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GETORIX: The Eagle and The Bull
by Judith Geary,
Is a novel for young adults –
A Celtic Adventure in ancient Rome.
Getorix is a captive, a young man
“almost fifteen winters old,” son
of a defeated Celtic chieftain. He
and his father are marched in a
Roman Triumph – a celebration
ending in death for the defeated
leaders.
Let’s make a visit to the
world Getorix knew – as
it was then and as it
exists today.
The Capitoline Hill &
The Via Sacra
Temple of Concord (Reconstruction)
Gaius Marius
Map of the
Forum, with
routes taken by
elements of the
Triumph Parade.
-- from Getorix: The Eagle and The
Bull, by Judith Geary
Model of the Temple of Concord with the
Tullanium & Carcer in the foreground.
View of The Palatine from the area of The Colosseum
The Roman Domus
(from Pompeii)
Plan of the
Lutatius
Domus
-- from Getorix: The
Eagle and The Bull, by
Judith Geary
A Roman Atrium
(A computer-enhanced image taken
from ruins discovered in Pompeii)
Atrium of the
Domus Lutatius
-- from Getorix: The Eagle and
The Bull, by Judith Geary
Colonnade with wall paintings in a
Roman peristyle garden
(from Pompeii)
The Capitoline Today
(from the Piazza Venezia)
Getorix is tormented and
comforted by memories
and dreams
-- from Getorix: The Eagle and
The Bull, by Judith Geary
Characters:
Keltus
Lucius
Brosch
Selia
Catulus
Getorix
The Toga
•OR: How did the Romans walk
around in 60 lbs of wool in the
Roman summer?
Disclaimer: Authorities argue about the
exact size and shape of a toga – from a
half circle, to an ellipse to five yards of
fabric about 60 inches wide. Since we
haven’t found one preserved, we have
to rely on statues and what other
Roman textiles that have been found.
• Begin by folding the fabric in half
lengthwise, with the side close to your
body slightly below the “outside”.
Remember that Romans who wore togas
likely had a slave or two to help.
Romans wore a simple tunic
under the toga. They had the
skill to put in sleeves like a
t-shirt, but most images
show a simple loose garment
about knee length or just
below, with no sleeves.
I. If you’re the helper:
Drape one end over your
“master’s” left shoulder
so the end comes close to
the hem of his tunic. You
may slip that end under
his belt to help hold it in
place.
II. The rest of the
fabric goes across
his back and, under
his right arm.
III. Bring the fabric to
the front under his right
arm. Gather some
fabric into pleats and
tuck them into the belt
to give enough fullness
for walking.
IV. Go around his
body one more
time.
V. The remainder is thrown
over his left shoulder and
arm.
His right arm has freedom of
movement.
However, the left hand can
be used for very little except
to grasp the edge of the toga
to hold the whole thing
together.
Ruins on the Palatine today
(domus Flavia)
Ruins in the Farnese Gardens
(on the Palatine)
Roman Forum
from the
Palatine Hill
Circus
Maximus from
the Palatine
Hill
The Cloaca Maxima.
Pons Fabricas
Temple to Hercules
Temple to Portunus
Campus Martius
Campus Martius
Ruins of the Temple to Fortuna
Built by Quintus Lutatius Catulus to celebrate the victory over the Cimbri
in 101 BCE.
.
Temple of Castor
(reconstruction)
Ruins of the temple today
Science & Technology
Reconstruction of a Roman crane – from Romerkran
Math
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI …
XLI …LIX … LXXXVIII … XCIX …
Health & Physical Education
Social Studies
Language Arts
Ancient Rome – a strangely familiar
world
• Rome was the first Republic – a noble
experiment of over 500 years that we
have yet to duplicate.
• Romans had running water and knew of
the power of mechanical energy and
steam.
• They lived in apartments, used public
bathrooms and ate fast food.
• Details we take for granted – like safety
pins and belt buckles were in common
use.
For Example: Roman Sandals …
Symbols of Power
Even the Celtic Symbols …
History shows
us a window into
our past.
Historical
fiction can take
us by the hand
and lead us into
that long-ago
world.