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Journal entry of the life of one week of a Roman senator

Answer 1

The following is the daily life of a Senator named Publius.

Dies Saturni - Saturday

• Went to the colosseum to witness the gladiator games.
• Sat with the exalted Senator Sextus and the two Consuls, Decimus and Lucius
• Discussed important matters with the Senator and Consuls about the impending dictatorship of Lucius

Dies Solis - Sunday

• Visited my latifundium (farms) outside Rome
• Journey took 6 hours so did not have the chance to come back to Rome
• Inspected the grape and grains to ensure that my slaves were doing a good job

Dies Lunae - Monday

• Returned to Rome in the afternoon
• Went straight home to recuperate
• Met with Senator Titus who wanted to curry favor from Senator Sextus

Dies Martis - Tuesday

• Received a Magisterial compulsory order to attend a Senate meeting on Dies Veneris (Friday)
• Met with my father in-law, Magistrate Tiberius, who had issued the summons. He wanted to discuss the the matter he would raise.

Dies Mercurii - Wednesday

• Went to the temple of Jupitar, the family chief deity and offered a sacrifice for the good for my latifundium
• My slave, a Goth named, Aulus, told me his wife had given birth. I gave him some money and presents to take care of her because he was a loyal slave whom I respected.

Dies Jovis - Thursday

• Began the day with a sacrifice to Manasius, the Lar Familiaris (spirit guardian)
• Instructed my two sons, Quintus and Appius, on matters of governance and listened to them speak Greek to ensure they were taking their studies seriously
• Had my slaves prepare my toga for the Senate meeting on the next day

Dies Veneris - Friday

• Got to the venue of the Senate meeting and participated in the sacrifice to the gods to receive good omens for the meeting
• Senator Titus spoke the whole day as he chased a diem consumere (filibuster).
• The vote was postponed to Dies Lunae for further deliberation.

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