Note 2649 — BOOK IX. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF FISHES.
John Bostock translation
Or rather “betrothal entertainment,” “sponsalium cœna.” The “sponsalia” were not an unusual preliminary of marriage, but were not absolutely necessary.
John Bostock translation
Or rather “betrothal entertainment,” “sponsalium cœna.” The “sponsalia” were not an unusual preliminary of marriage, but were not absolutely necessary.