Some Links Concerning the Roman Virtues

Periodically, it seems worthwhile to check the internet for what people are writing about various Roman topics. Below are a few short pieces that have been put up concerning the Roman virtues, with a focus on what they would have meant to the Romans themselves:
http://www.societasviaromana.net/Collegium_Philosophicum/virtues.php
http://www.csun.edu/~hcfll004/fides.html
http://merkspages.com/HWCIV/Rome/roman_values.htm

Oftentimes, another approach is taken: looking at how the virtues can be applied today and how they can be interpreted in light of the preconceptions we bring to them as modern (or modern-day at least) people. It's helpful every once in a while for those who are used to thinking about them in one way to step back and try to consider the other.

Noctua's Charity Idea - Results of the First Poll

The first poll regarding the charity plan has finally been closed. There had been one vote, for Saving Palmyra Digitally.


I was only able to see the results of this tie after voting myself for (The International Rescue Committee), the resulting tie was broken by Noctua in favor of the IRC.

All-Around Piety

   The definition of pietas on our page concerning the Roman virtues is:

"Dutifulness" More than religious piety; a respect for the natural order socially, politically, and religiously. Includes the ideas of patriotism and devotion to others. [emphasis mine]

This page with suggestions on places to donate in honor of various gods, offers some ideas for those who would like act with pietas on multiple levels.

Thanks to Drew Jacobs for providing this link on The Heroic Life.