12 will
receive 5 points (and yes, it will be more involved and difficult!) Now
...the questions do get progressively more tricky and difficult, so a good
strategy is to "clean up" on the early questions, to build up some easy
points!
</div>

==== "Ipse Dixit" Quiz (Edition III): Items, answers and final results ====

From March 1st to March 12th, a series of 12 quiz items based on Latin quotes (famous ones, not-so-famous ones and little-known ones) were posted on the main NR list. Each item included a Latin quote and 3 or 4 questions about it.

The scores were as follows:
* 2 points for each correct answer;
* 0 points for each wrong answer;
* -1 (minus one) point for each absent (not given) answer.

<div class="scriptum">
=== Items and answers ===

== Item 1 : Ab ovo ==

'''1. What is the literal English translation of this phrase?'''

From the egg.

'''2. Who wrote it?'''

Horace.

'''3. What is the actual meaning of the phrase in its common usage?'''

From the start, from the beginning. Also used ironically in reference to someone who relates an event starting from too far back in time.

== Item 2: Errare humanum est, perseverare autem diabolicum ==

'''1. What is the literal English translation of this phrase?'''

To err is human, but to persevere is diabolical.

'''2. Who wrote it?'''

Seneca.

'''3. What is the actual meaning of the phrase in its common usage?'''

Making mistakes is part of the human nature; repeating the same mistake can easily turn into evil.

== Item 3: Nemo propheta in patria ==

'''1. What is the literal English translation of this phrase? '''

No-one (is) a prophet in his homeland.

'''2. What is the original source of the phrase? (Quote at least one specific source.)'''

It appears in all four Gospels, in the New Testament. Matthew (chapter 13) is the earliest.

'''3. What is the actual meaning of the phrase in its common usage?'''

No-one's merits are recognized or appreciated in their own homeland.

== Item 4: Si vis pacem, para bellum ==

'''1. What is the literal English translation of this phrase? '''

If you want peace, prepare (for) war.

'''2. Who wrote it? '''

Vegetius Renatus.

'''3. What is the actual meaning of the phrase in its common usage?'''

You have to be aware of your own strenght if you wish to live peacefully.

'''4. (optional - 1 bonus point if correct) What famous comic book hero uses this phrase as his motto?'''

The Punisher, a Spiderman antagonist. It is also the old motto of the Royal British Navy.

== Item 5: Acta est fabula, plaudite! ==

'''1. What is the literal English translation of this phrase?'''

The play has been performed, applaud! Usually said at the end of theatrical plays.

'''2. Who WROTE it?'''

Suetonius.

'''3. According to the writer, who SAID it?'''

Emperor Augustus, on his deathbed.

'''4. What is the actual meaning of the phrase in its common usage, outside of its original context?'''

It is over, everything is over.

== Item 6: Vexilla regis prodeunt inferni ==

'''1. What is the literal translation of this phrase in English?'''

The banners/signs/flags of the king of hell come forward.

'''2. Who wrote it?'''

Dante Alighieri (Inferno, Canto XXXIV), who added the fourth word to the first line of a much older Christian hymn, by Venantius Fortunatus.

'''3. Who is the character who says the phrase in its original context?'''

Virgil, Dante's guide.

'''4. (optional - 1 bonus points if correct) What character is being approached, while the phrase is spoken?'''

Lucifer (Satan).

== Item 7: Gallia est omnis divisa in partes tres ==

'''1. What is the literal translation of this phrase in English?'''

All of Gaul is divided in(to) three parts.

'''2. Who wrote it?'''

C. Iulius Cæsar.

'''3. What is the full title of the work which begins with the phrase, and what does the title mean? (1 point each)'''

''Commentarii de Bello Gallico'' or just ''De Bello Gallico'', i.e. "(Commentaries) on the Gallic War".

== Item 8: Peras imposuit Iuppiter nobis duas ==

'''1. What is the literal translation of this phrase in English?'''

Jupiter imposed on us / charged us with two bags/pouches/satchels/sacks.

'''2. Who wrote it?'''

Phædrus, translating Æsop.

'''3. What is the symbolic meaning of the objects mentioned in the phrase, within its original context?'''

The two bags are faults: we always see other people's faults, but we never see our own ones.

== Item 9: Non amo te, Sabidi, nec possum dicere quare: | hoc tantum possum dicere, non amo te.==

'''1. What is the literal translation in English of this famous 2-line epigram?'''

I do not love you, Sabidius, (but) I cannot even say (the reason) why; | only this I can say: I do not love you.

'''2. Who wrote it?'''

Martial.

