Roman Literature and Law
Literature Facts
The official language of the Roman Empire is Latin. The US adopted many words from this language. So many of our words today have a Latin root word. They have created great works of literature like plays, poems, and stories. Ancient Rome had some good authors. One of the authors is Caesar. He made some works called Bellum Gallicum and Bellum Civile. Another author is Aulus Gellius with one piece of work called Noctes Atticae a.k.a Attica Nights. One last author is Horace with four pieces of work called Satires Books I and II, Epodes Books I and II, Odes Book I-IV, and Epistles. Romans wrote about about a lot of things. Some of the earliest works are historical stories telling of the early military history of Rome, poetry, comedies, histories and tragedies. Their literature drew heavily on other cultures.
Law Facts
The Roman legal system was governed by Kings but they formed their own government and governed themselves. Rome was really democratic because people of Rome would assemble and elect their next official or officials. The officials couldn't be expected to know everything.
Amphitheatre
The Roman theatre was shaped with a half circle or orchestra space in front of the stage. The audience was often more interested in their favorite actors than the play itself. Amphitheatres did not need superior acoustics, unlike those provided by the structure of a Roman theatre.
Street art
Many Romans used the the street for their art.
Roman Writing
This is a piece of writing from Rome.
Scales of Justice
Perhaps the most ancient symbol associated with the law is also one of the most familiar, the Scales of Justice. Symbolizing the impartial deliberation, or “weighing,” of two sides in a legal dispute, the scales are found throughout the building.
Ancient Roman law
Roman law is the legal system of ancient Rome, including Roman Military Jurisdiction and the legal developments spanning over a thousand years of jurisprudence, from the 12 Tables (c. 449 BC), to the Corpus Juris Civilis (AD 529) ordered by Eastern RomanEmperor Justinian I.