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Under His Father's Wing, Marcus de Auguribus Discit
By author: Emma Vanderpool
Product Code: 8768
ISBN: 978-0-86516-876-3
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Description & More Details
Encounter stories of ancient Greek and Roman augurs, special seers who interpreted bird signs—entirely in Latin!
Marcus, a young Roman boy, has been struggling to show his father Titus that he is simply not cut out for life as an augur. Why can’t he seek adventure and glory as a soldier? Titus, in turn, can’t quite get Marcus to understand the importance of augury, especially its role in keeping Roman soldiers safe. Titus has seen the dangers of war firsthand and fears for his son’s future. By telling Marcus stories of legendary Greek and Roman augurs, Titus hopes to convey some tough truths about military life—and why divining the gods’ will is essential. Along the way, he also reveals how augury has been woven into the fabric of Rome’s very existence.
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