Ludi Apollinares 2768 AUC

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Ludi Apollinares MMDCCLXVIII

• Aedes Apollinis
• Cultus Apollinis
• Ludi Apollinares in Roma Antiqua
• Prayers to Apollo
• Sacerdos Apollinis: Cyrene Lucretia Corva Apollinaris

Program of the current ludi Apollinares

Ipse Dixit Quiz VIIIth Edition

The Eight Edition of IPSE DIXIT created by Publius Annaeus Constantinus Placidus, our long-running quiz game based on a series of famous Latin quotations dating from all eras – from the Classical age to our own days.

RULES: Each day, starting from April 9 and finishing on April 13, the final day of the Ludi Apollinares, a series of items shall be posted here. Each item will include a famous Latin phrase and 3 (or occasionally 4) questions relating to the phrase itself. All citizens may compete, and it is NOT NECESSARY to answer the questions related to one item before the next item is posted, as all items will be fully valid until the conclusion of the game. Each correct answer will have a score, and the highest scorer will be the WINNER! If there is tie for first place, I will decide based on how quickly the answers were sent to me. SO TIME MATTERS AND YOU MUST SEND ANSWER AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE! Send your answers to lutorianis@gmail.com. Do NOT post your answers on the Main List otherwise you will be immediately disqualified from the game.

PRIZE: The winner's place prize will be a super Latin Grammar Aids book: Essentials of Latin Grammar: A Practical Guide to the Mastery of Latin (by W. Michael Wilson) Recommendation for the book: "This is a convenient reference covering essential points of Latin grammar. Explanations are concise yet thorough and are accompanied by a wealth of examples to aid in reading and writing Latin. The language of the examples reflects the structures most frequently encountered in literature. For ease of use, concepts are discusses according to accidence (inflections) and syntax. This is one of the best Latin grammer books that exist. It is very precise and clear, and allows people to grasp Latin grammatical topics quickly. Great book for any one that really wants to learn AND MASTER the Latin language!"

ITEM I (July 9): ACTA EST FABVLA; PLAVDITE, CIVES!

1. What is the literal English translation of this phrase? (3 points)

2. Who is the purported originator of this phrase? (2 points)

3. What is the most common usage of this phrase today? (2 points)

Scribonius Nasica's Latin poetic composition contest

On behalf of Praetor Sextus Lucilius Tutor, you are invited to partecipate in Latin poetic composition contest during the celebrations of Ludi Apollinares.

RULES: From 9th to 13th July you can submit poems written in Latin. Below you find the highlighted main aspects to be able to participate in. Essays should be sent to scribe Scribonius Nasica during this period, in order to judge them properly.

Genre: Poems with or without metric, with or without rhymes. A maximum of ten sentences written in Times New Roman-12.

Topic: Rome and its history; the foundation of New Rome and its purpose.

Language: Latin language.

Evaluation methods: Content ,aesthetic, grammar.Score maximum: 12 points- i.e. maximum 4 points per subject.

PRIZE: An imperial classic clean coin in good condition.

Ludi circenses: virtual chariot races

Munera gladiatoria: virtual gladiatorial combats