The griffin was known to be sacred to the sun, and is called to keep guard over hidden treasure troves.
Griffins are emblematical of watchfulness, courage, and perseverance.
24 May 2010
Beware!!
Pompeii had dogs and even Beware of the Dog signs!
I am always amazed at the little tidbits that history leaves behind.
I enjoy reading the graffiti from Pompeii--which proves that people don't change, and the same kind of people write the same kind of messages on the walls now!
"Vibius Restitutus slept here alone and missed his darling Urbana"
"I don’t want to sell my husband, not for all the gold in the world"
"Marcus loves Spendusa"
"Serena hates Isidorus"
"I screwed the barmaid"
"If anyone sits here, let him read this first of all: if anyone wants a screw, he should look for Attice; she costs 4 sestertii." (Which I believe is the Roman version of Jenny 867-5309)!
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I enjoy reading the graffiti from Pompeii--which proves that people don't change, and the same kind of people write the same kind of messages on the walls now!
"Vibius Restitutus slept here alone and missed his darling Urbana"
"I don’t want to sell my husband, not for all the gold in the world"
"Marcus loves Spendusa"
"Serena hates Isidorus"
"I screwed the barmaid"
"If anyone sits here, let him read this first of all: if anyone wants a screw, he should look for Attice; she costs 4 sestertii." (Which I believe is the Roman version of Jenny 867-5309)!
"Aufidius was here. Goodbye"
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