Exempla antiqua

Classical and Medieval Latin examples for learners

3rd decl adj Adj agreement Adjectives Dative

Helena epitaph

Funerary monument, depicting a dog, and possibly for the dog.

CIL 6.19190

Monument depicting dog above inscription

Gravestone of Helena; Unknown; Roman Empire; 150 – 200; Marble; 61 x 31.5 cm (24 x 12 3/8 in.); 71.AA.271

HELENAE ALVMNAE

ANIMAE

INCOMPARABILI ET

BENEMERENTI

Helenae alumnae animae incomparabili et benemerenti

http://www.getty.edu/art/collection/objects/6727/unknown-maker-grave-stele-for-helena-roman-150-200/

See also: Online Companion to The Worlds of Roman Women http://www2.cnr.edu/home/araia/helena.html