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SabineMember of an ancient people of central Italy, conquered by the Romans and amalgamated with them in the 3rd century BC. The so-called rape of the Sabine women - a mythical attempt by Romulus in the early days of Rome to carry off the Sabine women to colonize the new city - is frequently depicted in art. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There is another story of the Sabine ladies--and that too, I thank heaven, is very antient. You are the direct descendant of those Romans who carried off the Sabine women. Leaping up with the idea of seeing a score of Happar warriors about to perform anew the Sabine atrocity, I found myself confronted by the company of girls, who, having dropped their work, stood before me with starting eyes, swelling bosoms, and fingers pointed in horror towards me. |
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