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Question by manx
Submitted on 8/3/2003
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Is it true that Roman soldiers--or other Romans--spoke not Latin but Greek during the time of Christ? (At least those who would have been present at the death of Christ).

Answer by Will J. Kaisar
Submitted on 1/25/2004
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No, Greek was primarily spoken in the wealthier circles of Roman society. Speaking Greek was a prerequisite to the rhetoric essential in politics. Senators and knights (Equites) in particular spoke Greek among themselves, though they would speak Latin when addressing the people. In the army, Latin was largely spoken among proper Roman Legionaries (note, not Legionaries) while anything and everything from Gallic to Oscan to Egyptian was spoken among auxiliary troops

Answer by jigga crain
Submitted on 4/25/2004
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No, Roman was spoken in the wealthier families of the Roman culture Soldiers often spoke greek among themselves, but were made to speek latin when adressing someone. Oscan and Egyptian were highly spoken by soldiers.

Answer by estelle3000
Submitted on 9/17/2004
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its all greek to me

Answer by homo
Submitted on 4/12/2007
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suck my balls

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