Virtus (virtue)

Virtus (virtue)

:"See Virtus (disambiguation) for other meanings."

Virtus was a specific virtue in Ancient Rome. It does not mean virtue in general, but something more like valor, manliness, excellence, courage, character, and worth (perceived masculine strengths, which may indicate its derivation from vir, man). It was thus a frequently stated virtue of Roman emperors, and was personified as a deity.

ee also

*Arete (excellence)


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