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Gladius and ensis in the Roman Civilization
Gladius and ensis in the Roman Civilization

Author(s): Edyta Gryksa
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: sword; soldier; Roman literature

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to demonstrate the variety of adjectives, which are collocated with terms gladius and ensis in the Roman literature. The significant emphasis was put on the interpretation of collected fragments of ancient texts in order to point out numerous adjectives functions.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 9
  • Page Range: 81-90
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: English