'''3. What English writer is remembered today pretty much ONLY because he translated it?'''

Thomas (Tom) Brown.

'''4. (optional) Who is addressed, in the translation mentioned in question 3 above? (Surname only, 1 point. Full name, 2 points.)'''

Dr. John Fell.

== Item 10: Desinit in piscem, mulier formosa superne ==

'''1. What is the literal translation of this phrase into English?'''

A beautiful woman above ends in a fish.

'''2. Who wrote it?'''

Horace, same source as Item 1 (''Ars Poetica'').

'''3. What is the symbolic meaning of the phrase?'''

It refers to something that starts well and ends badly; a promising start of something whose end result is a mess.

== Item 11: Homo sum, humani nihil a me alienum puto ==

'''1. What is the literal translation of this phrase into English?'''

I am a man, I believe nothing human (is) alien to me.

'''2. Who wrote it?'''

Terence.

'''3. What is the most simplified meaning of the phrase in its common usage?'''

None of the aspects of human nature is extraneous to man. "Nothing human is extraneous to me."

== Item 12: Gaudeamus igitur, iuvenes dum sumus ==

'''1. What is the literal translation of this phrase into English?'''

Let us rejoice, while we are young.

'''2. Name at least one person who has been credited for writing it, or to whom it has been attributed.'''

The ultimate source is unknown. Seneca is the originator of the concept, although he did not write the exact words in the quote. The writing of the phrase has been attributed, during the years, to Antonio Urceo (1482) and Domenico Strada, respectively a professor and a student in the University of Bologna. Christian Wilhelm Kindleleben, in 1791, wrote the text which is currently in use.

'''3. What is the context in which the phrase is most commonly heard?'''

"Gaudeamus igitur", as it is known, is the most popular ''academic commercium song'' throughout all of the universities of Europe and it is well known in many other non-European universities as well. Thus, it is commonly sung at university graduation ceremonies, university dinners, university parties and all other gatherings of university students.

'''4. What is the actual full title of the composition which is commonly known by the first two words of the phrase, and what does the title mean? (1 point each)'''

''De Brevitate Vitæ'', i.e. "On the Shortness of Life".

'''''This quiz is, by now, officially CLOSED.'''''

'''The winner''' of Ipse Dixit (Edition III) is '''Gaius Marcius Crispus''' with a final score of 79 points.

''Final standings''

* Gaius Marcius Crispus: 79 points.
* Gaia Æmilia Anas: 78 points.
* Marcus Iulius Perusianus: 77 points.
* Lucia Iulia Aquila: 76 points.
* Gaius Equitius Cato: 68 points.
* Maxima Valeria Messalina: 62 points.
* Gaius Tullius Valerianus Germanicus: 59 points.
* Tiberius Galerius Paulinus: 6 points.

On behalf of the Ædilitas, Publius Annæus Constantinus Placidus congratulates the winner, thanks all the entrants for having participated, and expresses his hope to have them all again joining in the Fourth Edition of the quiz, later this year.
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=== Literary Contest: "Unity" ===

There is so much antagonizing in our community. People in Nova Roma are supposed to be glad that there ARE at all other, too, in the world that wants such a "strane", unique and incredible thing: restoring the Roman nation, religion and customs! We are so few! We need so much to keep together! I just mention names like Sulla, Cato, Hortensia, Caesar, Piscinus, Modianus: and suddenly many people become excited, and everyone believes to know who is bad and good. All of them have very firm opinions about each other, and Nova Roma is divided into two parties. People judge each other on the ground of these party-affiliations, and Nova Roma suffers the bickering and mocking, infinitely.

This has to come to an end.

This has to start with YOU.

TOPIC

Composition in any genre of literature, prose, poem or drama, writing directly about, or alluding to, the importance of concord, unity; the reconciliation of factions in Nova Roma; about the way, the goal, the reasons and solutions.

RULES

There are no rules except to keep yourselves to the topic. Keep in mind that the purpose of the game is to promote concord, friendship, unity and cooperation in Nova Roma.

THE WINNER

The winner will be selected by a jury composed of people of experienced in literature. The prize will be a Nova Roman proof sestertius for the winner, and the best works will be published.

DEADLINE

'''The 10th of March, 24:00 - Rome Time'''

SEND YOUR WORKS TO:

[mailto:this e-mail address]

PRIVATELY!

=== Nova Roman Parody Writing Contest ===

''The FIRST Nova Roman Parody Writing Contest!''

