'Juliet' balcony to host weddings
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'Juliet' balcony to host weddings
By Duncan Kennedy
BBC News, Rome
The balcony is one of Verona's most popular tourist destinations
The balcony where, according to William Shakespeare, Romeo wooed
Juliet, is to be made available for weddings.
The authorities in the Italian city of Verona - setting for the tale
of the two lovers - say they want to foster its image as a centre for
romance.
The Casa Di Giulietta (house of Juliet) is in the heart of Verona.
Folklore suggests it was once the home of the Cappello family -
possibly the model for the Capulets in Shakespeare's fictional play,
Romeo and Juliet.
Although some historians say there is scant evidence to back this up,
the balcony on the 14th century building is still one of the city's
most popular tourist destinations.
From next month, you will be able to hire it as a venue for weddings.
But before you rush to this most romantic of settings consider the
price - up to $1,300 (£930) for non European Union residents.
Officials say they want to enhance the city's image as the perfect
place for love and marriage.
But remember two things: first, that Italian health and safety laws
are likely to prevent modern day Romeos from climbing up the balcony
to woo their brides; and second, that Shakespeare's immortal work ends
in tragedy.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/nol/ukfs_news/hi/newsid_7940000/newsid_7943700/7943729.stm
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Does the balcony come with its own nurse?
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Nurse (anagram) Runes
odd, that.
Mike
MM:
Juliet Balcony (anagram) Incubate Jolly
Quick definitions (incubate)
verb: develop under favorable conditions, such as germs and bacteria
verb: sit on (eggs)
MM:
If it was Shakespeare's balcony for Juliet, then it is still favorable
for the weddings. Shakespeare made it HOLY, I suppose, in some
inexplicable way. Marriages would probably have better chances of
being successful, IMO.
Michael Martin
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>>> BBC News, Rome
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>>> The balcony is one of Verona's most popular tourist destinations
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>>> The balcony where, according to William Shakespeare,
>>> Romeo wooed Juliet, is to be made available for weddings.
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>>> http://news.bbc.co.uk/nol/ukfs_news/hi/newsid_7940000/newsid_7943700/...
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> acneu...@gmail.com wrote:
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Maev <M.Q.at....@googlemail.com> wrote:
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> odd, that.
Oh..., you jest runed it, MQ!
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http://www.shakespeares-globe.org/globeeducation/schools/international/
Unser Shakespeare
For students aged 16+ (Oberstufenschüler)
Introduces students to Shakespeare, the Globe and London 400 years
ago, through a mixture of actor presentation, storytelling and
audience participation. *UNSER* Shakespeare lasts 90 minutes and
includes a guided visit to the Globe Theatre.
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Maev
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> > > Juliet, is to be made available for weddings.
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> odd, that.
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Juliet's runes
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Runes may originate from the Etruscans.
Verona, Juliet's home, was once Etruscan.
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Etruscans
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Celebrated by Shakespeare, who made it famous as the romantic setting
for the tale
of Romeo and Juliet, Verona is a splendid, ancient corner of the
Veneto region.
The origins of the name Verona are unknown:
it may be derived from Vera, perhaps an Etruscan person's name;
or it might be of Gallic origin;
it may be the name of a Roman family
or come from the Latin ver, meaning "spring".
But according to one legend the legendary founder of the city,
the Gallic chieftain Brenno, called the new inhabited centre Vae
Roma,
that is "Accursed Rome", which then over the centuries became Verona.
http://www.italyguides.it/us/italy/veneto/verona/verona.htm
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Acts Nurse!
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Etruscan mythology
The Etruscans were a people of unknown origin living in Northern
Italy, who were eventually integrated into Roman culture and
politically became part of the Roman Republic. The Etruscans had both
a religion and a supporting mythology. Many Etruscan beliefs, customs
and divinities became part of Roman culture, including the Roman
pantheon. The Etruscans believed that their religion had been revealed
to them in early days by seers.[1]
A god was called an ais (later eis) which in the plural is
aisar.
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(my note: cf. Aesir [Norse] )
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Where they were was a fanu or luth, a sacred place, such as a favi, a
grave or temple. There one would need to make a fler (plural flerchva)
"offering".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etruscan_mythology
The paraphernalia of Etruscan kingship is familiar because it was
inherited at Rome and adopted as symbols of the republican authority
wielded by the consuls: the purple robe, the staff or scepter topped
with an eagle, the folding cross-framed seat, and most prominent of
all, the fasces carried by a magistrate, which preceded the king in
public appearances.[3]
The tradition by which the Etruscan cities could come together under a
single leader was the annual council held at the sacred grove of the
Fanum Voltumnae, the precise site of which has exercised scholars
since the Renaissance.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etruscan_history
Etruscan settlements were frequently built on a hill--the steeper the
better--and surrounded by thick walls. According to Roman mythology,
when Romulus and Remus founded Rome, they did so on the Palatine Hill
according to Etruscan ritual; that is, they began with a pomoerium or
sacred ditch. Then, they proceeded to the walls. Romulus was required
to kill Remus when the latter jumped over the wall, breaking its magic
spell (see also under Pons Sublicius).
The name of Rome is believed by some to be Etruscan, occurring in a
standard form stating "place from which": Velzna-χ, "from Velzna",
Sveama-χ, "from Sveama", Ruma-χ, "from Ruma". We do not know what it
means however. If Tiberius is from θefarie, then Ruma would have been
placed on the Thefar river.
