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Culture-Ecce 51-54
Ecce Romani 51-54 -terms from the cultural readings
Latin | English |
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Liberalia | festival of the god of wine |
lararium | shrine of the household gods |
bulla | luck-charm |
toga praetexta | boyhood toga with purple edge |
tabulae | public records (tablets) |
Tabularium | building where public records were kept |
toga virilis | pure white toga of manhood |
auspicium | the taking of of auspices |
haruspex | a priest who interpreted omens by looking at animal organs |
mundus muliebris | articles and attire of a grown-up woman |
reticulum | yellow hairnet worn by a bride |
nuptiae | wedding ceremony |
taedae | torches |
nuces | nuts |
super limen tollere | to cary the bride over the threshold |
deductio | procession of wedding guests |
pompa | funeral procession |
laudatio | peech of praise honoring the deceased |