Latin Hermogenes Flashcards

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Questions and Answers

What is the meaning of 'argentariam'?

merchant

money

banker's stall (correct)

court

What does 'Graecus, Graeca, Graecum' mean?

Greek

What does 'Cur?' mean?

Why?

What does 'non adest' translate to?

is not here Signup and view all the answers

What does 'in Graecia' mean?

in Greece Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Tamen' mean?

However Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Semper' mean?

Always Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ego reddo' translate to?

I give back Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ceram' mean?

Wax tablet Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Anulum' mean?

Ring Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Signum' translate to?

Sign, seal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ego imprimo' mean?

I press Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Tradit' mean?

Hands over Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Capit' mean?

Takes Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Currit' mean?

Runs Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ad basilicam' mean?

to the law court Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Probus' mean?

Honest Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ego' mean?

I Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Sum' mean?

I am Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Quid' mean?

What Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Tu' translate to?

You Signup and view all the answers

What does 'quareit' mean?

looks for Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Adest' mean?

Is here Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overview of Story

Caecilius and Hermogenes interact in a forum setting.
Caecilius possesses a banker's stall and engages with the Greek merchant Hermogenes.
Hermogenes claims to be an honest merchant looking for money.

Characters

Caecilius: Roman character with a banker's stall in the forum.
Hermogenes: Greek merchant who has a ship in Greece but lacks immediate funds.

Key Events

Hermogenes greets Caecilius and introduces himself.
Caecilius questions Hermogenes about his need for money and his ship's absence.
Hermogenes assures Caecilius of his honesty and commitment to repaying debts.
The transaction involves Caecilius handing over money in exchange for a sign pressed into a wax tablet (ceram).

Important Elements

Debts and Honesty: Hermogenes emphasizes his reputation as an honest merchant.
Legal Consequences: After taking the money, Hermogenes runs away, prompting Caecilius to seek legal recourse.

Vocabulary

argentariam: banker's stall
Graecus, Graeca, Graecum: Greek
Cur?: Why?
in Graecia: in Greece
Tamen: However
Semper: Always
Ego reddo: I give back
Ceram: Wax tablet
Anulum: Ring
Signum: Sign, seal
ego imprimo: I press
Tradit: Hands over
Capit: Takes
Currit: Runs
ad basilicam: to the law court
Probus: Honest
Ego: I
Sum: I am
Quid: What
Tu: You
quareit: looks for
Adest: is here
non adest: is not here

Themes

Trust vs. Deceit: The narrative explores the tension between appearances of honesty and the reality of betrayal.
Consequences of Actions: Hermogenes' escape leads Caecilius to pursue legal action, highlighting repercussions of dishonest behavior.

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Test your knowledge of Latin vocabulary and phrases through these flashcards focused on the character Hermogenes. Explore his interactions with Caecilius, as well as essential terms related to commerce and Greek-Latin exchanges. Perfect for students seeking to enhance their understanding of Latin language and culture.