Ablative of Separation
Nouns used with accompanying prepositions of ab/ā/abs, “from”; ex/ē, “out of”; or dē, “down from”.
E.g. ex agrīs, “from the fields”
Ablative Absolute
The circumstances surrounding an action.
E.g. Urbe captā, Aenēās fūgit, “With the city having been captured, Aeneas fled.”
Ablative of Origin or Source
A type of ablative of seperation, but it is used ( without a preposition like: a, ab, e, ex, etc.) with verbs (with past participles) indicating origin, descent, or source:
E.g. nātus genere nōbilī “born from a renowned family” — i.e. ‘of a renowned family’
Ablative of Instrument or Means
The means by which an action was carried out.
E.g. oculīs vidēre, “to see with the eyes”.
Ablative of Agent
The person or object that does a deed.
E.g. rex a militibus interfectus est “the king was killed by the soldiers” with personal agents, but impersonally it reads rex armis militum interfectus erat “the king was killed by the weapons of the soldiers.”
Ablative of Time “When” or “Within which”
The time when or within which an action occurred.
E.g. aestāte, “in summer”; eō tempore, “at that time”; Paucīs hōrīs id faciet, “within a few hours he will do it.”
Ablative of Comparison
The the second object being compared, Y is bigger than X, is put in the ablative.
E.g. Haec via longior illä est. This road is longer than that one.
Ablative of Degree of Difference
This is very similar to ablative of comparison, but there are not two objects being compared, but only one word of measurement (little, big, small, few, great,etc.) in the ablative
E.g. Paulö post discëssit. He left a little later. (“afterward by a little bit”)
Ablative of Specification or Respect
Sometimes, the ablative is used to specify in what respect a statement may or may not be true.
E.g. Rex nomine erat. He was king in name (only).
The Locative Ablative
With the names of cities (Rome, Athens, Sparta, Brundisium, Alexandria etc) and small islands (Sicily, Crete etc.), the prepositions ad, ab and in are not used
Places from which: name in the ablative without ab.
E.g. Brundisio- from Brundisium Athenis- from Athens
Sicilia- from Sicily
Place in which- this is the locative, and rules vary. (First and second plural, plus third plural- use the ablative)
E.g. Athenis- in Athens, at Athens
Sardibus- in Sardes, at Sardes
Ablative of Cause
The ablative is often used to explain why something is done, or its “cause.”
E.g. Hoc fëcï amöre vestrï. I did this from (out of, because of) love of you.
Ablative of Description
A noun in the ablative, accompanied by an adjective, can be used to describe the qualities by which a person is characterized. This is sometimes combined with Ablative of Source or Origin.
E.g Diodōrus, uir summā grauitāte, maximē īrātus est. “Diodorus, a man of the utmost dignity, became extremely angry.”
E.g senex cānīs capillīs et ueste sordidā “A man with white hair and unclean garments”
The Ablative of Price
An ablative used to indicate the resources (monetary or other) employed in a purchase:
E.g multō aurō hanc aulam ēmī. “I bought this pot at the cost of much gold.”
The Ablative with Deponent Verbs
An instrumental ablative is used with utor, fruor, potior, fungor, uescor, and their compounds:
E.g hīs uerbīs ūsī sunt. “They employed these words.”
E.g mālunt ōtiō et pāce fruī. “They prefer to enjoy leisure and peace.”
A Great Printout for the Ablative can be found here.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Ancient Curse Tablet from Jerusalem: Nail Down The Tongue!
What comes to mind when you hear curse tablet? Is it an image of a sorceress conjuring a spell over a bubbling cauldron? A magician? A love spell? A cursing spell? How about this, watch a clip from HBO's Rome where a Roman woman is casting a "curse spell" on a tablet ( thus making a curse tablet) to put us in the mood for the following topic
Haven't we all been there? Vengeful, bitter, angry? So, now that we are in the most vengeful of moods, let us take a look at this particular find:
WHAT, WHEN & WHERE
This particular curse tablet is made from lead, which we saw Servilla in the video also inscribing upon. It dates back 1,700 years ago to a Roman Mansion (363C.E) in Jerusalem. Most authorities believe however, that the curse tablet (as many were) was written by a magician. This may be due to the fact that magicians could write better than those who paid for their services or merely these figures were seen to have an "otherworldly" sense to them.
WHO & WHY
This particular lead tablet, although found in Jerusalem in a Roman Manison, was written in Greek. Greek was somewhat of a universal language during this time; so it is not difficult to discern its use here. The curse is cast against a man named "Iennys" by a woman named "Kyrilla" who invokes 6 gods to do her bidding! (Alas, poor Servilla only invoked 3.)
