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Triumphs

Scope note

Victory celebrations of ancient Rome, held in honor of generals and admirals, or in Imperial times of emperors or members of the imperial family, who had won a complete victory over a foreign enemy. Typically, the celebration consisted of a victory procession including the honored commander, his army and spoils of war, execution of the chief prisoner, sacrifices at the Temple of Jupiter, and a public feast.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000249819

Broader Terms used

celebrations

Equivalent Terms used

triumph

Created

13yrs ago

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