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Roman Slaves

Categories of Roman Slaves, based on Plautus

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In Slavery and Rebellion in the Roman World, Keith R. Bradley describes the categories of slaves mentioned by Plautus in his comedies. These include:
  • agaso - groom
  • atriensis - steward
  • auceps - fowler
  • auri custos - jewelery attendant
  • bubulcus - ploughman
  • calator - footman
  • cantrix - singer
  • cellarius - storekeeper
  • cistellatrix - wardrobe keeper
  • coquus - cook
  • cursor - messenger
  • factor - poultry and game fattener
  • genus ferratile - chain gang
  • holitor - market gardener
  • ianitrix - doorkeeper
  • messor - reaper
  • nuntius renuntius - messengers
  • nutrix - nurse
  • obstetrix - obstetrician
  • opilio - head shepherd
  • paedogogus - children's chaperon
  • pastores - shepherds
  • pedisequa - attendant
  • salutigeruli pueri - pages
  • sartor - hoer
  • sator - planter
  • tonstrix - hairdresser
  • unctor - masseur
  • vestiplica - clothing folder


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