"I strike and strike down and nail down the tongue, the eyes, the wrath, the ire, the anger, the procrastination, the opposition of Iennys," part of the curse reads in translation. Kyrilla asks the gods to ensure that "he in no way oppose, so that he say or perform nothing adverse to Kyrilla … but rather that Iennys, whom the womb bore, be subject to her..."
WHICH GODS
The Magician invokes for Kyrilla four Greek Gods (Hermes, Persephone, Pluto [curious that the article would say Pluto is Greek when this Hades' Roman name] and Hecate), one Babylonian (Ereschigal) and one Abrasax [ which is a religion connected to early Christianity].
It would seem that this magician and Kyrilla are taking no chances: "Let's cover all the major gods just to be safe!"
WHY USE A CURSE
There is a suggestion in the text of the curse, a word meaning "opposition" that lead authorities to believe that this tablet like others that have been found with similar language were done in spite of a "legal disagreement."
WHERE WAS IT FOUND WITHIN THE MANSION
At the end of the clip that I have provided, Servilla entrusts the curse tablet to her personal slave who delivers it to the house of the "cursed" and shoves it into a crevices in the wall. This, of course, was taken from archaeological evidence that curse tablets were often found in the home, job, or even grave of the "cursed." It was thought that somehow the "cursed figure" must frequent the area of the curse.
This particular tablet was found in the northwest area of the mansion on the second floor. While the 2nd floor is now collapsed; archaeologist have found some clues to the areas uses and purpose nearby where they found the curse tablet.
"Archaeologists Doron Ben Ami and Yana Tchekhanovets, both with the Israel Antiquities Authority, told LiveScience in an email that they discovered the remains of mosaics and frescoes that contain geometric and floral motifs near the tablet, a carved bone fragments from a box that depict the "Triumph of Dionysus," roof tiles with the stamp of the Roman 10th Legion, a unit that, for a time, was stationed in Jerusalem."
The use of the second floor,where the curse tablet was found, is unclear, but assuming that this "Iennys" was a retired soldier, wealthy land owner and probably had some sort of "civil servant job." The archaeologist did discover a small female figurine thought to be used in a "private" shrine/cult area, but none of this can be certain.
WHAT IS CERTAIN
Kyrilla really didn't like Iennys. If it was a legal matter or a love matter or even a jealous matter; it is uncertain. But there was some bitter hate brewing within such a woman who would pay for this magician to make this a tablet and then to somehow bribe a slave to put it in Iennys' household or attempt to do it herself. Gutsy bitter woman indeed....
Haven't we all been there? Vengeful, bitter, angry? So, now that we are in the most vengeful of moods, let us take a look at this particular find:
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| Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologists excavated a 1,700-year-old curse tablet from a Roman mansion in the City of David in Jerusalem. In the text inscribed on the lead tablet, a woman named Kyrilla curses a man named Iennys, probably over a legal case. |
WHAT, WHEN & WHERE
This particular curse tablet is made from lead, which we saw Servilla in the video also inscribing upon. It dates back 1,700 years ago to a Roman Mansion (363C.E) in Jerusalem. Most authorities believe however, that the curse tablet (as many were) was written by a magician. This may be due to the fact that magicians could write better than those who paid for their services or merely these figures were seen to have an "otherworldly" sense to them.
WHO & WHY
This particular lead tablet, although found in Jerusalem in a Roman Manison, was written in Greek. Greek was somewhat of a universal language during this time; so it is not difficult to discern its use here. The curse is cast against a man named "Iennys" by a woman named "Kyrilla" who invokes 6 gods to do her bidding! (Alas, poor Servilla only invoked 3.)
"I strike and strike down and nail down the tongue, the eyes, the wrath, the ire, the anger, the procrastination, the opposition of Iennys," part of the curse reads in translation. Kyrilla asks the gods to ensure that "he in no way oppose, so that he say or perform nothing adverse to Kyrilla … but rather that Iennys, whom the womb bore, be subject to her..."
WHICH GODS
The Magician invokes for Kyrilla four Greek Gods (Hermes, Persephone, Pluto [curious that the article would say Pluto is Greek when this Hades' Roman name] and Hecate), one Babylonian (Ereschigal) and one Abrasax [ which is a religion connected to early Christianity].
It would seem that this magician and Kyrilla are taking no chances: "Let's cover all the major gods just to be safe!"
WHY USE A CURSE
There is a suggestion in the text of the curse, a word meaning "opposition" that lead authorities to believe that this tablet like others that have been found with similar language were done in spite of a "legal disagreement."
