CLASSICAL LITERARY EXAM TERMS

MARATHON

• A marathon is a long distance race, raced in any fashion
• The word Marathon is derived from the Greek city Marathon
• The Greek God ran to the city of Marathon to deliver messages
• The first marathons were held in the first Olympics

TOGA

• A toga was a linen garment worn exclusively by Roman citizens
• Togas were thick dress like garments that were easy to provide.
• Togas were worn by all classes of citizens, they did not signify wealth.
• Togas were denied by foreigners.

ROMAN CONSUL

• The Roman council was the highest elected political Office of the Roman Republic
• Each year to councils were elected to serve for one year.
• Councils had very little power or authority, The Emperor withheld all power.
• The council represented Rome's heritage.
• Councils mainly held executive and judicial power

CORNUCOPIA

• The cornucopia is a symbol of abundance and nourishment.
• Taken from the latin word cornu copiae, meaning the horn of plenty.
• The cornucopia is used in representation of thanksgiving.
• It is a renowned symbol of giving.
• The cornucopia is introduced from Greek mythology as horn Zeus broke off a bull.

TITANS

• Titans were first introduced in Greek mythology
• They were deities that were given incredible strength by the gods.
• Olympians overthrew the titans in a great battle for power.
• Titans were known for their size and power.

MEA CULPA

• Mea culpa translates to my fault.
• Used by many to admit mistake
• Was first used in a prayer of confession, written in Latin.