Cool, huh? Hi, Summer! The word Ides actually comes from the ancient Roman calendar. So, Ides is actually based in Latin. Rome and Greece are pretty close to each other, though. We think ancient Rome is pretty interesting, too! We agree, Kamiya! We know that we will "beware the Ides of March". We agree that it is a fascinating story. We're glad that you were able to learn something new today! Hi, Wayland! Julius refers to Julius Caesar.
Did you know that his full name was Gaius Julius Caesar? That's the kind of learning we like to hear about, Torey! We are undergoing some spring clearing site maintenance and need to temporarily disable the commenting feature. Thanks for your patience. Drag a word to its definition. Want to add a little wonder to your website?
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As it turned out, his prophesy did come true and Caesar was killed. For years, those who have read and studied the play, Ides of March has assumed several connotations, most importantly being that of betrayal. He had said that when he saw his dear friend Brutus too as part of the co-conspirators. Click here to join our channel indianexpress and stay updated with the latest headlines.
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