WHERE WAS IT FOUND WITHIN THE MANSION
At the end of the clip that I have provided, Servilla entrusts the curse tablet to her personal slave who delivers it to the house of the "cursed" and shoves it into a crevices in the wall. This, of course, was taken from archaeological evidence that curse tablets were often found in the home, job, or even grave of the "cursed." It was thought that somehow the "cursed figure" must frequent the area of the curse.
This particular tablet was found in the northwest area of the mansion on the second floor. While the 2nd floor is now collapsed; archaeologist have found some clues to the areas uses and purpose nearby where they found the curse tablet.
"Archaeologists Doron Ben Ami and Yana Tchekhanovets, both with the Israel Antiquities Authority, told LiveScience in an email that they discovered the remains of mosaics and frescoes that contain geometric and floral motifs near the tablet, a carved bone fragments from a box that depict the "Triumph of Dionysus," roof tiles with the stamp of the Roman 10th Legion, a unit that, for a time, was stationed in Jerusalem."
The use of the second floor,where the curse tablet was found, is unclear, but assuming that this "Iennys" was a retired soldier, wealthy land owner and probably had some sort of "civil servant job." The archaeologist did discover a small female figurine thought to be used in a "private" shrine/cult area, but none of this can be certain.
WHAT IS CERTAIN
Kyrilla really didn't like Iennys. If it was a legal matter or a love matter or even a jealous matter; it is uncertain. But there was some bitter hate brewing within such a woman who would pay for this magician to make this a tablet and then to somehow bribe a slave to put it in Iennys' household or attempt to do it herself. Gutsy bitter woman indeed....
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Fox Egyptian Show, Restoring Spartan Theater, Egyptian tomb uncovered
Fox Orders Sexy Ancient Egypt Fantasy Drama
Fox has order to a fantasy project set in ancient Egypt titled Hieroglyph. An action-drama series “follows a notorious thief who is plucked from prison to serve the Pharaoh, navigating palace intrigue, seductive concubines, criminal underbellies and even a few divine sorcerers.”
“We wanted to do a show about deceit, sex, intrigue in the court and fantastical goings-on – no better place to set that than ancient Egypt,” said Fox’s chairman of entertainment Kevin Reilly.
Fox has ordered 13 episode of the drama, which is produced by Peter Chernin and Katherine Pope, along with Travis Beacham (Pacific Rim, Clash of the Titans), who wrote the pilot script.
Critics are hesitant that the show will do any better than some of Fox's latest failures, but some are hopeful that the latest success of Sleepy Hollow's historical fantasy will spill over to this upcoming project. Also, the fantasy series would follow in the popular foot steps of both Once Upon Time and Once Upon a Time in Wonderland. Entertainment Weekly article is here.
Restoring Sparta's Ancient Theater
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| Pausanias : “this theatre made of white stone is sight worthy" |
Greece’s Central Archaeological Council are studying how to rehabilitate ruins of Sparta's ancient theater. Once one of the largest theaters of antiquity it was built from white marble and able to hold 16,000 attendees. It was built in 30-20 BCE during the Roman times and had elements of architecture from the 4th c. C.E Much of the auditorium was destroyed during the Byzantine period. Read it all here.
Ancient Egyptian Secret Tomb Uncovered
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| The excavations at the Abusir Archaeological Cemetery at Giza. (Arab Republic of Egypt Ministry of State for Antiquities Affairs) |
Thutmose's Tomb Found, Palace of Circe Found, Pompeii Now Accepting Credit Cards, & Roman Child's Coffin
Tomb of Thutmose, who created famed Bust of Nefertiti , found?
This famous artifact that has become world famous since its debut in 1924 weighs a surprising 44lbs and is life-size. The bust was discovered in 1912 by Borchardt in a "studio room" that had 22 plasters casts of faces. While, there has been much focus on who the bust depicts Queen Nefertiti; recent findings suggest that this spotlight may move from the pulchritude of this queen to the adroitness of the artist: the court's sculptor and artisan of this bust, Thutmose. Zivie, in the following article, makes his case on the discovery of Thutmose's tomb (in 1996) and artist's skill in constructing and painting his own tomb. Continue reading the entire work here.
Palace of Circe Found?
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| Circe by Wright Barker |
Actually, he claims that it is Preveza, Greece. The article is the only one of its kind available online; and appears to be alone in reporting Mr. Tzimas' findings.
