Why Is It Called a Vomitorium?
The Word 'Vomitorium' Does Indeed Come from the Latin Root 'Vomere' Meaning 'To Vomit' or 'To Spew Forth'. but It Does Not Refer to the Contents of One's...
The word 'vomitorium' does indeed come from the Latin root 'vomere' meaning 'to vomit' or 'to spew forth'. But it does not refer to the contents of one's stomach. A vomitorium is actually a passage or opening in a theatre (or amphitheatre), leading to or from the seating, through which the audience members would pass.
What was the purpose of a vomitorium?
As far as pop culture is concerned, a vomitorium is a room where ancient Romans went to throw up lavish meals so they could return to the table and feast some more.
What are VOMS in theatre?
Named for the Latin vomitorium, a “vom” is a specific type of entranceway in theatre. They signify an entrance/exit for the actors that emerges beneath seating. In ancient Rome, vomitoriums were corridors built beneath or behind seats of a coliseum, stadium, theatre, or arena.
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