Ludi Novi Romani/MMDCCLXIV

Rules of the Mythology Quiz

1. Three (3) points are given for each completely correct answer.

2. Whomever has the most points at the end of the contest wins a prize.

3. Submit answers to each day's questions to MusesDream@gmail.com with the subject header "Mythology Trivium".

4. My decision is final in interpreting what is and what is not a correct answer.

Sta. Cornelia Valeriana Iuliana Aeternia

Questions and Answers for Mythology Quiz

Mars (Dies 1)

Question #1. Who was the Consort of Mars? And what was her name?

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Question #2. What was the name of the Priesthood that Mars was called upon to drive off rust?

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Question #3. Which two animals were sacred to Mars?

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Concordia (Dies 1)

Question #1. Which pair of Deities was Concordia associated with?

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Question #2. Which Aedile erected a Bronze Shrine to Concordia in 304 B.C?

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Question #3. In the city of Pompeii which Priestess dedicated a temple to Concordia Augusta?

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Iuppiter (Dies 1)

Question #1. Give Definition to the following four aspects of Iuppiter

a. Jupiter Caelestis

b. Jupiter Optimus Maximus

c. Jupiter Tonans

d. Jupiter Taranis

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Question #2. What are the words to Iuppiters’ Oath in Latin?

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Question #3. Name three demigods Fathered by Iuppiter?

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Pluto (Dies 2)

Question #1. What are the names of the Five Rivers of Hades? And what are their meanings?

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Question #2. Name the abode of Pluto?

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Question #3. Who were the Roman demigods of the Underworld?

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Question #4. How many pomegranate seeds did Prosperina eat to seal her marriage to Pluto?

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Prosperina (Dies 2)

Question #1. Prosperina is closely associated with what ancient Fertility goddess?

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Question #2. Who was the poet who asked Prosperina to bring his wife back to the land of the living?

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Iuno (Dies 3)

Question #1. Name the Festival held in honor of Juno during March? Name the animals sacrificed in her honor?

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Question #2. Identify the meaning of Juno Sospita?

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Question #3. In Virgil’s Aeneid what name is Juno referred as?

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Question #4. Name three children Juno gave birth to?

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Minerva (Dies 4)

Question #1. Minerva is worshipped as one of the Capitoline Triad with what other two gods?

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Question #2. Identify three things Minerva is known to be goddess of?

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Question #3. Minerva is closely associated with what Celtic goddess?

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Neptunus (Dies 5)

Question #1. On what day is Neptunalia held?

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Question #2. Besides being the god of water and the sea, which animal is Neptune the god of?

a. Cat

b. Ox

c. Bird

d. Horse

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Question #3. Which saltwater goddess was Neptune paired with?

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Bonus Questions

Question #1. Name the Sea Queen married to the Ocean Giant Ophion in Book I of the Argonautica?

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Question #2. Name the two demigods, sailors invoked to protect them against shipwrecks?

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Question #3. Who were the 3, 000 daughters of Titans Oceanus and Tethys?

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Question #4. Which mythological creature is often identified with a Siren?

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Vesta (Dies 6)

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Vulcanus (Dies 7)

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Bacchus (Dies 8)

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Venus (Dies 9)

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Apollo (Dies 9)

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The Nine Muses (Dies 9)

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Ceres (Dies 10)

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Diana (Dies 11)

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Fortuna (Dies 12)

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Mercurius (Dies 12)

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Pax (Dies 13)

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Final Results

The scores for the Mythology Quiz for Ludi Novi Romani 2764 and final positions are:

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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. New questions will be posted at about 01:00 Rome Time (1:00 AM Central European Time / GMT +1) each day of the Ludi Novi Romani.

3. Submit your answers to m.pompeius@yahoo.com with the subject heading 'Certamen Historicum'.

4. Entries may be submitted at any time before 23:59 Rome Time (11:59 PM Central European Time / GMT +1) on 13 March 2764.

5. The current standings will be posted each evening so you may find the best practice is to send in your answers each day for the current day's questions to ensure your standings are updated on this page.

6. A list of the top ten contestants, including the winner, will be posted on this page no later than 15 March 2764.

7. Any questions, concerns or requests should be addressed to m.pompeius@yahoo.com no later than 15 March 2764.

8. My decision is final in interpreting what is and what is not a correct answer.

M. Pompeius Caninus

Questions and Answers for Certamen Historicum

Day 1 - 1 March 2764

Question #1. In the earliest Roman army, how many infantry were commanded by a tribunus militum?

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Question #2. Who was the consul of 97 BC who, after traversing Lusitania from end to end, occupied the harbour of Brigantium in the northwest of Spain?

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Question #3. One citizen of Nova Roma who served as Consul, Censor, Senator and Pontifex resigned citizenship on more than one occasion. Who is this citizen and on what date did this citizen first resign citizenship?

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Day 2 - 2 March 2764

Question #4. What did the Romans call the condemned criminals who were forced to fight as gladiators?

