Lost_Warrior
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I believe you're right about that. Though I know I've seen it equated(?) with fortune as well. Perhaps it had two meanings?
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I think most of them that had meaning were religious in nature. Then there were the floor mosaics in the bath houses (and I believe, some private villas) with amusing pictures of well-endowed slaves. They were intended to dispel negativity (which they did, quite well, by inducing laughter.) The phallus was seen as a symbol of fortune because it...rose of it's own accord.
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My daily journey I shall not miss To grace the sky with fiery kiss Thunderous hooves of horses wild Chariot driven by Zeus' child Who am I?
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That sounds like a fascinating book Ursus. I'll have to look that one up. Thanks! I suppose some things never change, and modern radical sects are doing similar things today. -
Woo! You're back!!! I would love to have some references for that. This came up in another group that I am a member of, and I have been busily doing some searching on the subject.
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I wish I'd gotten to know him more. I was sad to hear the news.
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This post by Northern Neil is what springs immediately to my mind. I know I've heard it elsewhere but I would have to go searching as to where. I actually wonder if NN is still around here? I haven't seen him in a while. I'd like to have his input on this.
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Thanks!!!! I'm already contemplating a third set of holes in my lobes.
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I've found in various places that the Christians in Rome were rarely prosecuted for their religious affiliation, but that they were prosecuted at times because of crimes that they committed against the state in the name of Christianity. What were these crimes and how often did they tend to occur?
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They smell so good don't they?
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Narcissus!!! I didn't look at the next page yet, someone probably already answered but I had to.
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But of course!
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This is an easy one. Renowned weaver, once the best Was put to Athena's test Her favor I can't win for sure And now I weave for ever more. Who am I?
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Cassandra?
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Yes and yes.
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Oh I thought of him earlier today. Wasn't sure of the myth behind him though...and couldn't remember his name either. My love had rather fled Than be taken to my bed We did run along the stream And as if within a dream A tree she did become That tree my sacred sign Who is she? Who am I?
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You're right Maty, Persephone. This is a shot in the dark, you're not talking about Pegasus are you?
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Yea you got me. Awesome game! Thanks for cluing me in.
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Stolen from the meadow sweet Carried far on swiftest feet Down into the darkest night His strong embrace did still my flight Who am I?
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Roman influence on Christian doctrine?
Lost_Warrior replied to caesar novus's topic in Templum Romae - Temple of Rome
You know I've never thought of it like that. The "salvation" idea was one that was already present in Roman times. The Cult of Mithras springs to mind. I think it's fairly safe to say that anything that was present in any noticeable degree in Roman times got noticed, and shaped as the Romans saw fit. Christianity certainly didn't go unnoticed and as it gained popularity, chances are the Romans were using it in order to further their own agenda. -
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Birthday hails to Moonlapse!!!
Lost_Warrior replied to docoflove1974's topic in Hora Postilla Thermae
Coming in late here, hope our techy friend's birthday was a good one! -
Someone broke into your car? :shock: I'm so sorry to hear it! Hope everything gets straightened out right quick! It's getting too cold to be riding to work in a windowless car!
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Money question: Ancient Rome AD 160- early 200s
Lost_Warrior replied to guy's topic in Romana Humanitas
Agreed! I'm especially impressed by the use of smaller and smaller stuffing in the wound, in order to force it to heal from the inside out, instead of the outside in. Marcus does mention infection, and I think that may be a bit of modern knowledge slipping in there, because I didn't think that Romans were much aware of how "infection" worked. But the practice of not allowing a wound to heal from the outside in is sound. The probe makes me squirm, however. Especially when you remember that this would have been done with no anesthetic. -
Augury and Dream Symbols.
Lost_Warrior replied to Gaius Paulinus Maximus's topic in Templum Romae - Temple of Rome
You have to remember that Roman beliefs were very deeply rooted in religious tradition. Not only that, but the Roman State definitely played the "religion card" in order to hold more sway over their citizens. So Roman politics were deeply steeped in religion as well. Basically, these sorts of beliefs found their way into every aspect of Roman life.