"Ave, Imperator, morituri te salutant" ("Hail, Emperor, those who are about to die salute you") is a well-known Latin phrase quoted in Suetonius, De Vita Caesarum ("The Life of the Caesars", or "The Twelve Caesars"). It was used during an event in AD 52 on Lake Fucinus by naumachiarii—captives and criminals fated to die fighting during mock naval encounters—in the presence of the emperorClaudius. Suetonius reports that Claudius replied "Aut non" ("or not").
Variant wordings include "Ave Caesar" and "Nos morituri te salutamus" —the latter in the 1st person ("We who are about to die salute you")—and a response in 15th century texts of "Avete vos" ("Fare you well").
Despite its popularization in later times, the phrase is not recorded elsewhere in Roman history, and it is questionable whether it was ever a customary salute. It was more likely an isolated appeal by desperate captives and criminals condemned to die, and noted by Roman historians in part for the unusual mass reprieve granted to the survivors.
The Colosseum or Coliseum (/kɒləˈsiːəm/kol-ə-SEE-əm), also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium; Italian: Anfiteatro Flavio[amfiteˈaːtro ˈflaːvjo] or Colosseo[kolosˈsɛːo]), is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and sand, it is the largest amphitheatre ever built. The Colosseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum. Construction began under the emperor Vespasian in 72 AD, and was completed in 80 AD under his successor and heir Titus. Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian (81–96). These three emperors are known as the Flavian dynasty, and the amphitheatre was named in Latin for its association with their family name (Flavius).
The Colosseum could hold, it is estimated, between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, having an average audience of some 65,000; it was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine.
Colosseum were a pioneering English progressivejazz-rock band, mixing progressive rock and jazz-based improvisation.
History 1968–1971
The band was formed in September 1968 by drummer Jon Hiseman, tenor sax player Dick Heckstall-Smith and bass player Tony Reeves, who had previously worked together in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers on the Bare Wires album. Dave Greenslade, on organ, was immediately recruited, and the line-up was completed by Jim Roche on guitar, although Roche only recorded one track before being replaced by James Litherland, (guitar and vocals). Hiseman and Heckstall-Smith had also previously played in Graham Bond's band, and Colosseum utilised several of the songs from that period.
The band made their live debut in Newcastle and were promptly recorded by influential BBC Radio 1DJJohn Peel for his Top Gear Radio program. This appearance gained them valuable exposure and critical acclaim.
Those Who Are About to Die Salute You - Morituri Te Salutant is the debut album by Colosseum, released in 1969 by Fontana. The title is a translation of the Latin phrase morituri te salutant that according to popular belief (but not academic agreement), gladiators addressed to the emperor before the beginning of a gladiatorial match.
The album reached number 15 in the UK Albums Chart.[1]
Dave Greenslade - organ, vibraphone, piano, backing vocal on "The Road She Walked Before"
Dick Heckstall-Smith - saxophones
Jon Hiseman - drums
James Litherland - guitar(except on "Backwater "Blues"), lead vocals
Tony Reeves - bass guitar
Henry Lowther - trumpet on "Walking in the Park"[2]
Jim Roche - guitar on "Backwater Blues"[2]
published: 04 Nov 2011
Colosseum-Mandarin (1969)
Those Who Are About to Die Salute You - Morituri Te Salutant is the debut album by Colosseum, released in 1969 by Fontana. The title is a translation of the Latin phrase morituri te salutant that according to popular belief (but not academic agreement), gladiators addressed to the emperor before the beginning of a gladiatorial match.
The album reached number 15 in the UK Albums Chart.[1]
Dave Greenslade - organ, vibraphone, piano, backing vocal on "The Road She Walked Before"
Dick Heckstall-Smith - saxophones
Jon Hiseman - drums
James Litherland - guitar(except on "Backwater "Blues"), lead vocals
Tony Reeves - bass guitar
Henry Lowther - trumpet on "Walking in the Park"[2]
Jim Roche - guitar on "Backwater Blues"[2]
published: 04 Nov 2011
Ave Imperator, Morituri te Salutant. Colosseum from the Inside!
Have a look around inside the ancient battleground. This is filmed from the stage area. A lot of people litteraly fought to the death here.
published: 13 Jan 2017
Colosseum: the game of life (Ave, Caesar: morituri te salutant!!!) - Daniele Rambelli
qualcuno utilizzi questa mia musica come colonna sonora in un videogame di gladiatori morituri con grande spargimento... di sangue virtuale... e il tutto sarà un successone!!!
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Ave Caesar, Morituri Te Salutant
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Those Who Are About to Die Salute You - Morituri Te Salutant is the debut album by Colosseum, released in 1969 by Fontana. The title is a translation of the Lat...
Those Who Are About to Die Salute You - Morituri Te Salutant is the debut album by Colosseum, released in 1969 by Fontana. The title is a translation of the Latin phrase morituri te salutant that according to popular belief (but not academic agreement), gladiators addressed to the emperor before the beginning of a gladiatorial match.
The album reached number 15 in the UK Albums Chart.[1]
Dave Greenslade - organ, vibraphone, piano, backing vocal on "The Road She Walked Before"
Dick Heckstall-Smith - saxophones
Jon Hiseman - drums
James Litherland - guitar(except on "Backwater "Blues"), lead vocals
Tony Reeves - bass guitar
Henry Lowther - trumpet on "Walking in the Park"[2]
Jim Roche - guitar on "Backwater Blues"[2]
Those Who Are About to Die Salute You - Morituri Te Salutant is the debut album by Colosseum, released in 1969 by Fontana. The title is a translation of the Latin phrase morituri te salutant that according to popular belief (but not academic agreement), gladiators addressed to the emperor before the beginning of a gladiatorial match.
