Baths Sources Flashcards
What did columella say about baths
That they should face the summer sunset to give maximum light hours
She also said that the farmhouse had baths that the skates could use in holidays
Why could slaves only use baths in holidays
Because it was believed that bathing contributed to laziness
What did columella say sewage from the baths was used for
To flow over orchards and gardens as trees enjoyed the nourishment
What did martial say about the baths
That patron hunters often hung around the baths and the rich could have private baths
What did Seneca say about the baths (summary)
Public baths were noisy. There were weights for lifting, rub down/massages, ball games, singing and hair pluckers. Food was served at baths
What made the public baths noisy, according to Seneca?
Strong men who groan as they lift dumb bells
Slap of a hand on shoulders in a rub-down
Scorer who counts the balls
Man kicking up a row
Thief who is caught
Man who sings in the bath
Those who jump into the pool
Hair plucker who calls out (people who scream as their hair is being plucked)
Shouts of the drinks-seller/sausage-seller/pastry-seller
Sources which mention baths
Columella
Martial
Seneca the younger
