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Aburia gens

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The gens Aburia was a plebeian family at ancient Rome during the latter centuries of the Republic, and the first century of the Empire. The first member of this gens to achieve prominence was Marcus Aburius, praetor peregrinus in 176 BC.[1][2][3]

Praenomina

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The Aburii are known to have used the praenomina Marcus, Gaius, and Decimus.

Branches and cognomina

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The first of the Aburii to appear in history bore no cognomen. The abbreviation Gem., probably for Geminus, a twin, appears on coins.[1] In the first century, the surname Bassus is found. Coins of the Aburii do not depict members of the family, but do portray the popular motif of Heracles wearing a lion's mask.[4]

Members

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This list includes abbreviated praenomina. For an explanation of this practice, see filiation.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, vol. I, p. 4 ("Aburia Gens").
  2. ^ Livy, xli. 18, 19.
  3. ^ Babelon, Monnaies de La République Romaine, vol. I, pp. 93 ff.
  4. ^ Cook, "Animal Worship in the Mycenaean Age", p. 168.
  5. ^ Livy, xxxix. 4, 5, xli. 18, 19.
  6. ^ Livy, xlii. 35.
  7. ^ Fasti Ostienses, CIL XIV, 244.

Bibliography

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