roman family names and lineage
Roman family names and lineage refer to the system of naming and tracing ancestry in ancient Rome. Family names, known as "nomen," were passed down through generations and indicated membership in a specific family. Lineage, denoted by the "gens" or clan name, traced ancestry back to a common ancestor. These names and lineages were an essential part of Roman identity and social hierarchy, helping to establish familial connections and preserve family legacies.
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