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 <u>sacrifice to the gods</u> 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.
