concept

sold under the spear

Name: Livy Entire
Author: Titus Livius

sub hasta

Public auction (especially of war-booty), conducted beneath a planted spear, the symbol of lawful Roman ownership by conquest.

Mentioned in 5 works (7 total)

The History of Rome, Book 4 history · 2 mentions

The History of Rome, Book 5 history · 1 mention

The History of Rome, Book 6 history · 1 mention

The History of Rome, Book 8 history · 1 mention

The History of Rome, Book 23 history · 2 mentions