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Ovatio

ovation

A lesser form of Roman triumph, the general entering the city on foot or horseback.

Reading notes

The History of Rome, Book 31 §17 ovation
The ovatio, a lesser triumph in which the general entered Rome on foot or horseback, not in a chariot.
The History of Rome, Book 39 §29 ovation
A lesser triumph, entered on foot or horseback rather than in a chariot, granted for victories of lower account.

Mentioned in 13 works (15 mentions)

The History of Rome, Book 3 hist · 1 mention

§10 ovation

The History of Rome, Book 4 hist · 2 mentions

The History of Rome, Book 5 hist · 1 mention

§31 ovation

The History of Rome, Book 7 hist · 1 mention

§11 ovation

The History of Rome, Book 26 hist · 1 mention

§33 ovation

The History of Rome, Book 31 hist · 1 mention

§17 ovation

The History of Rome, Book 32 hist · 1 mention

§9 ovation

The History of Rome, Book 33 hist · 1 mention

§28 ovation

The History of Rome, Book 34 hist · 1 mention

§8 ovation

The History of Rome, Book 36 hist · 2 mentions

The History of Rome, Book 39 hist · 1 mention

§29 ovation

The History of Rome, Book 40 hist · 1 mention

§17 ovation

The History of Rome, Book 41 hist · 1 mention

§39 ovation