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Question #5. Which Roman Emperor, who ruled from 193-211 AD, was from Africa?

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Question #6. On what date did a citizen announce on the Main List that the cives of Poltava municipium had voted to dissolve their relationship with Nova Roma?

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Day 3 - 3 March 2764

Question #7. After the rape of Lucretia, Sextus Tarquinius fled to what city, where he was killed?

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Question #8. Who married the daughter of Gaius Metellus Delmeticus and, as censor in 114 BC, struck at least 35 senators from the roster?

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Question #9. Nova Roma, Inc. is a corporation in the United States of America. Which office(s) in the nation Nova Roma also form the Board of Directors of Nova Roma, Inc.?

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Day 4 - 4 March 2764

Question #10. Cassius Longinus' investigation in 114 BC condemned 3 Vestals on charges of unchastity. What additional steps were taken after the Senate consulted the Libri Sibyllini?

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Question #11. By a law of the Comitia Tributa Sextus Peducaeus had the investigation of what religious portent taken out of the hands of the pontifices?

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Question #12. The citizens of Nova Roma are members of urban and rural tribes. How does a member of a rural tribe become a member of an urban tribe?

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Day 5 - 5 March 2764

Question #13. Which of Marius' lieutenants successfully ended the Second Sicilian Slave War?

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Question #14. In what city was Gaius Valerius Catullus born?

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Question #15. The “Gens Reforms” were passed as a constitutional amendment by the Senate of Nova Roma on what date?

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Day 6 - 6 March 2764

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Day 7 - 7 March 2764

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Day 8 - 8 March 2764

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Day 9 - 9 March 2764

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Day 10 - 10 March 2764

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Day 11 - 11 March 2764

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Day 12 - 12 March 2764

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Day 13 - 13 March 2764

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Current Standings

Place	Competitor	Days	Questions	Percent	Score
1	Gallus Solaris Alexander	4	12	83%	10
2	Tiberius Galerius Paulinus	4	12	75%	9
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Final Results

The scores for the Certamen Historicum for Ludi Novi Romani 2764 and final positions are:

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Rules of the Certamen Latinum

Questions and Answers for the Certamen Latinum

Final Results

The final results for the Certamen Latinum for Ludi Novi Romani 2764:

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Rules of the Literary Contest

1. Entries for the Literary Contest can be original works of the submitting author in the following forms: Poetry (preferably), Satire, Parody, Dramatic Monologue, Short Style Theatre (500 words or less), and Oratory (of one's own creation).

2. This year's theme is: "The Roman Gods". Entries may be about any Roman Deity.

3. All entries must be written in good taste and in the English language. If English is not the author's native language then a submission in the author's native language accompanied by an English language translation is permitted.

4. The judges will list the top three entries in the final results. The winner will receive a prize.

5. Our judges for this contest are:

• Magistra et Senatrix A. Tullia Scholastica
• Praetor Cn. Iulius Caesar
• Pontifex L. Iulia Aquila
• Praetor M. Cornelius Gualterus Graecus
• Aedile Curule Statia Cornelia Aeternia

6. All Entries must be submitted by March 15th.

7. The top three entries will be announced on March 20th.

8. Please submit Entries to the following e-mail address: MusesDream@gmail.com with the subject header: "Literary Submission"

Final Results

The final results for the Literary Contest for Ludi Novi Romani 2764:

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Rules for the Munera Gladiatoria

Take a look at the new Munera Gladiatoria Rules or ask for a copy of the rules from M. Pompeius Caninus [1] via email.

Qualification Round Results

The qualification round results for the Munera Gladiatoria for Ludi Novi Romani 2764:

A report for this round is available on the qualifying round summary page.

Match	Competitors	Winner	Injury
1	Aello the Amazon vs. Verus	Aello the Amazon	Verus
2	Sura vs. Lucanus	Sura	Lucanus
3	Secundus vs. Bjarni	Bjarni	Secundus
4	Primo vs. Llacheu	Llacheu
5	Tinashe vs. Flamma, the Syrian	Tinashe
6	Drest vs. Hierocles	Drest
7	Timomachus Panthera vs. Pricus	Pricus
8	Suffocatrix vs. Attalus the Briton	Attalus

Quarterfinal Results

The quarterfinal results for the Munera Gladiatoria for Ludi Novi Romani 2764:

A report for this round is available on the quarterfinals summary page.

Match	Competitors	Winner	Injury
1	Sura vs. Pricus	Sura
2	Llacheu vs. Tinashe	Llacheu
3	Drest vs. Bjarni	Drest
4	Attalus the Briton vs. Aello the Amazon	Attalus

Final Results

The final results for the Munera Gladiatoria for Ludi Novi Romani 2764:

• 1st Place:
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• 5th Place: Pricus
• 6th Place: Aello the Amazon
• 7th Place: Bjarni
• 8th Place: Tinashe

Official Ædilician closing statement