Credit cards finally accepted at Italy's Pompeii
Well, its about time if ask any tourist visiting Pompeii. The once grand city who had the latest pottery and goods from across the empire, it is now finally welcoming the 21st century. The tourist hotspot can now offer its guest the ability of booking tickets, tours and so on with your credit card. It is a great advantage for the site, which was finally given some restoration relief aid from the European Union earlier this year. Discover more here.
Ancient Roman child's coffin found by amateur treasure hunters
The Unofficial Ancient Roman Monster Survival Guide
While most people know about the ancient Greek monsters like: centaurs, harpies, cyclopes, mermaids, sirens, the chimera, hydra, giants, and et cetera; the goal of this survival guide is to expose the truth behind the uncommon Roman monsters that hide under our very noses! The following monsters are very dangerous and should NOT be approached under any circumstance. Most of these creatures and monsters eat people, so if you see one please contact your local animal control or ancient history enthusiast.
1. Yale or Eale
Meaning of Name: “To move back” – perhaps in reference to its horns.
First Spotting: Ethiopia
Form: Antelope or goat-like creature that is the size of a hippopotamus, with an elephant’s tail, usually black or tawny in color, with the jaws of a boar and movable horns.
Food: People and large animals
How it attacks: Presumably, it must ram its prey with its moveable horns and tusks.
Latest Spotting: A popular emblem in medieval times for royal banners, the yale or eale has found its way to Yale University’s banners and perhaps into the basements of the campus itself.
Weaknesses: Other Eales or Yales, tall mountains, and loud university rallies.
Sources: Pliny the Elder's Natural History.
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2. Manticore
Meaning of Name: Man-Eater
First Spotting: Persia
Form: Body of a red lion, a human head, with a trumpet-like voice. Sometimes it is seen with horns or wings.
Food: People and large animals
How it attacks: Its tail has been found in the form of a dragon or scorpion which shoots poisonous spines that paralyze and kill its victims.
Latest Spotting: Commonly, the manticore has been spotted in archaic themed video games such as God of War and Age of Mythology. Recently, one manticore was seen debuting in his first film: Percy Jackson and Sea of Monsters. He sadly did not survive to make a sequel.
Weaknesses: A ranged weapon...maybe or, it is probably just best to stay away.
Sources: Ctesias, Indica,Pausanias, Guide to Greece, Aelian, On Animals, Philostratus, Life of Apollonius of Tyana,Pliny the Elder, Natural History, Eusebius, Against Hierocles, Photius, Myriobiblon.
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3. Basilisk or Regulus
Meaning of Name: "Little King"
First Spotting: Cyrene, Libya
Form: A small snake “not longer than twelve fingers” with a crown shaped crest on its head. At times, the basilisk is seen with the head of a cockatrice due to its odd birthing ritual involving a toad and cockatrice.
Food: Anything!
How it attacks: By bite or gaze; its bite or gaze is extremely lethal.
Latest Spotting: A large basilisk was spotted in the early Harry Potter film franchise living in Hogwarts' pipes. Rowling also mentions its presence in her own monster guide book: read it here. Its eggs are a unique and rare item that players attempt to find in the latest video game: Final Fantasy XIV.
Weaknesses: The scent of a weasel for some reason scares and may even be lethal to Basilisks, so when going out this Hallow's Eve make sure to have your special weasel "perfume" at the ready! Also, a mirror to reflect its lethal gaze may work as well.
Sources: Pliny the Elder’s Natural History
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4. Cacus
Meaning of Name: "The Evil One"
Origins: Rome; Aventine Hill
Form: A giant who breathes fire and smoke. He is the son of Vulcan.
Food: Human flesh, but not their heads. He nails the heads of his victims decoratively outside his cave.
How it attacks: He attacks and kills its enemies and prey by breathing fire and smoke onto them.
Latest Spotting: While Cacus has not been seen since Hercules apparently strangled him to death; The Percy Jackson series makes mention of him; suggesting that he did not die or has a brother.
Weaknesses: Divine strength or a big club. Let's take a tip from Hercules and use the skills of a demi-god to defeat this monster and any of his siblings.
Sources: Virgil, Aeneid, Ovid, Fasti, Propertius, Elegies.
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5. Amphisbaena
Meaning of Name: "Mother of Ants"
First Spotting: Libyan Desert sprouting from the blood of Medusa’s head, and later by Cato’s army.
Form: A two headed serpent, whose tail has the second head; however this "serpent" is about the size of a long worm. The addition of wings and chicken feet was reported by later sightings.
Food: Anything living or dead
How it attacks: It has a poisonous bite.
