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The word arena means sand in latin but why was the sand used during the games?
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∙ 13y ago
To absorb the blood of gladiators.
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What is the origin of the word arena?
Arena is of Latin origin, standing for: sand.
What is the arena where chariot races were held called?
In Rome it was called the Circus Maximus; on an oval track about the size of a 100 yard football field. In Greece it was the Hippodrome.Chariot races were held in a long narrow stadium known as a "hippodrome" in the Greek world and a "circus" in the Roman world.If you use Google Earth to look at the ruins of Tyre in the Lebanon, or south-east of Haghia Sophia in Istanbul, or by the forum in Rome, you will see the typical shape of a hippodrome (Hippo is the root for horse, ie hippopotamus= water horse)
What is chasing the tributes mean in the hunger games?
It means chasing the other people in the arena.
Why did they name the hunger games country panem?
because in Latin panem comes from something which means bread and circuses which is ironic because peeta lives in a bakery and the practice arena is like a circus where people are watching them x
What word comes from the latin prefix inter?
The Latin preposition inter means between, among or during.
Do katniss and Peeta Mellark go back to the arena and play the Hunger Games in Catching Fire?
Yes. They go back because every 25 years there is a Quarter Quell. This means something special will happen at the Games. It is the 75th Hunger Games in Catching Fire, and the special part is that a boy and a girl who have already won the games have to go back into the arena.
What does suis mean in latin?
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What does per mean in Latin?
In Latin, "per" typically means "through," "by means of," or "during." It is a preposition that often indicates movement through or across something, or the method by which something is done.
What did tata mean in ancient rome?
In ancient Rome (Latin) "tata" means daddy.In ancient Rome (Latin) "tata" means daddy.In ancient Rome (Latin) "tata" means daddy.In ancient Rome (Latin) "tata" means daddy.In ancient Rome (Latin) "tata" means daddy.In ancient Rome (Latin) "tata" means daddy.In ancient Rome (Latin) "tata" means daddy.In ancient Rome (Latin) "tata" means daddy.In ancient Rome (Latin) "tata" means daddy.
What is 'English to Latin' in Latin?
Ex Anglica in Latinum is the Latin equivalent of 'English to Latin'. In the word by word translation, the preposition 'ex' means 'from'. The noun 'Anglica' means 'English'. The preposition 'in' means 'in'. The noun 'Latinum' means 'Latin'.
What does Nimbus means in latin?
The Latin root "nimbus" means "rainstorm".
What does latina mean in latin?
latina in latin means LATIN!
