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Where did the mob that the ancient Romans bribed with bread and cicus come from?

The "mob" that the emperors bribed with bread and circuses were the Roman citizens. The phrase was coined by the satirist Juvenal referring to the free entertainment and the food allowance that was given to every needy citizen. The ancient poets and writers were elitists (or thought they were) and anyone else who was not of their social class was considered the "mob".


Who criticized the roman citizens?

Just about all the ancient writers had a gripe about their fellow citizens, but the Satires of Juvenal are the most direct and cutting.


What did the term bread and circuses refer to during to the roman emperors?

Distractions for the vulgar populus (the masses of Roman people)."Bread and circuses" refers to the pacification of a populace by food and entertainment, which is related to the term "fat and happy".As coined by the Roman poet Juvenal (c. 100-200 AD) in his Satires, panem et circenses was an apparent policy in the Roman Empire. The rulers believed that if the people were entertained and their bellies full, they would not get restless or try to overthrow the government. So they tried to make sure that there was always entertainment, notably in the Colosseum, and that there was always bread available to be purchased. In this way, the Roman masses were distracted from the problems of the Empire.


What is the name of a roman poet?

One of ancient Rome's most notable poets was Virgil. He lived from 70-19 Bc-BCE. His major work was the Aeneid, which was about the mythical foundations of Rome and its relationship with the Roman gods. Virgil was well versed in Greek poetry and also had contacts with Octavian.


How does Juvenal depict upper class Roman life?

He castigates it - comparing it with a simple country life, uses the term 'bread and circuses' as the way they kept the lower classes quiet, and 'who guards the guards'. As part of his ridicule, he depicts emperor Domitian consulting on how to cook a fish too big for the pan.

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What might be used to describe the writings of Roman satirist Juvenal?

Morally Indignant Realistic and straightforward


Who is the most famous roman satirist?

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How can you describe the writings of the Roman satirist Juvenal?

Juvenal was the Roman poet Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis (c. 100-200? AD). His writing was often harsh and upbraiding, or morally indignant, in its treatment of Roman morals and customs. His irreverence for the Roman gods may have succeeded in ensuring the retention of his texts under later Christian hierarchies.


How is Cicero's writings different from Juvenal's?

Cicero's writings are philosophical and political in nature, focusing on issues of ethics, government, and rhetoric. Juvenal, on the other hand, is known for his satirical writings that criticize Roman society, particularly the moral decay and corruption he observed. Cicero's works are more formal and structured, while Juvenal's are more blunt and scathing in their criticism.


Was the more sophisticated of the Roman writers of comedy?

The best Roman satirist were Juvenal, Horace and Petronius. Other good satirists were Lucilius, Ennius and Perseus.


How would you put these people in chronological order from earliest to latest based on dates during which they lived A Juvenal Roman satirist B Henry VIII C Elizabeth I D John Donne E Jonathan Swift?

In order from earliest to latest, Juvenal Roman would come first. Then Henry VIII, then Queen Elizabeth I, then John Donne, then Johnathan Swift. Finally T. S. Elliot.


How did Juvenal describe the city of Rome?

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When did Juvenal die?

Juvenal died in 0140.


What might be used to describe the writings of the roman satirsts juvenal?

Juvenal's satires were written in poems in dactylic hexameter in accordance with the writings of Lucilius, the originator of Roman satire and following the Roman poetic tradition. The dactylic hexametre (also known as heroic hexametre) is a form of metre (rhythmic scheme) in poetry found in classical epic poetry in both Greek and Latin. It consists of lines made from six ("hexa") feet with a long syllable followed by two short syllables, as determined by syllable weight. In poetry, a metre is the basic rhythmic structure of a verse or lines in verse.


How tall is Juvenal Vique?

Juvenal Vique is 5' 6".


When was James Juvenal born?

James Juvenal was born in 1874.


When did James Juvenal die?

James Juvenal died in 1942.