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Auriga (slave)
In Ancient Rome, the Auriga was a slave whose duty was to drive a ''biga'', the light vehicle powered by two horses, to transport some important Romans, mainly ''Duces'' (military commanders); it was then a sort of ''chauffeur'' for important men, and was carefully selected among trustworthy slaves only.
It has been supposed also that this name was given to the slave that, during Roman Triumphs, held a laurus crown over the head of the ''Dux'', standing at his backs, but continuously whispering in his ears ''Memento homo'' (remember you are (only) a man), in order to avoid that the excess of celebration could lead the celebrated commander to lose his sense of proportions.
The term became common in latter times, indicating any ''biga'' driver.
抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』
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