Latest Spotting: They appear to have been a popular inspiration within Insular art during the Middle Ages; however they are said now to be “summoned” by a Dungeon Master when playing the game: Dungeons and Dragons.
Weaknesses: Really thick shoes and an aggressive stomp.
Sources: Pliny the Elder’s Natural History, Aelian, On Animals, Diodorus Siculus, The Library of History.
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Safety and Caution Procedures
Now, while most of these monsters will leave you alone if you leave them alone; if you happen to run into one of these creatures you must :
I. Run as fast you can and avoid eye contact
II. Summon your inner hero strength and fighting skills
III. Pray to the Roman Gods
IV. Rent a Pegasus and fly away.
DISCLAIMER: The Unofficial Ancient Roman Monster Survival Guide is neither responsible for any harm or deaths that occur as a result of "monster hunters or enthusiasts" attempting to capture or tame these creatures.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
From Warrior Prince to Princess with Symbolic Spear: Give us our Warrior Princess!
My most sincerest and deepest apologies to the Etruscan community for this mislabel. The original tomb and body founded was thought to be a warrior prince holding a spear and buried with his "wife. " However, the latest reports suggest that an examination of the bones of said "warrior" was actually a woman- a warrior princess.
While there is little to anything known about the Etruscan civilization and community due to their assimilation or eradication by the Romans; this tomb was meant to lend some insight. However, it would appear even this great find is also clouded with obscurity and mystery. While, I would expect archaeologist and researches to verify the sex of bones before making a public statement; as any human I understand erring is within our nature. However, could it be said that they jumped the gun a bit due to the "spear." Is our first warrior princess tomb mislabeled because our misogynistic culture blindsour objective eye?
Given that, what do archaeologists make of the spear?
"The spear, most likely, was placed as a symbol of union between the two deceased," Mandolesi told Viterbo News 24 on Sept. 26.
Weingarten doesn't believe the symbol of unity explanation. Instead, she thinks the spear shows the woman's high status.
It has been discerned now that the spear does not show that this princess was a warrior, but instead it is now a symbol of the couple's unity or her high status (because the tomb's structure, location, and detailed oil wall painting isn't status enough). While, many things such as burial customs are unknown about the Etruscans how can this spear suddenly turn from warrior status to symbolic! Why can't a woman be a bad ass warrior? What can't she have been royal and a skilled princess like an Etruscan Atalanta?
First the body is misidentified, because of the luxury of the burial (because only men get nice things) and the spear. But not they are taking this misogynistic eye even further by berefting the archaeological and ancient history society's of a potential female warrior/weapon culture.
The find and mixup are discussed in detail here.
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| Etruscan Tomb Slabs |
And the Spear....
The following is from the article link below:Given that, what do archaeologists make of the spear?
"The spear, most likely, was placed as a symbol of union between the two deceased," Mandolesi told Viterbo News 24 on Sept. 26.
Weingarten doesn't believe the symbol of unity explanation. Instead, she thinks the spear shows the woman's high status.
It has been discerned now that the spear does not show that this princess was a warrior, but instead it is now a symbol of the couple's unity or her high status (because the tomb's structure, location, and detailed oil wall painting isn't status enough). While, many things such as burial customs are unknown about the Etruscans how can this spear suddenly turn from warrior status to symbolic! Why can't a woman be a bad ass warrior? What can't she have been royal and a skilled princess like an Etruscan Atalanta?
First the body is misidentified, because of the luxury of the burial (because only men get nice things) and the spear. But not they are taking this misogynistic eye even further by berefting the archaeological and ancient history society's of a potential female warrior/weapon culture.
The find and mixup are discussed in detail here.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Greek Tragedy in Prisons, Lead Coffin & Richard III, Engrave Phallus & Reconstructed King Tut Tomb
Teaching Greek Tragedy in Prisons
Dr. Nancy Robinowitz discusses at length her experience with the American prison system and the inmate's appeal to different tragedies. She discusses the distinct differences between the women likes and dislikes versus those to the men's. It is a very interesting find which calls as testimony Greek Tragedy playwrights' ability to call forth human emotion and identity that even "criminals" can detest or attest to. Which are plays do you think are their favorites? Learn more here.
Lead Coffin found new Richard III
The discovery of two bodies were found near Richard III (who was discovered earlier this year) and one the bodies is thought to be female. However, there is still mystery surrounding who were these figures within history and why were they buried so close to Richard III. Also, the discovery of the lead coffin leads one to believe that its noble patron must near by. However, all these answers will have to wait until tests reveal the answers. The rest of story can be found here.
