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What does Panis et circenses mean in portuguese? |
Travel Info What does Panis et circenses mean in portuguese? Travel Tips That is not Portuguese. It is the title of a song written by Caetano Veloso and it means nothing in Portuguese. However the expression comes from the Roman Empire, when the State kept the people busy, by providing shows. 'Panis et Circenses' is latin and literally means 'Bread and Circus'. The Caesars would keep the people busy by feeding them and keeping them entertained. By doing this the State would assure to have absolute power. Others Hi! It means Panis and circenses..lol http://experienceportugal.blogspot.com/... don't know if it is portuguese from portugal http://experienceportugal.blogspot.com/... It's latin (Roman Empire latin, Julius Caesar language, remember? LOL) It means "bread and circus". The origin of it came from the need the people had to be well fed and amused, in order not to question the political decisions. If the government gave them enough "bread and circus" (feeding, drinking and amusing with the games - gladiators and such), they would not cause any trouble. |
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