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the Rostra

Rostra

also: rostris, the Rostra

The speaker's platform in the Roman Forum, named for the ships' beaks (rostra) that adorned it; the political heart from which Cato was dragged.

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Mentioned in 6 works (6 total)

Consolation to Marcia philosophy · 1 mention
On the Firmness of the Wise Man philosophy · 1 mention
Octavia tragedy · 1 mention
On Benefits philosophy · 1 mention
On Tranquility of Mind philosophy · 1 mention
Moral Letters to Lucilius philosophy · 1 mention

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