Gladiators - Tunisian Mosaic

[Medusa Gladiatrix]

Actually Kathleen Coleman did so in her lecture, but it was too fast for me to write it all down. But I'm sure somewhere must be the translation also in one of my books.

Roughly it's about the payment of this spectacula.

[Medusa Gladiatrix]

Salve Sulla Felix,

I came across the translation of the mosaic in the book "The Roman Games - A Sourcebook" by Alison Futrell:

"Magerius!" "Magerius!" Through the herald was said: "My Lords, since the Telegenii have earned your favor, give to them 500 denarii for each leopard." It was acclaimed: "By your example may those to come learn the munus and may those past hear. Who has ever offered such games? When have such games been offered? By the example of the quaestors, you will present the munus. At your own expense you will present the munus on that day." Magerius gives. "This is what means to be wealthy. This is what it means to be powerful... From your munus they are let go with these sacks."

[sulla felix]

Salve Medusa,

Many thanks for the translation - much appreciated!