Definition of Naumachiae

1. naumachia [n] - See also: naumachia

Lexicographical Neighbors of Naumachiae

naugahydes
naught
naughtier
naughties
naughtiest
naughtily
naughtiness
naughtinesses
naughtly
naughts
naughty bits
naujakasite
naumachia
naumachiae (current term)
naumachias
naumachies
naumachy
naunt
naunts
naupathia
nauplial
nauplii
nauplius
nauscopy
nausea
nausea gravidarum
nauseant
nauseants

Literary usage of Naumachiae

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Handbook of Archaeology: Egyptian-Greek-Etruscan-Roman by Hodder Michael Westropp (1878)
"Some of the emperors erected buildings on purpose, which were called naumachiae. Two of the largest were built by Caesar and Augustus. ..."

2. Romae Antiquae Notitia, Or, The Antiquities of Rome: In Two Parts, I. A by Basil Kennett (1767)
"... which could produce in them fuch an Awe and Reverence at their Entrance. V CHAP. IV. Of the Theatres, Amphitheatres, Circi, naumachiae, Odea, Stadia, ..."

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