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Meaning of vinari letari



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vinari letari
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Clarifications on the inscription of the site of the Roman village of La Olmeda in Palencia : Vinari could be venari, infinitive present of venor, hunting or a set of letters or perhaps confusion of the artist of the metal inscription thinking of vinum. Letari is an evolution of laetari, infinitive also of laetor, rejoice. Ridere and ludere do not need clarification.

  



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felipe lorenzo del rio

Drink wine, rejoice. This inscription appears on one of the faces of a turricle or dice cube with which the Romans played quinito or drinking game, appearing in the Roman village of La Olmeda in Pedrosa de la Vega in Palencia, where beautiful mosaics have also been found. The complete legend said : Vinari , letari , ludere , ridere , hoc est vivere : Drink , rejoice , play , laugh , this is living .

  










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