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[[File:Great Nymphaeum Database image.png|right|250px|Great Nymphaeum]] | [[File:Great Nymphaeum Database image.png|right|250px|Great Nymphaeum]] | ||
Centralized around a large, ornate water fountain the [[Great Nymphaeum|great Nymphaeum]] was a public sanctuary built by early [[Romans]] in honor of pagan spirits called | Centralized around a large, ornate water fountain the [[Great Nymphaeum|great Nymphaeum]] was a public sanctuary built by early [[Romans]] in honor of pagan spirits called [[Nymph]]s. A common feature of many Roman cities, Nymphaeums, in addition to serving as small reservoirs and gardens, were frequently used by [[Civilian|citizens]] for all manner of public functions such as weddings, parties, and general assemblies. | ||
In later centuries the term "nymphaeum" was also used to denote [[ | In later centuries the term "nymphaeum" was also used to denote [[brothel]]s, or bordellos - an unfortunate semantic evolution that likely resulted in some unfortunate misunderstandings during [[Constantinople]]'s summer months. | ||
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[[Category:Database: Locations]] | [[Category:Database: Locations]] | ||
[[Category:Animus 2.03 database entries]] | [[Category:Animus 2.03 database entries]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:35, 17 April 2019
Centralized around a large, ornate water fountain the great Nymphaeum was a public sanctuary built by early Romans in honor of pagan spirits called Nymphs. A common feature of many Roman cities, Nymphaeums, in addition to serving as small reservoirs and gardens, were frequently used by citizens for all manner of public functions such as weddings, parties, and general assemblies.
In later centuries the term "nymphaeum" was also used to denote brothels, or bordellos - an unfortunate semantic evolution that likely resulted in some unfortunate misunderstandings during Constantinople's summer months.