Engraved Phallus may help determine Aosta's Foundation Date
Two phalluses (phalli) were discovered on a stone wall in Aosta along with the symbol of a spade and Capricorn. These symbols lead archaeologist to believe that the city was found during the winter solstice period by Augustus Caesar roughly around 25 B.C.E The entire article may be found here.
King Tut's Tomb Reconstructed for Tourists
The original site of King Tutankhamen's tomb is bombarded with visiting tourist every year. So, conservationist have decided to build near the ancient tomb a reconstruction of the tomb with all its glory. It is a smart move to allow more tourists visit for longer periods without running a risk of destruction. Read on it here.
Lead Coffin found new Richard III
The discovery of two bodies were found near Richard III (who was discovered earlier this year) and one the bodies is thought to be female. However, there is still mystery surrounding who were these figures within history and why were they buried so close to Richard III. Also, the discovery of the lead coffin leads one to believe that its noble patron must near by. However, all these answers will have to wait until tests reveal the answers. The rest of story can be found here.
Engraved Phallus may help determine Aosta's Foundation Date
Two phalluses (phalli) were discovered on a stone wall in Aosta along with the symbol of a spade and Capricorn. These symbols lead archaeologist to believe that the city was found during the winter solstice period by Augustus Caesar roughly around 25 B.C.E The entire article may be found here.
King Tut's Tomb Reconstructed for Tourists
The original site of King Tutankhamen's tomb is bombarded with visiting tourist every year. So, conservationist have decided to build near the ancient tomb a reconstruction of the tomb with all its glory. It is a smart move to allow more tourists visit for longer periods without running a risk of destruction. Read on it here.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
5 Facts You Didn't Know About Ancient Fashion: Do you see any simliarities to today's fashion?
1. Not everyone wore togas. Only free-born men were allowed to wear togas (as a sign of citizenship), while women wore stolas. Prostitutes and adulterers wore togas, because they were not allowed to wear stolas and this male garment was a sign of their female disgrace and shame. This is even reminiscent of Hawthorne’s Scarlett Letter.
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| Atia from HBO Rome |
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Spiny dye-murex
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A strigil used to collect strigmentum.
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Bronze Phallic Wind chime( tintinabulum).
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Happy Birthday Vergil
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Assassin Creed in Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greek Portico, Cartography, Sidon, and El Dorado
Assassin's Creed Goes to Ancient Egypt?
The Assassin Creed franchise is famous for their ability to recreate era and cities with perfect precision. The storyline allows the characters to travel anyways accessing the memories of their ancestors through their DNA. So, Classical Athens, Mongolia, Japan, Atzecs and so on are all possible places and civilizations that could be reconstructed and added the ASC's worlds. The director of series admits that he has a fascination with Ancient Egypt. Read more of his fascination here.
Ancient Greek Strip Mall
A 2,500 year old portico has been discovered along the Aegean Sea. A portico is a type of outside market place or swap-meet in which vendors have storerooms to keep their items. In this particular find, there were coins, vases, shattered pottery found. Read more on the amazing find.
Modern and Ancient Maps
Google Maps are one the most popular sources in order to navigate you way from one point to another. This is extremely comparable to the ancient maps from antiquity. Read a news article here.
Sifting Through Bloody History at Sidon
An article on the archaeological findings of Sidon and its history.
El Dorado: Columbia's Ancient Roots
Next Thursday, the British Museum will open its exhibition, Beyond El Dorado: power and gold in ancient Colombia. The resurgence of popularity of this myth have led to many transaction with the Columbian government. Columbia has had various issues with cocaine, cocoa beans and other exports. Please read more on Columbia's current situation and how El Dorado myth impacts it.
The Assassin Creed franchise is famous for their ability to recreate era and cities with perfect precision. The storyline allows the characters to travel anyways accessing the memories of their ancestors through their DNA. So, Classical Athens, Mongolia, Japan, Atzecs and so on are all possible places and civilizations that could be reconstructed and added the ASC's worlds. The director of series admits that he has a fascination with Ancient Egypt. Read more of his fascination here.
Ancient Greek Strip Mall
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| Portico of the ancient city of Argilos |
A 2,500 year old portico has been discovered along the Aegean Sea. A portico is a type of outside market place or swap-meet in which vendors have storerooms to keep their items. In this particular find, there were coins, vases, shattered pottery found. Read more on the amazing find.
Modern and Ancient Maps
Google Maps are one the most popular sources in order to navigate you way from one point to another. This is extremely comparable to the ancient maps from antiquity. Read a news article here.
Sifting Through Bloody History at Sidon
An article on the archaeological findings of Sidon and its history.
