Ludovicus 5 Report post Posted February 17, 2013 I'm doing a presentation on the recently discovered tomb of Marcus Nonius Macrinus, confidant of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (and inspiration for the movie The Gladiator). How do I refer to the occupant of the tomb? M. Nonius Macrinus, M. Nonius, M.? It's quite a long name. Any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crispina 18 Report post Posted February 19, 2013 Nephele? Where are you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DecimusCaesar 1 Report post Posted February 19, 2013 I was going to say just call him Macrinus, although that may cause some confusion with the Emperor of the same name. Perhaps you could use his full name once, and then just use the cognomen for the rest of the lecture? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ludovicus 5 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 I was going to say just call him Macrinus, although that may cause some confusion with the Emperor of the same name. Perhaps you could use his full name once, and then just use the cognomen for the rest of the lecture? Decimus, Thanks! The more I read accounts of the tomb in the Italian press the more I realize that he's called Macrinus after a first reference to his entire name, just as in your suggestion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ludovicus 5 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 Nephele? Where are you? Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crispina 18 Report post Posted March 5, 2013 Nephele? Where are you? Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Like in lives in Pa? or she is visting the museum with the mosiac in Phildelphia? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ludovicus 5 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 Philadelphia is where my "domus" is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites