RO:Sodalitas

Sodalitates in Roma Antiqua

In Roma principiul asociatilor private a fost recunoscut de timpuriu de catre stat; sodalitates pentru scopuri religioase sunt mentionate in cele XII table (Gaius in Digest, 47. 22. 4), iar collegia opificum, (bresla comerciantilor), se crede ca a fost creata de catre Numa Pompilius, ceea ce inseamna ca erau reglementate de catre jus divinum ca fiind asociate cu cultele particulare. Estre greu sa distingem intre doua cuvinte collegium si sodalitas; dar collegium are o mai larga semnificatie si foate fi folosit la asociatii de tot felul; publice, private, pe cand sodalitas in special o uniune cu scopul de a sustine un cult. Ambele cuvinte indica obiectul unei asociatii, pe cand societas este o combinatie temporara fara indatoriri stricte si permanente. [1]

Burial Associations

Associations to provide for the burial of members were common. An inscription from one such association in Lanuvium appears to cite the pertinent law: "The following are permitted to assemble, convene and maintain a society; those who wish to make monthly contributions for funerals may assemble in such a society, but they may not assemble in the name of such a society except once a month for the sake of making contributions to provide burial for the dead." [2]

Further Reading

• Richard S. Ascough Forms of Commensality in Greco-Roman Associations (DRAFT paper for the SBL Greco-Roman Meals Consultation) PDF

Sodalitates in Nova Roma

Sodalitas Coquorum et Cerevisiae Coctorum

Sodalitas Coquorum et Cerevisiae Coctorum is devoted to all aspects of food drink and dining in Roma Antiqua.

Sodalitas Egressus

The Sodalitas Egressus promotes our Republic and establishes person-to-person contact of cives of Nova Roma with other organizations of Roman-related interests.

Sodalitas Graeciae

The Sodalitas Graeciae is dedicated to enriching Nova Roma with knowledge and discussion of the Ancient Greek world.

Sodalitas Latinitatis

A place to discuss the Latin language, Latin literature and Classical philology, along with the promotion of Latinity in Nova Roma. Messages in Latin and other languages are welcome. Sodalitas Latinitatis

Sodalitas Militarium

Members of Sodalitas Militarium discuss and study aspects of the Roman Military with focus on Infantry, Cavalry, Naval, Engineering and Cartography.

Sodalitas Munerum

Nova Roman citizens interested in the art of gladiatorial combat and related entertainments as practiced in ancient Rome. Sodalitas Munerum

Sodalitas Musarum

The Sodalitas Musarum, under the patronage of Apollo and the Nine Muses, endeavours to develop and serve the cultural and artistic life of Nova Roma.

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Forming sodalitates

Per the Lex Cassia de creatione sodalitatum, any group of citizens may petition the Senate to create a sodalitas. The group should form itself informally and operate for six months. After that the Senate will consider recognizing it.