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| − | * '''Mamertine Prison''' (''Italian:'' Carcere Mamertino): a prison (carcer) locatedon the northeastern slope of the Capitoline Hill in ancient Rome. | + | * '''Mamertine Prison''' (''Italian:'' Carcere Mamertino): a prison (carcer) locatedon the northeastern slope of the Capitoline Hill in ancient Rome, where accused criminals awaiting trial were held. |
* '''Mamertines:''' mercenaries of Italian origin who had been hired from their home in Campania by Syracuse. After disputes with Syracuse, they were instrumental in starting the First Punic War. | * '''Mamertines:''' mercenaries of Italian origin who had been hired from their home in Campania by Syracuse. After disputes with Syracuse, they were instrumental in starting the First Punic War. | ||
| − | * '''Mamer:''' Oscan name for | + | * '''Mamer:''' Oscan name for the god [[calends of Mars|Mars]] |
* '''Mam''' → [[a child of Maam]]. | * '''Mam''' → [[a child of Maam]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:02, 28 May 2013
- Mamertine Prison (Italian: Carcere Mamertino): a prison (carcer) locatedon the northeastern slope of the Capitoline Hill in ancient Rome, where accused criminals awaiting trial were held.
- Mamertines: mercenaries of Italian origin who had been hired from their home in Campania by Syracuse. After disputes with Syracuse, they were instrumental in starting the First Punic War.
- Mamer: Oscan name for the god Mars
- Mam → a child of Maam.
