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FM - The Horatii....
Famous Men of Rome
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tullus Hostilius | third king of Rome; known for military aggression |
| Latins | people from Alba |
| Mettius | king of Alba |
| Horatii | three brothers; champions of Rome |
| Curiatii | three brothers; champions of Alba |
| laurel wreath | most honored reward for victory and bravery |
| plunder | (verb) to take the goods of by force (as in war) |
| petty | (adjective) having little or no importance or significance |
| resolute | (adjective) marked by firm determination; resolved |
| submit | (verb) to yield governance or authority |
| shrill | (adjective) having or emitting a sharp high-pitched tone or sound; piercing |
| seize | (verb) to take hold of; clutch |
| slain | (verb) to kill violently, wantonly, or in great numbers |
| penance | (noun) an act of self-abasement, mortification, or devotion performed to show sorrow or repentance for sin |