Stage 10 Statuae Translation: Cambridge Latin Course Book 1
This story highlights the Roman attitude toward Greeks. While Romans admired Greek art and philosophy, they often viewed Greek individuals as temperamental or "too clever," as seen in Syphax's witty (and insulting) response to Postumus.
Used for actions that happened once and were completed. cambridge latin course book 1 stage 10 statuae translation
Stage 10 is where the Cambridge Latin Course emphasizes the difference between ongoing actions and completed actions. This story highlights the Roman attitude toward Greeks
Example: Syphax Postumo . (Syphax responded to Postumus.) Study Tips for Stage 10 Stage 10 is where the Cambridge Latin Course
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Postumus was a very busy man. He was walking in the forum. He saw a Greek sculptor. The sculptor was Syphax. Syphax was working in the workshop. He was making a statue. Postumus entered the workshop.
Postumus, however, was angry."I am a Roman citizen," said Postumus. "I have much money. I want a beautiful statue. Look! This statue is ugly! It has a big nose and a small head."