Etruscan cities
Main article: Etruscan cities
The range of Etruscan civilization is marked by its cities. They were
entirely assimilated by
Italic, Celtic or Roman ethnic groups,
but the names survive from inscriptions
and their ruins are of aesthetic and historic interest in most of the
cities of central Italy.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etruscan_civilization
The following list of Deities is not exhaustive.
The Etruscan Pantheon is quite extensive since the Etruscan Cities
were autonomous and each had slightly different traditions, and in
some cases, languages.
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Etruscan Deity - Other Equiv. - Comments
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Aita,Eita Pluto Ruler of the dead & personification of the underworld.
Wolf's head from Greek Hades
Aivas, Eivas, Evas Ajax aivas tlamunus, aivas vilates - Terror "
Ani Janus God of Beginnings. Sky god (North)
Note: Ani/Ana (male/female)
Aplu Apollo Weather God:Thunder and lightning. Wears laurel Wreath,
holds staff & laurel twig.
Artumes/Artimi Artemis Goddess of night and death, Growth in nature.
Atuns Adonis Rebirth God. *(Boy, Oracle, Voice of the Gods.) Consort
for Turan
Cautha, Cath Sun god. Often shown rising from the ocean.
Cel,Cilens Celens Equivalent of Greek Gaia. Ati/Apa Cel: Mother/
Father Earth
Charontes Etruscan demons of death. Name suggests a connection with
Charun/Charon.
Cul, Culsu Culsu: The Etruscan demoness: guards the underworld.
Torch & scissors.
Evan Goddess of personal immortality, belongs to the Lasa
Ethausva Winged Lady in service to Tinia
Februus Purification, Initiation & the dead. Associated with
February
Feronia Etruscan Goddess who protects freedmen, associated with
woodlands, fire & fertility.
Fufluns, (Pacha?) Bacchus? God of wine, Rebirth, Spring. Wild Nature.
Fertility.Son of the earth-goddess Semia.
Horta Goddess of Agriculture
Herc/Horacle/Hercle Heracles Strength & Water ?
Karun/Charun Charon Demon of death; Blue Demon? With Red hair and
snake, feathered wings and an axe or hammer. Or human with red hair &
beard.
Laran God of war. Youth with helmet and spear
The Lasa: Alpan, Evan, Racuneta & Vecu Female deities, guardians of
graves. Attributes: mirrors & wreaths.
Lasa Vecu Nymph Vegoia Prophesy
Leinth Faceless goddess. Waits at the Gates of the Underworld with
Eita
Letham/Lethans Protector, lives in Eita (underworld)
Lusna, Losna Moon Goddess
Mania & Mantus Guardians of the underworld. Mantus is associated
with the city Mantua
Maris Mars Agriculture. Fertility. Savior God.
Menrva Minerva Goddess of Wisdom & the arts. Born from the head of
Tinia
Nethuns Neptune God of Water & Moisture.Trident,anchor
seahorse,dolphins
Nortia Fortuna Goddess of fate and fortune. At the beginning of the
New Year a nail was driven into a wall in her sanctuary as a fertility
rite.
Persipnei/Ferspnai Persephone/ Prosperpine Queen of the Underworld.
Satres Saturn God of time and necessity. Old man carrying a sickle and
hour glass. sand
Selva Silvanus Earth God,Woodlands
Semla Semele Mother of Atuns. In common Mother and child motif.
Sethlans, Velchans Vulcan Axe God. Fire, the Forge
Silenus Silenus The Satyr. *Wild Nature"
Tarchies,Tages Boy, Oracle, Voice of the Gods. Appeared from
ploughed field. 2 snakes for legs
Tecum God of the Lucomones(Ruling class)
Thalna Winged Lady. Lover of Tinia. Goddess associated with
childbirth
Thesan Aurora ? Goddess of the Dawn, Childbirth
Thethlumth Underworld deity, fate
Tuchulcha Grotesque demon. Horse's ears, a vulture's beak and snakes
in his hands.
Thufltha(s) A fury: Inflicts punishment on behalf of Tins
Tinia Tins Jupiter Supreme God. Sky god.With Uni, & Menrva forms a
triad of gods.
Attributes: Lightning bolts, spear and a scepter.
Tiv(r) Moon deity (cf Germanic Tiw)
Tluscva (Tellus and Tellumo) Tellus and Tellumo, Earth mother and
father.
Turan Venus Goddess of love, health & fertility, Goddess of the city
Vulci. Usually portrayed as a young woman with wings on her back.
Attributes: Pigeon and black swan. Accompanied by the Lasas. Wife of
Maris.
Turms Mercury Trade and Merchandise. Messenger of the Gods. Winged
shoes / Heralds staff
Turns Aitas "Hermes of Hades" Leader of the dead.
Tvath Demeter Goddess of Resurrection, Love for the Dead
Uni Juno The supreme goddess. She is the goddess of the cosmos, City
goddess of Perugia. Together with her husband Tinia and the goddess
Menrva she forms a triad. Mother of Hercle (Hercules).
Usil Sun God
Veive God of revenge: Youth with laurel wreath & arrows in hand. A
goat stands next to him.
Vanth female demon of death. Lives in the underworld. With the eyes
on her wings she sees all and is omni-present. Herald of death and can
assist a sick person on his deathbed.
Attributes:snake,torch & key.
Veltha Voltumna, Vertumnus Original God of the Etruscans, Patron of
the Etruscan League Centred on the Fanum Voltumnae in Volsinii.God of
Change,Seasons.
Vetis Underworld god of death and destruction