A newsletter for the Medieval Studies Program at the University of Victoria.
"Florilegium" being the same word as "Anthology" but using Latin, not Greek, roots. Hence, a literary bouquet. [Consult OED for further details.]
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Today in the Glorious Roman Past
September 25th, 46 B.C. - Julius Caesar dedicates a temple to his ancestor Venus Genetrix in accordance with a vow he made at the battle of Pharsalus.
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