03-02-2006, 12:43 PM
Can anyone tell me the exact meaning of the word "Valeria" in the title of Legio XX Valeria Victrix?
I've seen it translated as "Brave" or "Valiant", but isn't it a proper name rather than an adjective? "Victorious Valeria"
My Latin dictionary gives Valeria as (a) the feminine of the gens Valerius and (b) the name of a type of eagle.
Any thoughts appreciated.
Mark
I've seen it translated as "Brave" or "Valiant", but isn't it a proper name rather than an adjective? "Victorious Valeria"
My Latin dictionary gives Valeria as (a) the feminine of the gens Valerius and (b) the name of a type of eagle.
Any thoughts appreciated.
Mark
