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GLOSSARY

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Fortitude (Latin. Fortitudo)

To have courage and strength in mind, when faced with danger, adversity or pain. One of the seven virtues, originally celebrated as one the four virtues.

Galleria Borghese (Engl. The Borghese gallery)

Known for its rare collections of ancient art and sculpture, this gallery remains one of the most prominent ones in Italy. It was founded by Cardinal Scipione Borghese, the papal nephew, who was from one of Rome�s most powerful families during the High Renaissance and Baroque. The three prominent families were: The Barberini family, the Borghese family and the Pamphilj family.

Geometry (Latin. Geometria)

A discipline in mathematics that has to do with the study and relationships of points, lines, angles, circles, surfaces, and solids. It is also one of the seven liberal arts.

Grace (Latin. Gratia)

Unmerited special favor bestowed upon man, by God. One of the celebrated virtues.

Grammar (Latin. Grammatica, Greek. Grammatike)

One of the seven liberal arts, which entails the study of words and their meaning, including the structure of a sentence and syntax of a language.

Gregory the Great, pope (540 � 604)

Credited with the Gregorian Chant, St Gregory the Great is known for his profound literary works and introduced three more virtues to the original four.

Hope (Latin. Spes)

To desire or yearn for something with the expectation of fulfillment. One of the seven virtues often associated with Faith and Love.

Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus 65BC � 8 BC)

Roman lyric poet and satirist famous for his Odes and verse Epistles that pertain to love, pleasures of friendship, simple life, and the art of poetry. He was the one that made the phrase �carpe diem� (seize the day) popular.

Intermediate (Latin. Intermedius)

Between two points or realms. The intermediate realm occurs between the celestial and the earthly realm.

Justice (Latin. Justitia)

Being impartial and exercising fair judgment, also conforming to truth. Justice is one of the original four cardinal virtues.

Lance (Latin. Lancea)

A spear used as a weapon by knights, Vikings, or Roman centurions. The Holy Lance was the spear that was plunged into Christ, in His right side.

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