The album reached number 15 in the UK Albums Chart.[1]
Dave Greenslade - organ, vibraphone, piano, backing vocal on "The Road She Walked Before"
Dick Heckstall-Smith - saxophones
Jon Hiseman - drums
James Litherland - guitar(except on "Backwater "Blues"), lead vocals
Tony Reeves - bass guitar
Henry Lowther - trumpet on "Walking in the Park"[2]
Jim Roche - guitar on "Backwater Blues"[2]
Those Who Are About to Die Salute You - Morituri Te Salutant is the debut album by Colosseum, released in 1969 by Fontana. The title is a translation of the Lat...
Those Who Are About to Die Salute You - Morituri Te Salutant is the debut album by Colosseum, released in 1969 by Fontana. The title is a translation of the Latin phrase morituri te salutant that according to popular belief (but not academic agreement), gladiators addressed to the emperor before the beginning of a gladiatorial match.
The album reached number 15 in the UK Albums Chart.[1]
Dave Greenslade - organ, vibraphone, piano, backing vocal on "The Road She Walked Before"
Dick Heckstall-Smith - saxophones
Jon Hiseman - drums
James Litherland - guitar(except on "Backwater "Blues"), lead vocals
Tony Reeves - bass guitar
Henry Lowther - trumpet on "Walking in the Park"[2]
Jim Roche - guitar on "Backwater Blues"[2]
Those Who Are About to Die Salute You - Morituri Te Salutant is the debut album by Colosseum, released in 1969 by Fontana. The title is a translation of the Latin phrase morituri te salutant that according to popular belief (but not academic agreement), gladiators addressed to the emperor before the beginning of a gladiatorial match.
The album reached number 15 in the UK Albums Chart.[1]
Dave Greenslade - organ, vibraphone, piano, backing vocal on "The Road She Walked Before"
Dick Heckstall-Smith - saxophones
Jon Hiseman - drums
James Litherland - guitar(except on "Backwater "Blues"), lead vocals
Tony Reeves - bass guitar
Henry Lowther - trumpet on "Walking in the Park"[2]
Jim Roche - guitar on "Backwater Blues"[2]
qualcuno utilizzi questa mia musica come colonna sonora in un videogame di gladiatori morituri con grande spargimento... di sangue virtuale... e il tutto sarà u...
qualcuno utilizzi questa mia musica come colonna sonora in un videogame di gladiatori morituri con grande spargimento... di sangue virtuale... e il tutto sarà un successone!!!
qualcuno utilizzi questa mia musica come colonna sonora in un videogame di gladiatori morituri con grande spargimento... di sangue virtuale... e il tutto sarà un successone!!!
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Those Who Are About to Die Salute You - Morituri Te Salutant is the debut album by Colosseum, released in 1969 by Fontana. The title is a translation of the Latin phrase morituri te salutant that according to popular belief (but not academic agreement), gladiators addressed to the emperor before the beginning of a gladiatorial match.
The album reached number 15 in the UK Albums Chart.[1]
Dave Greenslade - organ, vibraphone, piano, backing vocal on "The Road She Walked Before"
Dick Heckstall-Smith - saxophones
Jon Hiseman - drums
James Litherland - guitar(except on "Backwater "Blues"), lead vocals
Tony Reeves - bass guitar
Henry Lowther - trumpet on "Walking in the Park"[2]
Jim Roche - guitar on "Backwater Blues"[2]
Those Who Are About to Die Salute You - Morituri Te Salutant is the debut album by Colosseum, released in 1969 by Fontana. The title is a translation of the Latin phrase morituri te salutant that according to popular belief (but not academic agreement), gladiators addressed to the emperor before the beginning of a gladiatorial match.
The album reached number 15 in the UK Albums Chart.[1]
Dave Greenslade - organ, vibraphone, piano, backing vocal on "The Road She Walked Before"
Dick Heckstall-Smith - saxophones
Jon Hiseman - drums
James Litherland - guitar(except on "Backwater "Blues"), lead vocals
Tony Reeves - bass guitar
Henry Lowther - trumpet on "Walking in the Park"[2]
Jim Roche - guitar on "Backwater Blues"[2]
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"Ave, Imperator, morituri te salutant" ("Hail, Emperor, those who are about to die salute you") is a well-known Latin phrase quoted in Suetonius, De Vita Caesarum ("The Life of the Caesars", or "The Twelve Caesars"). It was used during an event in AD 52 on Lake Fucinus by naumachiarii—captives and criminals fated to die fighting during mock naval encounters—in the presence of the emperorClaudius. Suetonius reports that Claudius replied "Aut non" ("or not").
Variant wordings include "Ave Caesar" and "Nos morituri te salutamus" —the latter in the 1st person ("We who are about to die salute you")—and a response in 15th century texts of "Avete vos" ("Fare you well").
Despite its popularization in later times, the phrase is not recorded elsewhere in Roman history, and it is questionable whether it was ever a customary salute. It was more likely an isolated appeal by desperate captives and criminals condemned to die, and noted by Roman historians in part for the unusual mass reprieve granted to the survivors.
... echoes of the chorus that Roman gladiators supposedly professed to Caesar before fighting to the death in the Colosseum. “Ave Imperator, morituri te salutant” — “we who are about to die, salute you!”.