Unattributed - A Dedication to Hercules by L. Mummius lyrics

Published

0 238 0

Unattributed - A Dedication to Hercules by L. Mummius lyrics

Inscription: L(ucius) Mummi(us) L(uci) f(ilius) co(n)s(ul) duct(u) / auspicio imperioque / eius Achaia capt(a) Corint(h)o / deleto Romam redieit / triumphans ob hasce / res bene gestas quod / in bello voverat / hanc aedem et signu(m) / Herculius Victoris / imperator dedicat Translation: Lucius Mummius son of Lucius consul for commanding / by the auspice and the state / Achaia and Corinth having been captured by him / he returns to Rome having annihilated / triumphing on account of this / which situation was carried on well / was dedicating in war / this temple and sign / for the Victor Hercules / the general proclaims