Near the baths was the temple, built by the Roman craftsmen. King Cogidubnus was sitting in front of the temple with many chiefs and slaves. Quintus was standing near the chair of the king. A band of soldiers was guarding the king and the chiefs. In front of the temple was a huge altar, which all were looking towards. Memor, wearing a toga with purple border, was standing near the altar.
Two priests, leading black lambs, proceeded slowly to the altar. After the king gave the sign, one of the priests sacrificed a lamb. Then Memor, who was now trembling and sweating, to the other priest,
"You order," he said. "all to look at. Say to me: what do you see?
The priest, after inspecting the liver of the lamb, anxiously,
"The liver is lead-colored," he said. "Surely this death is significant? Surely the death of a famous man is significant?"
Memor, who was growing pale and terrified, replied to the priest.
"No. The goddess Sulis, who is accustomed to prayers of the invalid, sends us all the best."
Having spoken the words, he turned himself around and shouted to Cogidubnus,
"All are the best! All miracle remedies are significant to you, becuase the goddess Minerva favors you.
Then Memor led the king and the chiefs into the changing-room.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
ATL P. 49 1-8
1. The king, sitting in the middle of the crowd, greeted the chiefs.
2. The freedman, having returned in the bedroom, tried to wake up Memor.
3. Vilbila showed the brooch to Rubria, given from Memor.
4. The priests, having been prayed to the goddess, sacrificed a lamb.
5. The temple, built by the Romans, was near the sacred fountain.
6. The sister, working in the shop, caught sight of a soldier.
7. The thief searched for a thing in the fountain.
8. Some slave-girls, having urged on by the mistress, prepared the bedroom.
2. The freedman, having returned in the bedroom, tried to wake up Memor.
3. Vilbila showed the brooch to Rubria, given from Memor.
4. The priests, having been prayed to the goddess, sacrificed a lamb.
5. The temple, built by the Romans, was near the sacred fountain.
6. The sister, working in the shop, caught sight of a soldier.
7. The thief searched for a thing in the fountain.
8. Some slave-girls, having urged on by the mistress, prepared the bedroom.
Monday, February 7, 2011
22.9 Magic, Curses, and Superstition
1. Defixiones are curse tablets which call for punishment of an enemy.
2. They are commonly made of small sheets of lead or pewter.
3. Reason is for putting a curse on someone, usually an enemy. They found around 300 in Britain.
4. 1. The name of the offender is written on the tablet, with details of the crime. 2. The tablet is dedicated to a god who punishes the offender. 3. If unknown, tablet is placed with list of suspects. 3. The tablet is then rolled up and fastened to a tomb. 5. Or it could be thrown into a well or spring.
5. She used it to so that if anyone stole it, they would be cursed and have thier lives thrown into misery.
6.
7. Two methods to increase the mystery and effect were to write it backwards or add magical and meaningless words to the tablet.
8.The symbol for death is a bearded demon carrying an urn and torch.
9. Charon was the ferryman of the underworld who shipped the dead across the River Sytx, located in the Underworld.
10. Three punishments were: to break and smash the bones, choke, and twist and shatter the body.
11. Romans tend to see their gods as possible allies in the struggles of their life.
12.Omnia were omens or warnings of impending danger.
13. Signs that might indicate danger is stumbling on the threshold, hearing a hoot of an owl, or having a bad dream.
14. To avoid the troubles, Romans usually marry on certain days on certain months, cross the threshold with a right foot, and wear amulets to ward off the evil eye.
2. They are commonly made of small sheets of lead or pewter.
3. Reason is for putting a curse on someone, usually an enemy. They found around 300 in Britain.
4. 1. The name of the offender is written on the tablet, with details of the crime. 2. The tablet is dedicated to a god who punishes the offender. 3. If unknown, tablet is placed with list of suspects. 3. The tablet is then rolled up and fastened to a tomb. 5. Or it could be thrown into a well or spring.
5. She used it to so that if anyone stole it, they would be cursed and have thier lives thrown into misery.
6.
7. Two methods to increase the mystery and effect were to write it backwards or add magical and meaningless words to the tablet.
8.The symbol for death is a bearded demon carrying an urn and torch.
9. Charon was the ferryman of the underworld who shipped the dead across the River Sytx, located in the Underworld.
10. Three punishments were: to break and smash the bones, choke, and twist and shatter the body.
11. Romans tend to see their gods as possible allies in the struggles of their life.
12.Omnia were omens or warnings of impending danger.
13. Signs that might indicate danger is stumbling on the threshold, hearing a hoot of an owl, or having a bad dream.
14. To avoid the troubles, Romans usually marry on certain days on certain months, cross the threshold with a right foot, and wear amulets to ward off the evil eye.
Pros and Cons of RESPECT
PROS: People respect you back more and they are more likely to help you when you are in trouble if you had help them when they are in trouble. Also, you will be more generally well liked and businesses and colleges will look for people who volunteer more and do things for others then people who don't.
CONS: People are more likely to take advantage of your excessive respect and use you to do things that normally you wouldn't do but your too kind to not do so. Also, you will be bugged constantly and be annoyed if you had to pick up someone's stuff if they keep dropping it over and over and over again. Another thing is you would waste your time running errands then doing things for your own and enjoying your own life.
CONS: People are more likely to take advantage of your excessive respect and use you to do things that normally you wouldn't do but your too kind to not do so. Also, you will be bugged constantly and be annoyed if you had to pick up someone's stuff if they keep dropping it over and over and over again. Another thing is you would waste your time running errands then doing things for your own and enjoying your own life.
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