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| Reference | Minucia 19 | Silver Denarius 20mm (3.73 grams) Rome mint: 103 B.C.
They are sometimes also termed the Tyndaridae or Tyndarids , later seen as a reference to their father and stepfather Tyndareus
Rape of the Daughters of Leucippus by Rubens, ca. 1618
The tunic worn by plebeians , or common people, like shepherds and slaves, was made from coarse and dark material, whereas the tunic worn by patricians was of linen or white wool
The Roman poet, Horace mentions another Roman favorite, the olive, in reference to his own diet, which he describes as very simple: "As for me, olives, endives , and smooth mallows provide sustenance
Advancements were also made in relief sculptures, often depicting Roman victories
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