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Language often reveals deeper processes of cultural progress. Embedded in keywords that ''storage'' important knowledge and speak to us over time and space, cultural techniques are like messages from our predecessors we continually receive and that make us reflect on our own experienced.
I have a little article for You that reminds us of the latin word ''pecus'' what means ''livestock''. It holds in its transformation of sense imoprtant information on how the romans tried to solve the problem of storing economic energy during the era of the young republic.
Enjoy and have a nice week-end!
Pecus: Receiving An Important Lesson From The Old
The origin of the word "pecunia" in ancient Rome is an interesting topic that gives insight into Roman culture and language. The word "pecunia" in Latin means "money" and has its origin in the word "pecus", which means "livestock".In ancient Rome, livestock was an important form of wealth and served as currency.
The word "pecunia" was therefore used to express the value of livestock and other goods used as currency. However, over time, the word "pecunia" became a general term for money and was also used for coins and other forms of currency.There is also an interesting legend about the origin of the word "pecunia". The legend says that it came from a man named Pecos who lived in ancient Rome.
Pecos was a wealthy cattle rancher who used his cattle as currency. The word "pecunia" was supposedly coined in honor of Pecos to honor his importance as a rich man and cattle rancher.Although the legend surrounding Pecos and the origin of the word "pecunia" are not fully substantiated, it gives us insight into the meaning of cattle and wealth in ancient Rome. The word "pecunia" has evolved over time and is now a general term for money and currencies.
Great post, Tom! Thanks. In English, the word "pecunious" can mean both wealthy, or, in the U.S. especially, miserly, or cheap. I guess cutting up those cows into little pieces to pay for a jug of wine provided the motivation to mint coins!
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Hahaha, muy bien! Yes, that sounds reasonable. Pure necessity thrives innovation.
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The earliest states were all created by steppe nomads, who had domesticated livestock (cows, sheep, horses, goats, etc) and realized that they could perpetually dominate the people who had domesticated plants. The nomads would bring their livestock everywhere with them, including in war. And they would ride their horses in combat, which the farmers had not yet gotten ahold of. It was the most un-even match in history, since the farmers had no idea what was going on, until it was too late.
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Important thoughts! Thank You
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