In the spirit of joy, friendship, and concord, we should approach each other with a sense of humour in Nova Roma, not only because it is very healthy but also because it decrease the stress, make your lives longer, and finally, makes our community more united: we will be like a family. n Because no one is a mortal enemy of the other in our society: it can't be, it can't happen, it would not make any sense. Let aside the hatred. What you consider terrible maybe it is just funny! On the other end of the spectrum, we love to laugh even at those who we hold dearest, and - even at ourselves. Or if not, we have to learn to laugh at ourselves first, then we will have a chance to take Nova Roman politics easier. A non-malicious laugh at our beloved ones and friends' smaller mistakes and strange habits is nothing more than a sign of mental healthiness, sincere respect, and deeper knowledge of the other.

Nova Romans, learn to laugh a good!

Competitors are wanted to teach us how to laugh a big good one at ourselves!

TOPIC

The task for the competitors is to write a PARODY or PARODIES about NR-widely famous, well-known Nova Romans, imitating their writing-style, character, habits etc. Anything what a normal parody would indicate in writing.

You can write a parody either about one Nova Roman or many of them. The genre of the work is optional, it can be either verse or prose, letters or speeches, parodies imitating a chat, or real life conversation, or you can write even a drama.

RULES

There is no other rule except that you can't be hurtfully malevolent, aggressive, and offensive with the people about whom you write the parody. The PURPOSE of this game is to bring people together in friendship and hilarity, to try to see each other's faults in a forgiving spirit as excusable ones. Works containing explicit rudeness, evil, hurtful and offensive elements will be excluded from the competition by the jury, and will not be published.

Remember: the purpose of the game is writing smart, elegant, delightful and sparkling parodies, NOT ridiculing others.

THE WINNER

The winner will be selected by a jury composed of people of experienced in literature. The prize will be a Nova Roman proof sestertius for the winner, and the best works will be published.

DEADLINE

'''The 10th of March, 24:00 - Rome Time'''

SEND YOUR WORKS TO:

[mailto:this e-mail address]

PRIVATELY!

== Closing of the Ludi Novi Romani ==

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=== Official Ædilician closing statement ===

''Ædilis Curulis Publius Annæus Constantinus Placidus omnibus civibus, peregrinisque bonæ voluntatis salutem plurimam dicit.''

Hereby, I do declare the MMDCCLXIII edition of the Ludi Novi Romani officially '''CLOSED'''.

The final results of the Chariot Race and of the Third Edition of the "Ipse Dixit" quiz are posted above on this page, which shall be updated during the next days with the results of the other Ludi events.

On behalf of the Ædilitas of Nova Roma, I would like to thank all of the participants, entrants and competitors in the Chariot Race and in the Third Edition of "Ipse Dixit", also inviting them to join me during the next and upcoming Ludi events.
I would also like to express my deepest, sincerest and heartfelt gratitude to the whole of the Cohors Ædilicia, and in particular to my scribæ, Gnæus Cornelius Lentulus, Lucia Iulia Aquila and Gaia Maria Cæca, for all of their hard work and dedication. These Ludi were very much the result of a team effort, and they could have never have turned out as excellently as they did without the invaluable cooperation of the entire Cohors, so thanks very much to all of its members.

''Optime valete omnes!''

:P. Ann. Con. Placidus
:''Ædilis Curulis Novæ Romæ''

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== REMEMBERING: Concordialia MMDCCLXI Video ==
[[Image:ConcordialiaChorus.jpg|right|thumb|300px|A chorus of young Nova Roman citizens performing the [[Concordia_Observance_~_Ludi_Conditorum_2761_AUC_(Nova_Roma)#CHORUS_OF_THE_CARMEN_DECENNALE|''Carmen Decennale'' "Rome To New Rome"]] by P. Ullerius Stephanus Venator, a poem written for celebrating the ten years of Nova Roma]]

'''Enjoy the video made about the [[Concordia_Observance_~_Ludi_Conditorum_2761_AUC_(Nova_Roma)|10th Anniversary Concordialia]] here''':

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLXYGcSbA7k CONCORDIALIA, THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY - VIDEO]

The video is made about the official 10th Anniversary Celebration of the founding of Nova Roma, the 10th birthday of Nova Roma, held on the Kalends of March, 2761 AUC, during the consulship of M. Moravius Piscinus Horatianus and T. Iulius Sabinus, organized by Cn. Cornelius Lentulus and Pannonian citizens of Nova Roma.

You can also hear the reading of the Latin variant of the [[Declaration (Nova Roma)|Declaration of Nova Roma]], our founding document, with subtitles, captured on the same day, recorded by Cn. Lentulus.

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vggmssbaGKc DECLARATIO NOVAE ROMAE - VIDEO]

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