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FM - Numa Pompilius
Famous Men of Rome
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Numa Pompilius | second king of Rome; made farming a way of life |
| Egeria | wife of Numa; rumored to be a goddess |
| Janus | god of new beginnings; the two-faced god |
| Temple of Janus | its open or closed door indicated war or peace |
| four pillars | of Roman culture: faith, family, farming, fighting |
| augurs | fortunetellers who gave advice to Roman leaders |
| degrade | (transitive verb) to lower in grade, rank, or status |
| reign | (noun) the time during which someone (such as a king) rules |
| prosperous | (adjective) marked by success or economic well-being |
| contented | (adjective) feeling or showing satisfaction with one’s possessions, status, or situation |
| induce | (transitive verb) to move by persuasion or influence |
| eloquence | (noun) discourse marked by force and persuasiveness |
| January | (noun) the first month of the new year named for Janus |
| statuary | (noun) a collection of statues |