concept

torque

also: torque

The twisted neck-ring worn by Gallic warriors; Titus Manlius stripped one from his slain foe and wore it bloodied, winning the surname Torquatus.

Reading notes

The History of Rome, Book 7 §10 the surname Torquatus
Won from the torque (neck-ring) Manlius stripped from the slain Gaul and wore bloodied about his own neck.

The History of Rome, Book 6 hist · 1 mention

The History of Rome, Book 7 hist · 1 mention

The History of Rome, Book 24 hist · 1 mention

The History of Rome, Book 33 hist · 1 mention

The History of Rome, Book 36 hist · 1 mention

The History of Rome, Book 43 hist · 1 mention

The History of Rome, Book 44 hist · 1 mention