Posted on 07/19/2024 7:43:01 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
After eight years of scouring databases of tens of thousands of Roman inscriptions on places ranging from walls to tombstones, I found evidence of over 200 survivors in 12 cities... It seems as though... They preferred to settle with other survivors, and they relied on social and economic networks from their original cities as they resettled. Some of the families that escaped apparently went on to thrive in their new communities.
Fabia Secundina from Pompeii – apparently named for her grandfather, a wealthy wine merchant – also ended up in Puteoli. There, she married a gladiator, Aquarius the retiarius, who died at the age of 25, leaving her in dire financial straits.
Three other very poor families from Pompeii – the Avianii, Atilii and Masuri families – survived and settled in a small, poorer community called Nuceria, which goes by Nocera today and is about 10 miles (16.1 kilometers) east of Pompeii.
According to a tombstone that still exists, the Masuri family took in a boy named Avianius Felicio as a foster son. Notably, in the 160 years of Roman Pompeii, there was no evidence of any foster children, and extended families usually took in orphaned children. For this reason, it's likely that Felicio didn't have any surviving family members...
For example, the Vibidia family had lived in Herculaneum. Before it was destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius, they had given lavishly to help fund various institutions, including a new temple of Venus, the Roman goddess of love, beauty and fertility.
One female family member who survived the eruption appears to have continued the family's tradition: Once settled in her new community, Beneventum, she donated a very small, poorly made altar to Venus on public land given by the local city council.
(Excerpt) Read more at pbs.org ...
Ladies, choose your mate carefully. Mom & Dad might not approve if you choose a gladiator. Of course, your Mom & Dad probably have not been incinerated in a pyroclastic flow.
Aquarius the Retiarius would fit well with Marion the Librarian
Yes, a match made in Heaven!
Where was FEMA and the Red Cross when they were needed?
I just watched an interesting YouTube video, made by Metatron. He was very detailed, starting with who settled the area and why. He touches briefly on the politics and conflicts leading to the Roman city, and empasises that the “bodies” on view are not bodies at all, but plaster casts made from the cavities left in the hardened ash after the human remains decayed away.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J404p7GY0g
BFL
‘’Of course, your Mom &Dad probably have not been incinerated in a pyroclastic flow.’’ LOL! Boy wouldn’t that suck.
I’m sure however at some point a bunch of Pompeian kids wished their parents had been for any number of reasons.
Fabia Secundina from Pompeii ended up in Puteoli where she married a gladiator, Aquarius the Retiarius.
Some things don’t change. Still going after the bad boyz instead of the good men.
What was the age of Aquarius?
The plaster casts contain the skeletons, teeth are visible on some of them. I suspect that the next big thing in Pompeii studies will be careful extraction of DNA samples of all the known bodies. :^)
That was the dawning of the age of Retiarius, age of Retiarius...
Retiarius indicates that he was armed with a net and trident and only lightly armored.
I didn’t turn up anything on this guy online, but the Brave robot generated this for Aquarius the Retiarius:
Aquarius the retiarius
Aquarius the Retiarius is a depiction of the constellation Aquarius in a Roman mosaic, specifically a floor mosaic from the 3rd century AD discovered in the ancient city of Zeugma, Turkey. The mosaic showcases Aquarius, the Water Bearer, as a retiarius, a type of ancient Roman gladiator who wielded a net (rete) instead of a sword.
Characteristics
Aquarius is depicted as a muscular, bearded man, dressed in a loincloth and a helmet, holding a large net in his right hand.
He stands in a dynamic pose, with his left leg forward and his right leg backward, as if ready to spring into action.
The net is intricately designed, with a central knot and radiating threads, symbolizing the constellation’s association with water and the flow of life.
Symbolism
As a retiarius, Aquarius represents the cunning and strategic aspects of the constellation, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and quick thinking in navigating life’s challenges.
The net, a symbol of entrapment and capture, may also allude to the idea of embracing and mastering one’s circumstances, rather than being overwhelmed by them.
Artistic Significance
The Zeugma mosaic is an exceptional example of Roman art, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of ancient Roman mosaicists.
Aquarius the Retiarius is a unique representation of the constellation, blending mythological and cultural elements to create a compelling and dynamic image.
In Conclusion
Aquarius the Retiarius is a fascinating and enigmatic depiction of the constellation Aquarius, offering insights into ancient Roman culture and artistry. This mosaic serves as a testament to the enduring power of symbolism and storytelling in human expression.
Here’s the wikiwacky page:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retiarius
When your town has been buried by a volcanic eruption, the right way to break that news is to build up to it, like “your parents were on the roof...”
Video link saved... thanks.
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