Roman Values
Every Roman citizen believed that "qualities of life" were what one should achieve in a lifetime. They were thought to give moral strength in order to conquer and civilize the world. These virtues are actually still in use today, and pose as goals we can compare ourselves to in order to change for the better. Some examples of these virtues are Clementia, Comitas, and Veritas. Clementia is the personification of Mercy, mildness and gentleness, Comitas, the humor and friendliness in life, and Veritas being truthfulness to use honesty with others. Along side the virtues is religion.
The Romans had a religion of their own. It was a collection of various, passed-down rituals, superstitions, and traditions. Not so much a spiritual experience, Romans viewed religion as more of an understanding of mankind's relationship between the forces that are believed to preside over humans. Sacrifices were common during religious ceremonies. Some things being worship were so old that key details were forgotten by people altogether.
The Romans had a religion of their own. It was a collection of various, passed-down rituals, superstitions, and traditions. Not so much a spiritual experience, Romans viewed religion as more of an understanding of mankind's relationship between the forces that are believed to preside over humans. Sacrifices were common during religious ceremonies. Some things being worship were so old that key details were forgotten by people altogether.
find your virtues!
Do you now wonder which Roman virtues you most relate to? Quiz yourself over the following and find your true virtue!
Auctoritas
"Spiritual Authority" The sense of one's social standing, built up through experience.
Comitas
"Humor" Ease of manner, courtesy, openness, and friendliness.
Clementia
"Mercy" Mildness and gentleness.
Dignitas
"Dignity" A sense of self-worth, personal pride.
Firmitas
"Tenacity" Strength of mind, the ability to stick to one's purpose.
Frugalitas
"Frugalness" Economy and simplicity of style, without being miserly.
Gravitas
"Gravity" A sense of the importance of the matter at hand, responsibility and earnestness.
Honestas
"Respectability" The image that one presents as a respectable member of society.
Humanitas
"Humanity" Refinement, civilization, learning, and being cultured.
Industria
"Industriousness" Hard work.
Pietas
"Dutifulness" More than religious piety; a respect for the natural order socially, politically, and religiously. Includes the ideas of patriotism and devotion to others.
Prudentia
"Prudence" Foresight, wisdom, and personal discretion.
Salubritas
"Wholesomeness" Health and cleanliness.
Severitas
"Sternness" Gravity, self-control.
Veritas
"Truthfulness" Honesty in dealing with others.
Credit: http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Roman_virtues
Auctoritas
"Spiritual Authority" The sense of one's social standing, built up through experience.
Comitas
"Humor" Ease of manner, courtesy, openness, and friendliness.
Clementia
"Mercy" Mildness and gentleness.
Dignitas
"Dignity" A sense of self-worth, personal pride.
Firmitas
"Tenacity" Strength of mind, the ability to stick to one's purpose.
Frugalitas
"Frugalness" Economy and simplicity of style, without being miserly.
Gravitas
"Gravity" A sense of the importance of the matter at hand, responsibility and earnestness.
Honestas
"Respectability" The image that one presents as a respectable member of society.
Humanitas
"Humanity" Refinement, civilization, learning, and being cultured.
Industria
"Industriousness" Hard work.
Pietas
"Dutifulness" More than religious piety; a respect for the natural order socially, politically, and religiously. Includes the ideas of patriotism and devotion to others.
Prudentia
"Prudence" Foresight, wisdom, and personal discretion.
Salubritas
"Wholesomeness" Health and cleanliness.
Severitas
"Sternness" Gravity, self-control.
Veritas
"Truthfulness" Honesty in dealing with others.
Credit: http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Roman_virtues