El Dorado: Columbia's Ancient Roots
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| Calima-Malagana funerary mask, 10BC-400 |
Next Thursday, the British Museum will open its exhibition, Beyond El Dorado: power and gold in ancient Colombia. The resurgence of popularity of this myth have led to many transaction with the Columbian government. Columbia has had various issues with cocaine, cocoa beans and other exports. Please read more on Columbia's current situation and how El Dorado myth impacts it.
Online Gamers Needed, Roman Perfumes Source Discovered, Unique Ancient Sundial, and Ancient Raid Mystery
The Pictish Puzzle
Online gamers welcome to the world of Indiana Jones! The excavation of a Christian cross from a Scottish chapel has left archaeologist stumped. The cross was discovered in 3,000 fragments pieces and archaeologist believe that by scanning the pieces and uploading them for the online community to help in reconstructing is the best solution. Read the entire article here. The puzzle will be available on October 25th, 2013.
Roman Perfumes
A new discovery in regards to the enigma of ancient perfume and antiquity have led scientist to believe they have found the correct species of plant. Read more on it here.
Ancient Sundial Discovered
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| Unique Sundial discovered in a 3,300 year old Bronze Age grave in Ukraine. |
A Frozen Pompeii Reveal Ancient Raid Mystery
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| Gold Brooches or Fibulae discovered at the site |
Friday, October 11, 2013
Women Painters, Oldest Wine, and the 4,000 Year Old Brain
Women were the First Painters?
Cave painting have long thought to be the work of male artist .But, Move Over Gentleman! The truth has set us women free. Women are now thought to be the chief contributors to cave painting based on a highly complex algorithm that analyzed recorded hand, finger length, palm size, etc. from ancient caves. Read the entire story here.
World's Oldest Wine: Should We Open It?
Discovered in a Roman grave more than 100 years ago, scientists are now curious to test to contents within it. However, scientist are worried about several extraneous exponent that may interfere with opening it; such as: Will modern air "change" the contents in anyway? Is it poisonous? Or has it bred some incurable plague that will turn us all into zombies!? Well, that last one is mine, but hesitation for personal or academic reasons are understandable. Read more on it here.
4,000 Year Old Brain Discovered
The brain was found in Seyitömer Höyük, a bronze-age settlement in Turkey. An earthquake shook the settlement, followed by a fire that cooked the corpse and the brain inside.
The heat boiled the brain. All of the oxygen and moisture would have dissipated through capillary action, which aided in its preservation. The brain's discovery is useful for today's researchers and scientists :"Having ancient samples would help to better understand adaptations but also the evolution of neuropathology." Read the entire story here.
Cave painting have long thought to be the work of male artist .But, Move Over Gentleman! The truth has set us women free. Women are now thought to be the chief contributors to cave painting based on a highly complex algorithm that analyzed recorded hand, finger length, palm size, etc. from ancient caves. Read the entire story here.
World's Oldest Wine: Should We Open It?
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| Historical Museum of the Palatinate in the western German city of Speyer |
4,000 Year Old Brain Discovered
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| Superior view of fronto-temporal structures |
The heat boiled the brain. All of the oxygen and moisture would have dissipated through capillary action, which aided in its preservation. The brain's discovery is useful for today's researchers and scientists :"Having ancient samples would help to better understand adaptations but also the evolution of neuropathology." Read the entire story here.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Roman Villa Discovered, Egyptian Arifacts Survive, Mespotamian Clay Balls reveal lost code!
1.Remains of 2,000-year-old Roman Villa Found
The remains of a 2,000-year-old Roman villa were found near Devizes. A team of archaeologist are debating whether to uncover and studied the remains, as well as possibly local schools and the community. Read the entire story here.
2. Egyptian Artifact Survive Uprising and Get Their Own Exhibit
Nearly 30 artifact make up the exhibition: "Destruction and Restoration. This title is fitting for the pieces the museum has had to restore due to the 2011 uprisings. While this exhibition is a celebration of the return and restoration of many pieces; there are still plenty that are unaccounted for. Read the entire story here.
3. Clues to Prehistoric Data Storage Discovered
Move over USB drive! Researchers studying clay balls from Mesopotamia have discovered clues to a lost code; that reveals they may be the world's "very first data storage system." Researchers have long believed these clay balls were used to record economic transactions. However their use and purpose in everyday life appears to be slowly unraveling. Read the entire story here.
