Ludi Ceriales 2765 (Nova Roma)
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On behalf of the Ædilitas Plebis of Nova Roma, and especially of his colleague Gaius Æmilius Priscus, Publius Annæus Constantinus Placidus welcomes all citizens of Nova Roma to this year's edition of Ludi Ceriales. In ancient Rome, these Ludi were celebrated from April 12 to April 19 in honor of Ceres, the goodess of harvests. Similarily, here in our Res Publica, games will be held during these very same days. I solemnly swear here that I shall do my very best to make these Ludi entertaining, fun and pleasure-filled for everyone who will join them, and also for all people who prefer to just follow the events without taking part actively - you are all welcome! So now, without further ado, allow me to give the starting whistle to this new edition of Ludi Ceriales.
I hereby declare the 2765 edition of Ludi Ceriales officially OPEN!
Optime valete omnes,
Publius Annæus Constantinus Placidus
Ædilis Plebis Novæ Romæ
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LUDI CERIALES 2765 auc
As part of the Ludi, a Virtual Chariot Race and a linguistical/historical quiz will take place besides the traditional religious rituals.
CHARIOT RACE
For the chariot races in the upcoming Ludi the rules are as follows.
All citizens are invited to enter their chariots in the races by writing an e-mail message to
ugoDOTcoppolaATtinDOTit
DO NOT POST ON THE MAIN LIST!!
There will be a limit of two chariots per owner; the total maximum number of allowed entries will be twelve.
Each entry must have in the subject “Ludi Ceriales – Chariot Races” and the following information on the body of the email:
A. Your name in Nova Roma;
B. The name of your driver (additional descriptions are appreciated);
C. The name of your chariot (additional descriptions are appreciated);
D. Your tactic for the Quarter and Semifinals;
E. Your tactic for the Finals;
F. The name of your "factio" or team:
Dirty actions will NOT be allowed.
ATTENTION: The tactics of the Quarter and Semifinals may be different from one another. Please choose from the tactics listed in the Regulae ludorum page, under "Circenses rules" and "III. Tactics". Please enter only one letter in points D and E of your e-mail.
The deadline for submissions of chariots shall be on midnight, Rome time, of April 15, meaning that entries are accepted until 11:59 PM of April 14. At the moment 10 chariots have been submitted and 2 are still missing, so hurry up!
Keep watching this space for news on the Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Final.
LINGUISTICAL/HISTORICAL QUIZ: IPSE DIXIT, PART 4
In the upcoming Ludi Ceriales, a linguistical/historical quiz based on famous Latin sentences will be held. Every day, two famous quotes will be posted on the main list, and you will be asked three questions for each quote. The first two questions will always be respectively about translating the sentence into English and identifying its writer and/or its source, while the third question may vary. More detailed rules and scores will be posted regularily on the main list, while this space will be updated with the questions and the standings of citizens who answered.
Below here you can find the items which have been already posted. Please remember that everyone may join the game at any moment, there is no deadline except for the final day of this game, which will be April 17.
DAY 1
ITEM 1: ACTA EST FABULA, PLAUDITE!
1) Translate this phrase into English (3 points)
2. Identify the originator of this phrase. (2 points + 1 additional
point for the original source)
3. Briefly explain the symbolical or metaphorical meaning of this
phrase. (4 points)
ITEM 2: VARE, LEGIONES REDDE!
1. Translate this phrase into English. (3 points)
2. Identify the originator of this phrase. (2 points + 1 additional
point for the original source)
3. Briefly explain the historical context and the symbolical meaning of
this phrase. (4 points)
Current standings
- Gaius Æmilius Crassus - 18 points
- Statia Cornelia Æternia - 17 points
Again, on behalf of the entire Ædilitas Plebis and my colleague Priscus, I wish you all the best of times during these Ludi!
P. Annæus Constantinus Placidus
Ædilis Plebis Novæ Romæ
