Gaius Octavius Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Whilst going through my ancient notes whilst reposing in bed, I came across some items which no longer have meaning to me. HALP! 1."Ceremonial Foundation of Constantinople (florii(?) or Avithusa)" 2."4 Nov. of first year of 276th Olympiad or 326 A.D." Amor is the secret name of Roma. April 21st is Roma's Birthday! Happy Birthday Roma! E' per nadi mil an' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladict Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Constantinople was founded on 4 November 326, so that part makes sense. The other bits (florii or Avithusa) don't ring any bells I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maty Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 (edited) I'll have a guess that Florii might refer to the Roman festival of Floralia, which is still sometimes called Florii though these days it's better known as Palm Sunday. Another possible connection is florii as an ancient word for river in SE Europe. This might tie in with your Avithusa, who don't seem to exist, though Arethusa, a water nymph seems a good possibility. How's your handwriting? Not sure what the connection with Constantinople would be though. Edited April 24, 2008 by Maty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Octavius Posted April 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Maty, it is a mortal sin to call my alleged handwriting, 'handwriting'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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