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| Possible Villa near Devizes, England. |
2. Egyptian Artifact Survive Uprising and Get Their Own Exhibit
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| One recovered fishing statue from the era of King Tut |
3. Clues to Prehistoric Data Storage Discovered
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| Archaeologists are using CT scanning and 3D modeling to crack a prehistoric code hidden inside clay balls, dating to some 5,500 years ago. |
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Latin's 100 Most Common Words
Learning these common words will give you a huge leg up when reading, writing, speaking, and listening to Latin, but remember that most of these words will have various forms due to their cases (Accusative, Genitive, Dative or Ablative) or function in a sentence or clause.
A wonderful list of the 300 most common words in Latin with principal parts and gender may be found here!
Number
|
Word
|
Meaning
|
1
|
Ego
| I |
2
|
Tu
| You |
3
|
Nos
| We |
4
|
Vos
| You (plural) |
5
|
Is
| He |
6
|
Ea
| She |
7
|
Id
| It, that |
8
|
Hic, haec, hoc
| This (masculine, feminine, neuter) |
9
|
Ille ,illa, illud
| That (masculine, feminine, neuter) |
10
|
Idem, eadem, idem
| The same (masculine, feminine, neuter) |
11
| Illi, illae | They |
12
|
Suus
| Theirs |
13
|
Tuus, uester
| Yours |
14
|
Meus
| My |
15
|
Eius
| His, hers, its |
16
|
Ipse,a,um
| (Him, her, it)-self |
17
|
in
| In, into |
18
|
a,ab
| Away from, by |
19
|
de
| About, concerning |
20
|
pro
| Before, in front of, |
21
|
sine
| Without |
22
|
ante
| Before |
23
|
contra
| Opposite, against, contrary to |
24
|
per
| Through, across, throughout |
25
|
post
| After, behind, afterwards |
26
|
trans
| Over, across, beyond |
27
|
ad
| To, towards, |
28
|
ex
| From, out of |
29
|
cum
| When, with |
30
|
et, atque
| And |
31
|
nam
| For, in fact |
32
|
sed
| But |
33
|
deinde
| Then, next |
34
|
quia
| Because |
35
|
si
| If |
36
|
tamen
| However |
37
|
dum
| While |
38
|
uel….uel
| Either…..or |
39
|
nemo
| No one |
40
|
nihil
| Nothing |
41
|
non
| Not, not at all, by no means |
42
|
ut
| Where, how?, so that, |
43
|
nunc
| Now |
44
|
ita
| So, thus |
45
|
Bonus
| Good |
46
|
Malus
| Bad |
47
|
Multus
| Much |
48
|
Parvus
| Small |
49
|
Magnus
| Great |
50
|
Solus
| Alone, only, lonely, single |
51
|
Totus
| All, whole, entire |
52
|
Ullus
| Any, anyone |
53
|
Unus
| One |
54
|
Alius
| Another, other, different |
55
|
Alii…alii
| Some……others |
56
|
Aliqui, aliquid
| Some, someone, something |
57
|
Quis, quid
| Who? What? Which? Anyone, anything, someone, something |
58
|
Sursum
| Up |
59
|
Deorsum
| Down |
60
|
Sinister
| Left |
61
|
Dexter
| Right |
62
|
Audire
| To listen, to hear |
63
|
Dare
| To give , to grant |
64
|
Esse
| To be |
65
|
Amare
| To love |
66
|
Dicere
| To say |
67
|
Habere
| To have |
68
|
Videre
| To look, see |
69
|
Facere
| To make, do |
70
|
Scribere
| To write |
71
|
Ire
| To go |
72
|
Posse
| To be able |
73
|
Vocare
| To call |
74
|
Venire
| To Come |
75
|
Capere
| To take |
76
|
Primus
| First |
77
|
Secundus
| Second |
78
|
Tertius
| Third |
79
|
Ultimus
| Last |
80
|
Homines
| People |
81
|
Urbs
| City |
82
|
Aer
| Air |
83
|
Ignis
| Fire |
84
|
Aqua
| Water |
85
|
Terra
| Land |
86
|
Amor
| Love |
87
|
Dies
| Day |
88
|
Familia
| Family |
89
|
Res
| Things |
90
|
Bellum
| War |
91
|
Coniunx
| Spouse |
92
|
Deus
| God |
93
|
Ludus
| Game, sport |
94
|
Nomen
| Name |
95
|
Sors
| Destiny, Fate |
96
|
Tempus
| Times |
97
|
Domus
| Home |
98
|
Cibus
| Food |
99
|
Ara
| Altar |
100
|
Mors
| Death |
A wonderful list of the 300 most common words in Latin with principal parts and gender may be found here!
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