stage 2 and 6 info Flashcards
when did the day begin for caecillius?
early at dawn
when did the slaves get up and why?
they would get up earlier than caecillius to do sweeping, dusting and polishing
what did caecillius wear?
his tunic which was like a short sleeved shirt, toga which was a large piece of swollen cloth arranged into folds and his shoes which were sandals
what did he do to wake him up/ get ready in the morning?
he would splash his face with water and wash his hands
what would he do after washing?
he would go to the barbers and be shaved
what would he do after the barbers?
go to the public baths
when would metella get up?
also very early
what would she wear?
a stole which was a full length tunic
what would she wear to go out?
a large rectangular shawl, jewellery, make up and latest style hair do
who would help her do her hair?
a slave
what did romans have for breakfast?
a cup of water and bread
what was the first duty of the day for caecillius?
to receive respectful greetings of a number of poor people and and freedmen who were his slaves and hand them out sum of money in the atrium. he gave them as much help and protection if they were in trouble
what would they do in return for this?
help caecillius in several ways e.g. accompany him in public occasions as a group of supporters or be employed by him in business affairs
what were they know as?
clientes
what was caecillius know as to them?
patronus
what was his next task of the day?
if he had no buisness to conduct at home then he would walk to the forum where he spent the rest of the morning trading and banking
what happened at midday?
lunch as a light meal consisting of meat or fish followed by fruit
what happened soon after midday?
business ended and caecillius would have a short siesta before going to the baths
what happened towards the afternoon?
cena would begin which was the main meal
what did the family use to dine in during winter?
the inner dining-room near the atrium
what did the family use to dine in during summer?
the dinning room at the back of the house which looked onto the garden
what was the dinning room like?
it had 3 couches round a circular table dinning was called triclinium